Ms. Mwajuma Bilombele
East High School / Metropolitan Community College – Early College Academy
Attending: Rockhurst University
Mwjuma plans to attend Rockhurst University. “A native of Tanzania came to the United States in 2016. Inspired by my grandmother’s eye problem has given me the passion to major in Optometry to help cure elderly individuals to see again.”
Ms. Brianna Fields
Sumner Academy of Arts and Science
Attending: Kansas State University
Brianna plans to attend Kansas State University. “My dream profession of working with animals and even making art. I currently volunteer at “Unleashed Pet Rescue” and the Humane Society.”
Mr. Robert Hill
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Attending: Howard University
Robert plans to attend Howard University. “The most important value to me is respect. This philosophy aligns with my commitment as a member of the Urban Rangers program. As a Student Board member of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, this leadership program has educated me on banks and their role in the economy and personal finance and given me insight into becoming a successful businessman in the future.”
Ms. Dakota Lee
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy / Metropolitan Community College, Dual Enrollment
Attending: Langston University or Southern University
Dakota plans to attend Langston University or Southern Univer-sity. “As a first-generation, I plan to become a veterinarian after graduating.”
Ms. Precious Plaisime
Fort Osage High School
Attending: University of Missouri – Kansas City
Precious plans to attend the University of Missouri—Kansas City. “I want to pursue the BS/MD program and become a doctor. I want to fill my brain with knowledge and share the gift with others. I want to advocate for the people who cannot advocate for themselves. I want to act with the same swiftness and integrity as doctors do.”
Ms. Tiyani Rollins
Blue Springs South High School
Attending: Florida A&M or Xavier University
Tiyani plans to attend Florida A&M or the Xavier University of Louisiana. “I desire to become an obstetrician-gynecologist to assist with common preconceptions and bigotry about black women and their birth experiences. I want to make a change for women and the inequitable treatment, whether it be an at-home or in-hospital experience.”
Ms. Samara Sayid
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy / Metropolitan Community College, Associate in Arts
Attending: University of Missouri – Kansas City
Samara plans to attend the University of Missouri—Kansas City to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. “I am great with children and have always wanted to help them. I want to go into Pediatric nursing to support children during the most vulnerable moments of their lives. I want to give my communities the resources and help we need. I am working on a Youth program for girls in middle and high school called Circle of Sisterhood that will launch next year. It will connect with girls positively.”
Mr. Jayden Sudduth
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Attending: University of Missouri – Columbia
Jayden plans to become an aspiring Journalism Strategic Communication major at the University of Missouri—Columbia. “I want to inspire other Black males and females to participate in law enforcement and help improve our communities.”
Ms. Hailie Webb
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy / Metropolitan Community College, Early College Academy
Attending: TBD HBCU
Hailie plans to attend an HBCU to study business administration with a minor in entrepreneurship. “My decision to attend an HBCU will provide opportunities to be surrounded by people of similar backgrounds and goals. It will give me a sense of comfort being in a society where I feel like I belong. The overall experience and educa-tion will be much more elevated for me.”
Ms. Nyasia Wright
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Attending: Prairie View A&M
Nyasia plans to attend Prairie View A & M to study business. “I want to help athletes, employ minorities, and empower the community. Attending an HBCU will provide me with the experience of being in a school full of black excellence. After my education, I want to be a female-owned business that enhances the lives of others, gives back, and uplifts the community.”
2022 Rev. Dr. Nelson “Fuzzy” Thompson Recipient
Ms. Precious Plaisime
Fort Osage High School
Salutatorian
Precious plans to attend the University of Missouri—Kansas City. “I want to pursue the BS/MD program and become a doctor. I want to fill my brain with knowledge and share the gift with others. I want to advocate for the people who cannot advocate for themselves. I want to act with the same swiftness and integrity as doctors do.”
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Baby Grace, A+ Tutor – Cler Mont Elementary, Good Shepherd Hospice Vol-unteer, Youth Advisory Council, College & Career Advisor Assistant, Fort Serves, Cler Mont Elementary.
2022 Honeywell Black Achievers Society Engineering Education Scholarship
Mr. Austin Daniels
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Attending: University of Kansas
Austin Daniels plans to attend the University of Kansas.
While attending, Austin has selected a major of study in Computer Science.
Mr. Phillip Nelson
Grandview High School
Attending: University of Missouri – Kansas City
Phillip Nelson plans to attend the University of Missouri — Kansas City.
While attending, Phillip has selected a major of study in Computer Science.
2022 Hogan Family Black Achievers Society Business Scholarship
Ms. Hunny Mohamed
Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts / Metropolitan Community College, Associate in Arts.
Attending: University of Missouri – Kansas City
Hunny plans to attend the University of Missouri–Kansas City. While attending, Hunny will study business management in the Bloch School of Business. “I believe my ambition makes me great and makes me want to exceed all I have planned for myself, but it’s my heart that forces me to keep going so I can one day achieve my dreams so then I can help little girls and boys just like I do the same.”