The AKAdemic Pearl
Graduation Edition - June 2020
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Nu Phi Omega Chapter Proudly Present Our 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Nu Phi Omega Chapter-Muskegon proudly salute our 2020 scholarship recipients for their outstanding persistence, academic achievements and community service in Muskegon County! In January, 2020, the following essay prompt was posed to our applicants:
“The U.S. Census projects that the United States will become a majority minority country by the year 2045. How can we combat, prevent and/or reduce prejudice, discrimination and violence in a new, more diverse America?”
Please join us in congratulating these wonderful young ladies who've only just begun!
Mia Snowden-Muskegon
Parents: Nichole Snowden, Philip Snowden
GPA: 4.3
Attending: University of Michigan
Major: Nursing
Community Service: Mount Zion COGIC, Student Leadership Council (Secretary)
Awards: Coaches Award (Varsity Cheer), MVP & Team Captain (Varsity Soccer)
Extra Curricular: TRIO Upward Bound, National Honor Society (President), West Michigan OsteoScholars
Essay Quote: “We have to acknowledge the collective actions of this nation that negatively affect marginalized people and work together to correct them.”~Mia Snowden
Lauren Schneider -Whitehall
GPA: 4.1
Attending: Calvin University
Major: Biochemistry
Community Service: Church Student Leadership & Teams, Base & Work Camps, Petunia Patrol, Tutoring
Extra Curricular: Band, Theater, LINK, National Honor Society, Volleyball, Tennis, First Priority Chess Club
Essay Quote: "In order for America to eliminate prejudice against minorities, change truthfully needs to begin right now. People need to break away from thinking one race is more superior than another. We need to mend our broken relationships. Putting aside selfish desires, being more inclusive towards others, and showing grace is the key to our nation's success." ~Lauren Schneider
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