Congratulations to the 2023 YMCA of Central Kentucky Black Achievers graduating seniors! These students received a combined $40,000 in scholarships, presented at the Black Achievers Senior Celebration Dinner at Malone's Prime Events & Receptions on Thursday, June 8.
YMCA Black Achievers 2023 Graduating Seniors
1. Christian Blackwell, Paris High School
2. Porter Brown, Carter G. Woodson Academy
3. Nathan Hocker, Bryan Station High School
4. Latrice Jones, STEAM Academy
5. Trayvon Mason, STEAM Academy
6. Damirien McCann-Fisher, Bryan Station High School
7. Terique Murphy-Adams, Henry Clay High School
8. Mikiah Oney-Adams, Lafayette High School - Achiever of the Year
9. Alexis Smith, Henry Clay High School
10. Aisha Smith, Henry Clay High School
11. Kiari Stewart, Frederick Douglass High School
A big thank you to the sponsors of both the program and the scholarships, whose support is critical in transforming today's Achievers into tomorrow's leaders.
2022-23 YMCA of Central Kentucky Black Achievers program sponsors: Commonwealth Credit Union; LG&E - KU; Central Bank; JP Morgan Chase & Co; Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky; United Way of the Bluegrass; NiSource Foundation-Columbia Gas; MiddleGround Capital; John G. King Insurance Agency; U.K. HealthCare; and Keeneland.
2022-23 YMCA of Central Kentucky Black Achievers scholarship sponsors:
Anonymous Donor; Bluegrass Community Foundation; Central Bank; Commonwealth Credit Union; First Baptist - Nicholasville; JP Morgan Chase & Co; Kentucky Utilities; Kim Jones; MiddleGround Capital; Pilgrim Baptist Church; Smith Family Scholarship; St. John Missionary Baptist; Thelma Merchant Foundation; Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky; U.K. HealthCare; and US Bank Foundation.
Enjoy photos from the evening here. We look forward to seeing these young people grow, thrive, and lead!
