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Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance raises $31,000 for MVCSD students

Staff at Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance
Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance raises $31,000 for MVCSD students

The Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance, hosted by the Mount Vernon PTA Council, proudly celebrated individuals who make meaningful contributions to their schools and communities during the evening of April 25. The dinner dance raised $31,000 for graduating seniors from the District and honored 20 phenomenal teachers and staff.

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The event highlighted the dedication, service, and impact of honorees whose efforts continue to enrich the lives of students and families throughout the Mount Vernon City School District. There were 450 attendees, raising money for students and celebrating the impact of teachers and staff throughout the District.

Congressman George Latimer and Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard attended and greeted the guests and honorees.

Click here to read more about the Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dance from the District’s story on last year’s event!

This year’s honorees:

Amani Public Charter School - Coleen Fraser

Benjamin Turner Academy - Shantale Hughes

Cecil H. Parker School - Shawnta Smith

Denzel Washington School of the Arts - Yvonne Evy Wright

Edward Williams School - Melanie Flowers-McMullin

Graham School - Stephanie Milani

Grimes School - Carmelle Terrible

Hamilton School - Maura Gutierrez

Lincoln School - John Reynolds

Mount Vernon Board of Education - Rita James

Mount Vernon High School - Franklyn Scarlett

Mount Vernon Honor Academy - Lisa Acavedo

Mount Vernon Leadership Academy - Victor Flack

Mount Vernon PTA Council - Casandre Laurent

Mount Vernon STEAM Academy - Peter Palij

Mount Vernon SEPTA - Donald Emerson

Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School - Sakai Brown

Pennington School - Dr. Melissa White

Rebecca Turner Academy - Matieah Concepcion

Traphagen School - Rebecca Challop

Staff at Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance
Staff at Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance
Staff at Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance
Staff at Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance

 

 

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