2018 AKOMA NPC ScholarsJune 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

Jordan S. Wynn

Allendale Columbia School

Urban League Black Scholar

CHURCH: New Life Fellowship

COLLEGE: New York University (NYU)

MAJOR: Dance and Performance

CAREER GOAL: Professional Contemporary Dancer

Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship

AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir