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Introducing the Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program® Class of 2019

Overcoming Adversity Through Education Since 1910 Fall 2019

Huner Abdulbaqi

Atherton High SchoolUniversity of

Louisville

Leydis AcostaFairdale High SchoolBellarmine University

Ibukunoluwa Akindele

Male Traditional High School

Murray State University

Tom BatsaihanJeffersontown High

SchoolUniversity of

Kentucky

Natasha Campbell

Atherton High SchoolUniversity of

Louisville

Brayan CastroSouthern High School

Spalding University

Justin DeckerPleasure Ridge Park

High SchoolUndecided

Emmanuel Fakunle

Ballard High SchoolUniversity of

Louisville

Kierra FlorenceSouthern High School

University of Louisville

Kevin Germany, Jr.

Central High SchoolBerea College

Catrice GriffinButler Traditional

High SchoolUniversity of

Louisville

Michael Harbin III

Butler Traditional High SchoolBerea College

Jamil Hardaway

Trinity High SchoolParkland College

Kobi HessJ. Graham Brown

SchoolEastern Kentucky

University

Jediah HolmanduPont Manual High

SchoolEastern Kentucky

University

Delena HooperIroquois High School

Kentucky State University

Kellon HopkinsJeffersontown High

SchoolIndiana University

Southeast

Jacob (Max) Keown

Jeffersonville High School

Indiana University

Jasmine LuskduPont Manual High

SchoolUniversity of

Louisville

Ja'aylyn MackThe Academy at

ShawneeUniversity of

Louisville

TanishQ Malhotra

Ballard High SchoolUniversity of

Louisville

Collin McWhorter

Jeffersontown High School


Lauryn McWhorter

duPont Manual High School


Keenan MillerduPont Manual High

SchoolUniversity of

Louisville

Christopher Morales

Moore Traditional High School


Luis Mulet-Miranda

Central High SchoolUniversity of

Kentucky

Chardonnay Murphy



Kahlysia Murrell

Jeffersonville High School


Austin Newland



Natalie O'BryanWaggener High School

Western Kentucky University

Edison Pleasants



Daniel PosasSouthern High School


Rachel Pozo-Muguercia


Berea College

Kendra RayJeffersonville High

SchoolFisk University

Jordan Reid Male Traditional High

SchoolBluegrass Community

Technical College

Alexis Richardson

Central High SchoolUniversity of

Louisville

Timothy Richardson, Jr.

St. Francis High School

Tiffin University

Christopher Rodriguez

Doss High SchoolJefferson Community

Technical College

Yesenia Rodriguez

Doss High SchoolJefferson Community

Technical College

Ragan SavageAtherton High School

Muskingum University

JoJo SpioJeffersonville High

SchoolWashington University

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Carion Barker New Albany High School

Johnson & Wales University

Zachary Jordan-Smith J. Graham Brown SchoolUniversity of Louisville

Melenda Williams Male Traditional High School

Alabama State University

Regis WilsonduPont Manual High

SchoolUniversity of

Louisville

Isaac Young Jr.Male Traditional High

SchoolBellarmine University

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Financial ReportFiscal Year: January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018

REVENUES, GAINS AND SUPPORT Contributions $461,202 Rental Income 488,814 Grants 176,450 Program Fees 8,800 In-kind Contributions 149,234 Investment Gains (Losses) (503,545) Other 67,885 Total Revenues, Gains and Other Support 848,840

EXPENSES Program Expenses 1,172,746 Operating Expenses 242,485 Fundraising Expenses 243,198 Grants and Scholarships 102,402 Total Expenses 1,760,831 Change in Net Assets (911,991) Net Assets at Beginning of Year 11,873,909 Net Assets at End of Year $10,961,918

2018 Annual ReportAnnual Statistics

Approximately 469 students served68 elementary/middle/high schools served925 volunteer hours

Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program®100% of the Class of 2018 (39) graduated from high school 100% attended college$6,495,743 in college scholarship awards422 Scholars (grades 7-12)5 years - average time in program63% Black; 13% White; 11% Hispanic; 7% Asian; 6% Other3.3 average senior G.P.A.22 average senior ACT score10 - Beta Club2 - Class Officer1 - Governor's Scholars Program3 - Governor's School for the Arts 1 - National Art Honor Society9 - National Honor Society4 - Perfect Attendance

College Scholars$102,402 in Lincoln Foundation scholarship awards24 Scholars graduated from college in 2018

Educational Opportunity Scholarship Awards$41,023

Congratulations to our 2019 College GraduatesScholar Name Degree College/UniversityWilliam Blackford, V B.S. Economics & Finance Centre CollegeAdmiral Blaney Jr. B.S. Technology & Applied Design Berea CollegeMarcus Butler B.A. Recreation,Tourism Lindsey Wilson College

& Sport ManagementKamaria Campbell B.B.A. Marketing University of KentuckyNiki Clayton B.A. Child & Family Studies/ Berea College PsychologyMerrisha Dickerson B.A. Studio Arts Northern Kentucky UniversityBobby Green, Jr. B.S. Business Administration Gallaudet UniversityRa’Vonte Harbin B.S. Sport Administration University of LouisvilleLeah Kelly B.A. International Studies Centre CollegeHelen Klapheke B.S. Biology Bellarmine UniversityNia Mitchell B.A. Communications University of LouisvilleJada Moore B.B.A. Accounting Belmont UniversityDarian Morton B.S. Business Administration University of Louisville

in MarketingLa’Que Newby B.S. Middle & Secondary Education University of LouisvilleToluwalope Omotinugbon B.A. Health, Society & University of Kentucky PopululationsAaron Payne B.A. English University of LouisvilleA’Lexus Richardson Master Public Administration Western Kentucky UniversityPeter Scott, Jr. B.S. Civil Engineering University of Kentucky

Lincoln Foundation Lincoln Foundation Board of TrusteesBoard of TrusteesDr. Daryl C. Williams, ChairDeborah Benberry Williams, Vice ChairGary W. Brown, TreasurerAngela Logan Edwards, SecretaryChris BalmerAndrew BaskinMarshall Bradley, Jr.Larry CarusoStacy CohenAndrew Charles CooperLaura DouglasHerman Dubose, Jr.Douglas EdwardsDr. Alexandra GerassimidesDr. Georgia L. HamptonCharles F. Hopkins IIDr. Ta'Neka C. LindsayGreg NewbernVivian Warren OverallDr. Shawn L. PriceJenny SawyerBarbara SnowJason WilliamsDr. Samuel Robinson, President Emeritus John A. Johnson, Emeritus Our Mission To provide educational enrichment programs that develop

and support youth in overcoming barriers to achievement


Lionel Would Have Loved It!Music legend Lionel Hampton would have appreciated the August 23rd Lionel Hampton Jazz Project. This was the third year for Lincoln Foundation’s annual fundraiser honoring Louisville’s hometown jazz great. Hampton would have also enjoyed the festive pre-concert reception featuring an appetizing array of hors

d’oeuvres, and the Brown-Forman ori-gional Bourbon and Champagne “Smooth Jazz” cocktail. First-rate performances were provided by the Jamey Aebersold Quartet and Dick Sisto’s Vibraganic Trio with Marlin McKay. Perhaps the thing Hamp would have

enjoyed the most is the reason for the evening.

Lionel Hampton believed in supporting socioeconomically disad-vantaged people. He demonstrated this by building many public housing projects during his lifetime. His passion mirrors the goals of Lincoln Foundation’s signature Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program® which annually prepares deserving youth for high school graduation and college. Several Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars served as ambassadors during the evening, providing attendees an opportunity to meet some of the fine young men and women their financial gifts support.

The annual Spirit of Excellence Award was presented to Dr.

F. Bruce Williams, Senior Pastor at Bates Memorial Baptist Church. The award is Lincoln Foundation’s most prestigious award recogniz-ing individuals in the community who exemplify an active voluntary commitment to education, human/community service, and leadership. Past recipients of the Spirit of Excellence Award include Lonnie & the late Muhammad Ali, Robert & Deborah Blair, Christina Lee Brown, Mayor Greg Fischer, Ed Hamilton, and Diane Porter.

Lincoln Foundation also wishes to thank all who attended for helping to make the evening a success. A special thank you goes to the event’s signature sponsors, specifically LG&E and KU Energy Foundation, Brown-Forman

and PNC Bank. Creative Director Dick Sisto plays the vibraphone, Hampton's signature instrument.

Jazz Master Jamey Aebersold opened the performance.

Dr. F. Bruce Williams (center) pictured with Marshall Bradley, Jr.(left) and Rev. Daniel Corrie Shull (right).

Leah Kelly: A Whitney M. YOUNG Scholar's Road to Success When Whitney M. YOUNG Scholar Leah Kelly (Class of 2015) confidently took the stage at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Project to share her experiences, members of the audience wouldn't have guessed she once considered herself to be “very shy”. Leah said that while serving as a Scholar Ambassador at a Lincoln Foundation event during high school, she suddenly realized she wanted more for her life and began learning the art of the meet and greet. “When I would hear that little voice telling me I couldn’t do it,

that I wasn’t good enough, the words of the Scholar’s Oath would come to mind,” she told the crowd. “‘I can. I must. I will be some-body.’ And that voice grew louder.”

The fifth of six children in a single-parent household, Leah’s mom signed her up for numerous opportunities designed to put

her on a path to success—including Lincoln Foundation’s Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program®. The educational enrichment opportunities offered by the Lincoln Foundation staff helped her graduate from Male High School in 2015. Her grades and academic profile qualified her to be selected as a member of the inaugural group of Grissom Scholars at Centre College. She graduated from Centre in May 2019 where she earned a B.A. in International Studies. Along the way, she interned in the Louisville Metro Government Office for Globalization, at Brown-Forman, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in Washington, D.C., and the Association of Culture & Tourism Exchange in France.

Brown-Forman officially hired Leah earlier this year. She now works as an Alcohol Responsibility Specialist where she helps to cultivate a responsible drinking culture. Leah says she is thrilled with this first career opportunity because it is an impor-tant step toward her ultimate life goal: to be an agent of sustain-able and equitable change within communities. She also hopes to continue volunteering for Lincoln Foundation to demonstrate her appreciation for the support and encouragement she has received as a Scholar. “I will always try to help Lincoln Foundation any way I can.”

Leah Kelly, Phase 20/Class of 2015


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The first six months into my tenure as president of Lincoln Foundation has been both challenging and rewarding. Our dedicated staff invests countless hours delivering educational enrichment experiences for our deserving students. We are now fully immersed in another school year energized by the potential of the nearly 500 students enrolled in the Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program ®. I have enjoyed observing students fully engaged in their learning activities during their Saturday Educational Clinics. I also enjoy meeting our Scholar alumni, like Leah Kelly and learning how their time in the program has helped them realize their dreams. If you’d like to hear a firsthand account of how the Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program® benefits socioeconomically disadvantaged youth in our community, I invite you to attend the 3rd Annual Nourish YOUNG Minds Breakfast scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2019. You will also have the opportu-nity to learn how you can play a role in helping to positively impact the lives of our deserving youth. The breakfast is free, however, reservations are required. To make a reservation, please contact Paula Campbell at 502.657.1015.

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