The second class of Mann Educational Opportunity Fund scholars will be named at a reception from 5 to 6 p.m. on May 13 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 East Gorham Street, Madison.
Housed in the Madison Community Foundation, the scholarship honors the late Bernard and Kathryn Mann, an African American couple whose strong belief in education helped ensure the graduation of their five children from Memorial High School. The program’s goal is to assist students who have the potential to succeed in high school but may lack the support needed for continued success.
Scholars are chosen during the eighth grade based in part on their middle school academic performance and extracurricular activities. Each scholar receives an annual grant during their high school years, and is required to demonstrate continued academic, social and extracurricular excellence during high school.
This year’s scholars are: Emuye Taylor, Black Hawk Middle School, who will attend East High School and Viet Quoc Hoang, Velma Hamilton Middle School, who will attend West High School. The Fund’s first scholars were named last year. They are Joey Brown, Memorial High School, and Brian Wilson, West High School.
