2018 AKOMA NPC Scholars June 9, 2018
Diamond V. Carter
Eastridge High School
Urban League Black Scholar
CHURCH: Joint Heirs Kingdom Ministries
COLLEGE: State University of New York at Purchase
MAJOR: Journalism
CAREER GOAL: Travel Journalist
Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship
AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir
Nubia I. Cromartie
Pittsford Sutherland High School
Urban League Black Scholar
CHURCH: New Life Fellowship
COLLEGE: Nazareth College
MAJOR: Physical Therapy
CAREER GOAL: Dr. of Physical Therapy
Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship
AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir
Abena Essah
Rush Henrietta Senior High School
Urban League Black Scholar
CHURCH: Brighton Presbyterian Church
COLLEGE: Vanderbilt University
MAJOR: Biomedical Engineering
CAREER GOAL: Physician (Medical Imaging)
Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship
AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir
Danitra T. Dixon
Rochester Early College International High School
Urban League Black Scholar
CHURCH: First Genesis Baptist Church
COLLEGE: Buffalo State
MAJOR: Nursing
CAREER GOAL: Registered Nurse with Pediatric concentration
Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship
AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir
Arielle B. Mahoney
Young Women’s College Prep Charter School
Urban League Black Scholar
CHURCH: Lakeshore Community Church
COLLEGE: Nazareth College
MAJOR: Education
CAREER GOAL: Teacher
Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship
AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir
Jazmine C. Saunders
Greece Odyssey Academy
Valedictorian
Urban League Black Scholar
CHURCH: Faith Temple
COLLEGE: Eastman School of Music
MAJOR: Vocal Performance
CAREER GOAL: Opera Singer
Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship
AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir
Makalah S. Sizer
Brighton High School
Urban League Black Scholar
CHURCH: Peace Missionary Baptist Church
COLLEGE: Nazareth College
MAJOR: Business
CAREER GOAL: Masters Degree in Sports Management
Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship
AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir
Miyah S. Sizer
Brighton High School
Urban League Black Scholar
CHURCH: Peace Missionary Baptist Church
COLLEGE: Nazareth College
MAJOR: Physical Therapy
CAREER GOAL: Physical Therapist
Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship
AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir
Shaneice D. Suckoo
Edison Career and Technology High School
Urban League Black Scholar
CHURCH: Glory House International
COLLEGE: Buffalo State University
MAJOR: Biology
CAREER GOAL: OB/GYN - Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship
AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir
Jaylah J. Wilson
Churchville Chili High School
CHURCH: Higher Ground Ministries Church of God
COLLEGE: Cazenovia College
MAJOR: Biology
CAREER GOAL: Physician
Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship
AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir