Local Legends Luncheon
Twice a year we honor outstanding female high school seniors in the Atlanta area who have made significant contributions to our community, our nation and beyond. Each of the deserving recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship for college at our event called the Local Legends Luncheon. Not only are these young women given the funds for college but they also get the once in a lifetime opportunity to dine and talk with notable local "Legends" such as Civil Rights Icon Xernona Clayton, Actress Jasmine Guy, Singer-Song Writer Kandi Burruss, Chili, T-Boz, and Monica. Local Legends from the business community include Delta Airlines' Scarlett Pressley-Brown, Georgia Pacific's Charmaine Ward, Judge Penney Brown-Reynolds and News Anchor Monica Pearson.
The 2012 Local Legends Luncheon was held at Frank Ski's Restaurant and Lounge, located at 2110 Peachtree Rd, on Sunday, April 22nd. This year's honorable Legends were Mrs. Carolyn Young; who was honored for her tireless efforts in educating the youth and her philanthropist endeavors with husband, Ambassador Andrew Young, and award winning songstress, Keri Hilson. Lunch was prepared by Flemings of Dunwoody; supporters of the Local Legend Luncheon since it’s inception. Thank you to all our sponsors who continue to support our efforts in exposing children to their future!
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This Year's Scholarship Recipients Were:
Osborne High School
Debbie Pierre 3.33 GPA
Activities include Band, Tennis, Debate Team, Bible Club and Beta Club. Debbie has received acceptance letters from University of West Georgia and Agnes Scott College
Bernadine Elechi 3.898 GPA
Ms. Elechi has completed several community service hours in Florida. Her activities include Band, Science Club, Student Government Association and Beta Club. She has received acceptance letters from Alabama A&M, and University of Alabama, Huntsville.
Charvla King 4.3 GPA
Activities include Band, Science Club and Bible Club. Ms. King is ranked 3rd in her class. She has completed rigorous SAT Prep class and has received letters from Jackson State University, Auburn University, Stillman College and Mercer University.
Campbell High School
Yvonne Wright 3.34GPA
Sports include Basketball and Volleyball. Yvonne is also involved with Link Leaders.
Tatiya Maddox. 3.4GPA
Ms, Maddox is a member of her Lacrosse Team. She has completed several community service hours, and is a member of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Courtney Britton 3.46GPA
Ms. Britton is a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, and a member of her school’s Orchestra, Link Crew, and Journalism clubs.
Taylor Smith 3.77GPA
Ms. Smith is a volunteer at Lutheran Towers, a member of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, Robotics, Golf and Gospel Choir.
Josephine Antwi 3.98GPA
Ms. Antwi is a member of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, Student Government Association (SGA), National Honor Society and the French Society. She is also a camp counselor. Josephine has received an acceptance letter from the University of Maryland.
