The DIAMOND Foundation, Inc.
New Brunswick Alumni - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
John D. Steinline, Jr. Memorial Award
John Dell Steinline, Jr., son of Jean Cooper Steilnine and the late John Dell Steinline, Sr. , was born October 2, 1964 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. John received his early childhood education at Rutgers Preparatory School. Brother Steinline was an active member of the Ski Club, Junior Varsity Soccer, Model United Nations and the Drama Club.
In 1988, John Steinline received his bachelor's of arts degree in history from the University of Connecticut, where he was also initiated into the Nu Psi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, in 1986. During his years at the University of Connecticut, John was a member of the Rugby Club and the Black Student Association where he chaired the scholarship committee. He also held the offices of Keeper of Exchequer (treasurer) and Vice Polemarch( Vice President) of his chapter. Brother Steinline became an active and financial member of the New Brunswick Alumni Chapter in 1988.
Brother Steinline entered the Chapter Invisible, on April 17, 1990, after a tragic car accident. His future plans were to attend law school at Hofstra University, Western New England or St. John's University. He is greatly missed by his family, his church, his fraternity brothers and his friends. Although he lived a short life, his spirit lives on! A scholarship was named in his memory in 1986 and has been awarded annually to a graduating senior from New Brunswick High School or New Brunswick Health Sciences High School.
Michael G. Greene Memorial Award
Michael "Juicy" Greene, son and stepson of Mary Lee and Fred Tyson, was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1947. Brother Greene received his bachelor's of science degree in 1970 from Houston-Tillison University in Austin, Texas. In 1967, he was initiated into the Gamma Lambda Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Mike acquired the nickname of "Juicy" because of his athletic prowess in track.
Brother Greene graduated cum laude and continued his quest for excellence while working for the Xerox Corporation in Chicago, Illinois. During his tenure there, he receive several acknowledgements including the Xerox General Manager's 100% Club for outstanding performance in the Midwest, the Xerox Par Club Award and the Xerox Touchdown Club Award. Brother Greene became an active and financial member of the New Brunswick Alumni Chapter in 1989.
On February 28, 1996, Michael Greene entered the Chapter Invisible. He is greatly missed by his mother, stepfather, fraternity brothers, and friends. Brother Greene touched everyone he met with his compassion, his spirit of giving and his never ending bright smile. Although he is physically no longer with us, his warmth lives on within all of us. A scholarship award was named in his memory in 1996 and has been given annually to a local area graduating high school senior .
Marshall B. Simmons ScholarshipAward
Marshall B. Simmons was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 11, 1949 to Symon and Margaret Simmons. He is the eldest of two children. He received is primary education in the Jersey City public education system until ninth grade. He subsequently moved to Annapolis, Maryland and received his high school diploma in 1967. He attended Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland where he majored in business administration, received his bachelor of science degree in 1971. While at Morgan State, he was a member of the ROTC. After graduation he was stationed in Augusta, Georgia as a member of the United States Army Signal Corp with the rank of second lieutenant. He was honorably discharge from the United States Army in 1972.
Brother Simmons worked for the Xerox Corporation and 3M Corporation as a salesman. He worked with Dean Witter as a stock broker as well as a financial planning representative for the Madison Financial Group. Brother Simmons' many professional experiences allowed him to become an entrepreneur and open his own business as an independent financial consultant with the Financial Network Investment Corporation in 1998 in Somerset, NJ.
Brother Simmons married the former Mary Cox on August 17, 1974 in Baltimore, MD. They reside in Somerset, NJ and have three children. He joined Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. on April 22, 1971 as a member of the Alpha Iota Chapter at Morgan State University. He has been a member of the Dayton and Augusta Alumni Chapters. He joined the New Brunswick Alumni Chapter in 1987. He has served the chapter as the Polemarch (President), Vice Polemarch (Vice President) and Keeper of Exchequer (Treasurer). He has served the fraternity diligently on the local and provincial level. For his hard work and commitment, he was recognized with the Northeastern Province's highest fraternal award, the James M. Kidd Award in 2003. He received a Kappa Man's greatest personal reward when his son, Marques, was initiated into the fraternity in 2003. The DIAMOND Foundation, Inc recognizes Brother Simmons for his exemplary service and commitment to achievement.
The Marshall B. Simmons Scholarship Award will be presented annually to a member of the graduating class of the Kappa Leadership League.
Diamond & Pearls Scholarship Award
The DIAMOND and PEARLS Scholarship was established in 2007. This award is sponsored by The DIAMOND Foundation, Inc. in partnership with P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc. of the Nu Xi Omega Alumnae chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The New Brunswick Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc has as its mission - Saving Young Black Men. The Foundation suppports this initiative through this award by asking that P.E.A.R.L.S. make this a priority of their organizationas well. P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc. selects a young man annually to receive this award. The award is presented annually at the Maurice B. Williams Scholarship Luncheon sponsored by P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc in the spring each year.
The application for this award can be obtained from the P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc website. For more information and an application, please contact scholarship_nuxiomega.org.
Scholarship Criteria
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
•These scholarships are intended for graduating high school students who plan to attend a four-year institution of higher learning. Students must either have selected a college or completed the application process.
•All applicants must submit a current high school transcript. The minimum GPA necessary for scholarship consideration is 2.50.
•If you have received your SAT or ACT scores please submit a copy with your application.
•To be considered for a scholarship, all materials must be RECEIVED by SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010
•Scholarship awards will be presented in the form of a certificate and check which will be made payable to the awardee in a manner that will not affect any college or university financial aid package. The check will be dispersed upon receipt of proof of registration at a college or university.
•Recognition of our scholarship winners will occur at the Dr. George A. Patterson Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show on May 1, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick, NJ. The winner will receive two complimentary tickets to the event and will be notified at least three weeks in advance.
Please submit the following with the completed application:
- One must be from a teacher or guidance counselor
- All letters must be typed
The word invictus means unconquerable, in what way are you unconquerable?
All materials must be mailed directly to:
THE DIAMOND FOUNDATION, INC.
KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.
ATTN: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
P.O. BOX 1394
SOMERSET, NJ 08875-1394
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010
Scholarship Recipients
2010
Zachary D. Brooks
Marshall B. Simmons Award
Piscataway High School
Zachary Brooks is the son of Judy Sandlin and Jeffrey Brooks. He is asenior at Piscataway High School. He is a B student. He is a member of the philosophy club, the winter track team and the tennis team. He is a member of the New Brunswick Alumni Kappa Leadership League. Through the KL program, he has volunteered over 100 hours of community service and has developed his leadership skills. Zach is described as "very conscientious and highly motivated, an excellent student who is not afraid to ask questions. Zach is a risk taker and a team player in class." He plans to attend Montclair State University with the desire to major in computer science and information technology.
Chibuikem Nwanonyiri
Franklin High School
Chibuikem "Chibby" Nwanonyiri , the son of Chris and Kate Nwanonyiri, is a senior at Franklin High School. He is the epitome of the student athlete carrying a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and is a member of the varsity football team. He participates in junior achievement and volunteers for numerous activities at St. Matthias. He sees Myron Rolle as his role model. Mr. Rolle (a member of Kappa Alpha Psi) was a student athlete at Florida State University who graduated in 3 1/2 years and received the prestigious Rhoades Scholarship thus delaying his entry into the National Football League. Chibby has received a number of college acceptances with the desire to pursue premedical studies a with the aspiration of becoming a surgeon.
Alexandria Presley
The DIAMOND Scholarship Award
Plainfield High School
Alexandria Presley is the daughter of Ira Presley. She is a senior at Plainfield High School with a 3.52 cumulative grade point average. She is the vice president of the National Honor Society, captain of the varsity track and field teams, and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in addition to many other activities. She has volunteered countless hours of community service. This is a special young lady in that she has overcome a difficult environment yet still maintained academic excellence. She also has overcome the death of her mother, who she views as her role model, when she was in the sixth grade. She is described by her teacher as intelligent and persistent. "In a school wrought with discipline and undue influences, Alexandria stands out as a student who deftly balances her academic and extracurricular responsbilities outside of the expectations others set for her." Alexandria has decided to pursue a career in criminal justice. She would ultimately like to become a FBI agent.
Evelyn Torres
John D. Steinline, Jr . Memorial Award
New Brunswick Health Science and Technology High School
Evelyn Torres is the daughter of Nohemy Morales and Hilario Torres. She is a senior at the New Brunswick Health Science and Technology High School and has a cumulative 3.96 grade point average. She is an active member of her school and community. She is the president of the National Honor Society and secretary of the school student council. She has logged numerous hours of community service through her work with Robert Wood Johnson Universityy Hospital, the New Brunswick HUB Teen Center and the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick. She has been accepted to many colleges and looks forward to pursing a career as a physician.
2009
William Diggs
East Brunswick High School
Kean University
Donnell Smiley
New Brunswick Health Science Technology High School
Rutgers University
James Thaxton
Alyssa Blake
Temple University
2008
Jervis Hudson
St. Joseph's High School
Ursinus College
Devin A. White
Saint Joseph's High School
Morehouse University
Joshua Howard
Bishop George Ahr High School
Earl Roach III
Aminah Campbell
New Brunswick High School
Montclair State University
2007
Sharnae Celey
New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology High School
Bloomfield College
Jamal Jeter
Marlaina Martin
Brown University
Elter Waymer III
North Carolina A&T State University
2006
Edwin Walker Jr.
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Roland Howard
2005
Olabode Ogundare
New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology
High School Temple University
Tristian Cox
2004
Amirah Patterson
Spelman College
Nathaly Salazar
Montclair University
2003
Joseph Byrd
Carnegie Melon University
Lydia Wilson
Philadelphia Institute of Art
2002
Thomas Hughes
Morehouse College
Nicole Laws
Harvard College
2001
Jovon Berry
North Carolina Central University
Twyla Thompson
Florida A&M University
2000
Jennifer Dorn
Kyle Pitts
Howard University
1999
Christopher Ramsey
Virginia State University
Michael Chamberlayne
1998
Darwin Anariba
Noah L. Porter
St. Peters High School
Monmouth University
Robert L. Horton
US Military Academy Preparatory School
1997
Khigh Stephens
Clark Atlanta University
Heather Doby
Michael Bateman
College of New Jersey
1996
James G. Hunter
Morgan State University
James W. Lockhart
1994
Lizzette Rivera
Rutgers University/ College of Engineering
Diane J. Gomez
Perth Amboy High School
Princeton University
1992
Jose A. Gonzalez
Malika Z. Husband
North Carolina Central
1991
Rashaan K. Harris
James D. Harris
Lafayette College
1990
Pernethia Peoples
Rutgers College
Shane M. Spells
1989
Khadijah Caffie
Christopher M. Toney
Nyerere Education Institute
1988
Michelle Blackshear
Tuskegee University
Duwan L. Thomas
Prairie View A&M University
1987
Alexandria Bonner
Somerville High School
Livingston College/Rutgers
Mark A. Key '91
1986
Paula E. Harper
Douglass College/Rutgers
Scholarships
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