Chief Barbara Duncan, Esq. –
Chief of Police, Mt Vernon Police Department

Afiya Andrews – Mount Vernon High School

Afiya's family has impressed upon her that attending college must be a priority to achieve future goals. She has always had an interest in government and is eager to become an attorney.

Martha Anderson, Esq. –
Program Specialist, Westchester Office for Women

Karem Cayetano – Mount Vernon High School

Karem is confident that "she can do anything she sets her mind to". Her goal is to be a lawyer and a role model to Latina women.

Danette Sawin-Grovesnor –
Field Service Engineer, Boeing Corporation

Patrece Davis – Mount Vernon High School

Patrece is always looking for opportunities that enrich her personal growth. In addition to being on the Mount Vernon honor roll, Patrece won the prestigious first place award in the Mount Vernon School District Science Fair.

Tracey Mitchell –
Director, Westchester County Office of African American Affairs

Jellisa Findley – Mount Vernon High School

Jellisa has made a conscious decision to be the best she can be. She earned the distinction of "Student of the Month" and has made honor roll every marking period of her high school career. Jellisa was also featured as a top achiever in "Who's Who in American High Schools".

Delores Scott Braithwaite, Esq. –
Executive Director, Westchester County Human Rights Commission

Brittany Goulbourne – Mount Vernon High School

Brittany understands the importance of education and how it impacts on her future goals and aspirations. She is committed to being the first person in her family to earn a college degree.

Honorable La Tia Martin –
Justice, Westchester County Supreme Court

Jerem Marie Kennedy – Mount Vernon High School

Jerem has always dreamed of becoming a lawyer. She works her hardest to accomplish each goal without ever looking for outside praise.

Karen Cheeks Lomax, Esq. –
Executive Director, My Sister's Place

Cinnamon Lewis – Mount Vernon High School

Cinnamon does not allow herself to give up. The Mount Vernon High School faculty regards Cinnamon as a serious, hard working student, with an extraordinary sense of humor. Her quest is to be valedictorian of her graduating class.

Daisy Yau –
Director, Westchester County Office of Asian American Affairs

Ting Lu – Mount Vernon High School

Ting is committed to making her family proud by aiming high and reaching her goals. She feels her hard work and maturity has already paid off by being inducted into the National Honor Society.

Susan Tolchin –
Chief Advisor to Westchester County Executive Andy Spano

Xiao Lu – Mount Vernon High School

Xiao and her family left China to pursue a better life in America. She believes education is a gift. Xiao's school work is performed with the "utmost care and she is aggressive about getting herself to the top of the success list".

Pamela Minyard –
Executive Director Tomorrow Leaders, Inc.

Tenesha Senior – Mount Vernon High School

Tenesha is a first generation American of Jamaican descent. Her strong family and cultural values have taught her that with hard work and a good education, she will be prepared to take advantage of any opportunity that may come her way.

Jean LePere –
Senior Director, American Cancer Society

Crystal Campbell – Mamaroneck High School

Crystal has a passion for science and math. She plans to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.

Barbara Gallagher –
Campaign Manager of School and Youth Programs, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Victoria D'Andrea – Mamaroneck High School

Victoria has personal experience coping with a chronically ill family member. Her attitude remains optimistic and she does not let obstacles stand in her way.

Mariana Boneo –
Executive Director, Hispanic Resource Center of Larchmont and Mamaroneck

Stephanie Diaz – Mamaroneck High School

Stephanie's energy and confidence makes her a leader amongst her peers. She is a young woman who will soar with given the right opportunities.

Christine Fecko, Esq. –
General Counsel, My Sister's Place

Dana Dotti – Mamaroneck High School

Dana was born in Uruguay and identifies closely with her culture. The journey from her former homeland to America has made Dana "goal-oriented and a hard worker".

Myra Hafetz –
Co-President, Mamaroneck Artist's Guild

Yumi Masuda – Mamaroneck High School

Yumi has a passion for drawing, painting and working with clay. She has received community awards for her fine art work.

Janet Langsam –
Executive Director Westchester Arts Council

Nicole Peters – Mamaroneck High School

Nicole knows that she loves everything about art. She has distinguished herself as one of Mamaroneck High School's most accomplished fine artists.

Marlene Furtick –
Executive Director, Westchester County Youth Bureau

Ana Ruano – Mamaroneck High School

Ana's dream is to work with children. She has a passion for helping young people discover the world around them.

Maria Valente, Esq. –
Chief Chocolatier and Owner, Chocolations

Sagirah Wheeler – Mamaroneck High School

Sagirah is proud of her Jamaican and Native American heritage. Her family is her greatest source of strength and pride. Sagirah has a strong interest in the culinary arts.