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The DIAMOND Foundation, Inc.New Brunswick Alumni Chapter - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

STEINLINE AWARD

John D. Steinline, Jr. Memorial Award

John Dell Steinline, Jr., son of the late 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 .

GREENE AWARD

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 .

SIMMONS AWARD

Marshall B. Simmons Scholarship Award

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.

McRAE AWARD

Charles L. McRae Scholarship Award

Charles L. McRae was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on August 22, 1953 to the late John and Mildred McRae. He is the tenth child of his eleven siblings. He received his education in the Elizabeth public education system where he received his high school diploma in 1971. He attended Rutgers College of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey where he major in Africana Studies, and received his Bachelors of Arts Degree in 1975.

Brother McRae married the former Sylvia Orange on August 27, 1983 in Elizabeth N.J. They reside in Plainfield N.J. and have two children. He joined Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, on March 30, 1973 as a member of the Delta Eta Chapter, a City chapter in Philadelphia PA. On March 9, 1974, Brother McRae became a charter member of the Eta Epsilon Chapter at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. Upon his graduation from Rutgers, he along with nine other Kappa Men chartered the New Brunswick Alumni Chapter on March 9, 1978.

Brother McRae is synonymous with Kappa Alpha Psi in New Brunswick. He has been ever present and dedicated to seeing the fraternity serve the local community and to see the bond of brotherhood as that of family. He has served the New Brunswick Alumni Chapter in numerous capacities including Polemarch (President), Vice Polemarch (Vice President) and Chairman of numerous committees including the fundraising committee and toys for tots toy drive committee. It is only fitting that when the DIAMOND Foundation was created in 2003 that Brother McRae was unanimously selected as the foundation’s first chairman. The New Brunswick Alumni Chapter established the Charles L. McRae Scholarship Award in 2010 in honor of Brother McRae tireless service to the fraternity.

DIAMOND - PEARLS

The DIAMONDs & 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.

CRITERIA

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 10, 2012

•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:

Personal Data Page (may include a resume as well)

Two letters of recommendation

- One must be from a teacher or guidance counselor

- All letters must be typed

An official copy of your high school transcript

A photograph

A 500 - 750 word essay answering the following question:

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 10, 2012

PAST RECIPIENTS

Past Diamond Foundation Scholars

2011

Westin J. Banks

Marshall B. Simmons Scholarship Award

Franklin Township High School

Westin J. Banks is the son of Johnnie and Sharyn Banks. He is a member of the class of 2011 at Franklin High School in Franklin Township, NJ. In school, he has excelled in and out of the classroom. He is a wide receiver for the varsity football team and a member of the varsity swim team. He is a hard-working and studious individual who is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. He serves the community as a volunteer counselor in training for the Franklin Township Department of Recreation. Westin also served this past year as the Vice-President of the NBA Kappa Leadership League Program. He has goals of being the world’s greatest roller coaster designer. He will study mechanical engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.

Khalid Z. Briggs

Charles L. McRae Scholarship Award

Franklin Township High School

Khalid Z. Briggs is the son of Clyde and Jacqueline Briggs. He is a senior at Franklin High School in Franklin Township, NJ. He is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and the class council of his school’s student government. He is a excellent and diligent student. He is also a member of the Franklin High cross country and track and field teams. Within the community, Khalid is a member of the Kudos, serves as a member of the junior usher board of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens and a proud member of the Somerset chapter of the New Jersey Orators. He has been accepted to several schools with aspirations of studying broadcast journalism. He will matriculate to Howard University in fall.

Brian L. Doyle

Michael G. Greene Memorial Award

Piscataway High School

Brian L. Doyle, Jr is the son of Brian Doyle Sr. and Lorrie Rankins. He is a senior at Piscataway High School in Piscataway, NJ. He is a member of his church’s choir and usher board. He is a member of his school’s concert choir, yearbook club and bowling team. He is an exceptional student with a penchant for numbers. He will be a busy man in the future around April 15th, as he aspires to become an accountant. While he has many choices for colleges, he has chosen Kean University where he will further his academic pursuits and start his career aspirations. Brian enjoys singing, bowling and writing music.

Bashon Tillman

John D. Steinline, Jr. Memorial Award

Newmark High School

Bashon Tillman is an individual who exemplifies determination. He has overcome obstacles that would cause others to give up on their dreams. He is a senior at Newmark High School in Cataret, NJ where he is a member of the varsity basketball team. He has been recognized numerous times for academic excellence in various subjects. He was selected by his church, North Stelton AME Church in Piscataway, to represent them in the Youth of the Year for the First Episcopal District of the AME Church. He worked very hard to prepare and was awarded 3rd place in the competition. He will attend Montclair State University in the fall and study mass media and communications. He would like to start his own video production company.

2010

Zachary D. Brooks

Piscataway High School

Montclair State University

Chibuikem Nwanonyiri

Franklin High School

University of Connecticut

Alexandria Presley

Plainfield High School

Rutgers University

Evelyn Torres

New Brunswick Health Science and Technology High School

Rutgers University

2009

William Diggs

East Brunswick High School

Kean University

Donnell Smiley

New Brunswick Health Science Technology High School

Rutgers University

James Thaxton

New Brunswick Health Science Technology High School

Rutgers University

Alyssa Blake

Piscataway High School

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

Kean University

Earl Roach III

Piscataway High School

Aminah Campbell

New Brunswick High School

Montclair State University

2007

Sharnae Celey

New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology High School

Bloomfield College

Jamal Jeter

Piscataway High School

Marlaina Martin

Piscataway High School

Brown University

Elter Waymer III

New Brunswick High School

North Carolina A&T State University

2006

Edwin Walker Jr.

New Brunswick High School

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Roland Howard

Bishop George Ahr High School

2005

Olabode Ogundare

New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology

High School Temple University

Tristian Cox

Plainfield High School

Rutgers University

2004

Amirah Patterson

Franklin High School

Spelman College

Nathaly Salazar

New Brunswick High School

Montclair University

2003

Joseph Byrd

Franklin High School

Carnegie Melon University

Lydia Wilson

New Brunswick High School

Philadelphia Institute of Art

2002

Thomas Hughes

New Brunswick High School

Morehouse College

Nicole Laws

Piscataway High School

Harvard College

2001

Jovon Berry

New Brunswick High School

North Carolina Central University

Twyla Thompson

Franklin High School

Florida A&M University

2000

Jennifer Dorn

New Brunswick High School

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Kyle Pitts

Franklin High School

Howard University

1999

Christopher Ramsey

New Brunswick High School

Virginia State University

Michael Chamberlayne

Franklin High School

Morehouse College

1998

Darwin Anariba

New Brunswick High School

Rutgers University

Noah L. Porter

St. Peters High School

Monmouth University

Robert L. Horton

New Brunswick High School

US Military Academy Preparatory School

1997

Khigh Stephens

New Brunswick High School

Clark Atlanta University

Heather Doby

St. Peters High School

Montclair State University

Michael Bateman

Piscataway High School

College of New Jersey

1996

James G. Hunter

Franklin High School

Morgan State University

James W. Lockhart

New Brunswick High School

Clark Atlanta University

1994

Lizzette Rivera

New Brunswick High School

Rutgers University/ College of Engineering

Diane J. Gomez

Perth Amboy High School

Princeton University

1992

Jose A. Gonzalez

New Brunswick High School

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Malika Z. Husband

Franklin High School

North Carolina Central

1991

Rashaan K. Harris

Piscataway High School

Princeton University

James D. Harris

New Brunswick High School

Lafayette College

1990

Pernethia Peoples

Franklin High School

Rutgers College

Shane M. Spells

New Brunswick High School

Rutgers College

1989

Khadijah Caffie

New Brunswick High School

Howard University

Christopher M. Toney

Nyerere Education Institute

Morgan State University

1988

Michelle Blackshear

New Brunswick High School

Tuskegee University

Duwan L. Thomas

Nyerere Education Institute

Prairie View A&M University

1987

Alexandria Bonner

Somerville High School

Livingston College/Rutgers

Mark A. Key '91

New Brunswick High School

Rutgers College

1986

Paula E. Harper

New Brunswick High School

Douglass College/Rutgers

Scholarships

STEINLINE AWARD

GREENE AWARD

SIMMONS AWARD

McRAE AWARD

DIAMOND - PEARLS

CRITERIA

PAST RECIPIENTS

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