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You are cordially invited to attend the ½ûÂþÌìÌà 7th Annual Young Gifted and Black Tribute which will be held at the BESC (Blanchard Education Service Center) located at 501 North Dixon Street on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Young, Gifted and Black is a program aimed at highlighting the success of Black students throughout ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ; again this year we will be recognizing some of our most distinguished students and their families. Their photographs and inspiring stories will be shared with students, families and community members from throughout Portland.
Through highlighting and promoting student success, we strive to create another vehicle for inspiring other students. Please join ½ûÂþÌìÌà for our 7th annual Young, Gifted and Black ceremony. We received more than 130 student nominations from kindergarten through 12th grade. Making decisions about students who would be recognized as part of the photo-gallery was not easy, but we are pleased to announce that we have selected 28 finalists. The ceremony will include a full program including keynote speaker, Toya Fick, Executive Director of Stand for Children, music, presentation of certificates, beverages and hors d’oeuvres.
Young Gifted and Black Honorees 2016
2016 FlyerMarcus Jasiah Black
King School PK-8
Cole Blue
Woodlawn PK-8
Maya Brown
Benson Polytechnic High School
Rodney Dickens
Alliance at Meek
Jordan Joseph Gates-Williams
Pioneer High School
Malia Glover
Harrison Park K-8
Izaya Golden
Roseway Heights K-8
Fortune Gregory
George Middle School
Morgan Henley
Franklin High School
Zoe Holman
Creston K-8
Jaliyah Jointer
Woodlawn PK-8
Gameti Kalil
Roosevelt High School
Madina Keita
Vernon K-8
Jada Jewell Latin
Jefferson Middle College for Advanced Studies
Jamison Price II
Laurelhurst K-8
Khiarica Rasheed
Grant High School
Cecelina Robinson
Cleveland High School
Mayleena Robinson
Franklin High School
Anthony Sylvester
Roosevelt High School
Essence Taylor
Beach K-8
Julian Taylor
da Vinci Arts Middle School
Kennidee Teal
Grant High School
Mathias Thelus
Grant High School
Rachel Thompson
Benson Polytechnic High School
Rispa Vranka Wafula
Jackson Middle School
Charae Watson
Jefferson High School
Delana Wilkins
Wilson High School
Ja'Juan Yoakum
King School PK-8