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Alumni Scholarship Winners
Ald. Wade would like to extend his congratulations to the recipients of the 29th Street Warning Alumni Scholarships for 2006. Tatiana Thompson, a graduate of Wauwatosa West High School, and Jana Moore, a graduate of Rufus King High School, both received a $1,500 scholarship to help with expenses for their college education. Tatiana is enrolled at Tennessee State University in Nashville and Jana will attend Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi.
Ald. Wade sends special thanks to Victor Barnett, the executive director of the Running Rebels Community Association. "With the support of the Running Rebels this year's scholarship fundraiser was a success," said Ald. Wade. "The Running Rebels were gracious enough to help the 29th Street Alumni Association make this year's scholarship goals a reality for our college bound youth."
A fundraising basketball game between the 29th Street Warning Alumni and the Running Rebels was a win-win situation for the program. Enough money was raised to provide a two-day basketball camp for 50 boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 complete with free basketballs, free t-shirts and free meals.
Ald. Wade also wants to acknowledge the continued support of the UWM men's and women's basketball teams, Gary Childs of MPS Recreation, former Milwaukee Brewer Larry Hisle, Sr., 2005 NBA champion Michael Wilks and several local businesses. "Last but certainly not least our thanks go to everyone who has supported this event for four straight years," said Ald. Wade, "On behalf of all of our past and present scholarship recipients, a sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU!" |