2023 Mahone Fund Scholarship Recipients
Carthage College Full-Tuition Scholarship Award
Lindsie Vasquez
Lindsie Vasquez will attend Carthage College. Though her major is undecided she is interested in criminal justice as well as law practice. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, she was active in art, acting classes, and orchestra. Lindsie has participated in Summer Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Solo and Ensemble. She attributes the arts with helping her find out who she is and giving her and others a voice they wouldn’t have without it. She is extremely excited to be able to further her education at Carthage, explore her personal passions and continue to flourish as an individual.
Mahone Fund Carthage College Education Access Awards
Peyton McRoy
Peyton McRoy will attend Carthage College and plans to major in Psychology. She has had her own business “Made By Pey” since 2014, and has participated in school activities including Yearbook, Choir, Tennis and served as a Teacher’s Aid. Through her planned major, Peyton hopes to learn more about mental illness so that she can help people who struggle with problems. She has been motivated by family members to apply herself to school and to attend and succeed in college and her career.
Mahone Fund CEO Youth Scholar Awards
Ariana Ervin
Ariana Ervin will be attending Clark Atlanta University where she will study Theater and Performing Arts. She was a member and President of African American Youth Initiative (AAYI), a member of DECA and the National Honors Society, and found a new approach for activism in community service. After the riots of 2020, she participated in painting murals for local businesses and helped organize a Building our Future Student Forum for school board candidates. Ariana participated on a Courageous Conversation panel and presented an original poem at the 2022 NAACP Banquet and hopes to continue to use art to serve her community and inspire others.
Marciara Fuller
Marciara Fuller will be attending Georgia State University where she will be studying nursing. She is a recipient of the Mayor’s Youth Award, was named Student of the Month, was a member
and President of the National Honor Society and held leadership positions in DECA. Marciara was a member of African American Female Initiative (AAFI), Leading Ladies, Student Government,
Link crew and was the Football Team Manger. She participated in many community events including Building our Future’s Youth Town Hall. She says that she has been motivated by her hardships and thrives to provide equitable care to those around her. Marciara hopes to become a travel nurse and erase the disparity gap within the healthcare system.
Ja’Nya Parks
Ja’Nya Parks was born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin and has a passion for equality and justice, fueled through reading, research and documentaries. Ja’Nya will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study political science and plans to further her education in law school. She was President of Academic Decathlon and a member of the National Honor Society, Environmental Club, Student Government and Girl’s Basketball. Ja’Nya hopes to become a civil rights attorney to protect the rights of marginalized communities and assist those in need.
Keyon Hill-McAbee
Keyon Hill-McAbee was born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin and will be the first in his family to graduate from college. He will be attending Gateway Technical College majoring in Website Programming with goals to continue his education to earn a bachelor’s degree in
video editing. He plans to become a website editor/designer. He was a member of the African American Youth Initiative, 3D Printing Club and Student Council. He enjoys doing community service and volunteer work and hopes to continue doing so throughout his college career.
Vivian Jones
Vivian Jones is graduating Magna Cum Laude from Indian Trail High School and Academy, is ranked 17th of 272 students, and has served 185 hours of community volunteer hours. As Co-President of Minorities Empowerment, she has established herself as a cultural and social advocate. She is a 4-sport athlete and works as a Medical Assistant with the Respiratory Therapy and Care Department at Froedtert South Hospital in Pleasant Prairie. Vivian will attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, majoring in Biomedical Sciences in hopes of becoming a vital impact in the exchanges between medical providers and underrepresented communities, specifically minority women that oftentimes fight to be self-advocates for their medical needs.
Joshua Robinson
Joshua Robinson was born in Lake Forest, Illinois and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He is a member of the National Honor Society, and the African American Youth Initiative. He was co-captain of the Indian Trail Varsity Basketball Team, enjoys sports, and watching and reading about sports and athletes. He is proud that he will be a second-generation college student at Marquette University and plans to major in Communication with a goal to be a sports analyst.
Destiny Washington
Destiny Washington will attend Gateway Technical College with a major in Liberal Arts and plans to continue to a four-year college to pursue a career in Social Work. She has had her own business “Destiny’s Shoe Customs” and has been a member of the African American Female Initiative (AAFI) and Art Club. She credits her father, who raised her and her siblings, for motivating her and focusing on her future.
Kezia Preko
Kezia Preko will attend Loyola University Chicago. Inspired by how the FBI, police, and forensic scientists analyze evidence to solve crimes, she plans to major in Forensics. Kezia was active in tennis, the African American Youth Initiative (AAYI), Travel Club and was a Teacher’s Assistant. Born in Ghana, Kezia is motivated by opportunities she feels are available in the United States and feels that home is not a location but where you are surrounded by people that love and care for you.
Benjamin Wajerski
Ben Wajerski will be attending Northwestern University studying Industrial Engineering. He has served as President for the National Honor Society, the African American Male Initiative (AAMI) and Tremper Student Government. Ben has been Vice President for the Class of 2023 all four years and has been on the Honor Roll each quarter. Ben is a National Honor Society Scholarship Semifinalist and a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Link Crew, and Key Club. He has been active in baseball and soccer, where he also served as Captain. Born in Ethiopia, Ben is motivated by opportunities that lie before him and feels a responsibility to achieve not just for himself, but his parents, the community and for those in need.
Carthage College Full-Tuition Scholarship Awardee
Mahone Fund Carthage College Access Education Awardee
Mahone Fund CEO Youth Scholar Awardees
2023 Bryan Albrecht Living Legend Award Recipient
Byron Wright
2023 Bryan Albrecht Living Legend Award Recipient
Anthony Kennedy
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