Class of 1980 Scholarship Initiative
The Class of 1980 is actively engaged in promoting students at B.W. Harris Episcopal School and memorializes deceased members of the Class of 1980 through scholarship programs.
“IN MEMORIAM”: Leslie Smith
In 2015, the Class decided to award scholarships to deserving students from the community who were not current students at B.W. Harris, to assist in furthering their education.
We decided to step outside of the box this time to grant this opportunity to two young people who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to attend an institution such as B.W. Harris.
The Two Students:
Forkpaye H. Forkpah – 87%
Student Forkpaye H. Forkpah is the dux of the entire school, 16 years of age, and has been in the school from 7th grade. He lives with his father; both parents are alive but not working and reside in need.
Meran N. Doe – 86%
Student Meran N. Doe has the highest average among all the females, 16 years of age, and has been in the school from 7th grade. She lives with her mother and both parents are alive. Both of these students are in serious need.
The Class of 1980 will support these students from the 9th to 12th grades, provided they meet the academic requirements set forth by the school.
We will also establish a scholarship fund to assist another deserving student. The scholarship will be in the name of our deceased classmates.
Officers:
- Winfred Clarke – President
- Bendu Hansford – Vice President
- Tara Rainsbury-Hickson – Chaplain
- Teloid Scott – Treasurer
- Gudrun Harris – Class Liaison
Committees
Scholarship:
- Charlestetta Davies – Scholarship Chair
- Maa Yoon Clements – Member
- Gudrun Harris – Member
- Winfred Clarke – Member
- Bendu Hansford – Member
- Tara Rainsbury-Hickson – Member
Benevolence:
- Josephine Arku
- Winfred Giddings
- Geleh Massaquoi