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The recipients of the Gist Scholarship are very gifted and talented individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence and qualities that ensure professional success. Profiles of the former recipients are below:
Recipient Name:

Kirah R. Powell

Inducted: 2008
University: Morgan State University
Major: Biology
Extra Information:

Advanced Placement Language and Composition
University of Maryland, Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute
Emergency Medical Technician-B
Student Government Association


Recipient Name:

Ronnie Washington

Inducted: 2006
University: Morehouse College Alumni '10
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Major: Economics
Extra Information:
National Honor Society
Who’s Who Among American High School Students
Maryland Distinguished Scholar
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Oxon Hill High School Newspaper Co-Editor
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa

Recipient Name:

Adelanke Akinrinmade

Inducted: 2006
University: Morgan State University Alumni '09
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Biology
Extra Information:
Agape Outreach Ministry
Two Saturdays a month, Feeding of the Homeless in Downtown DC
International House of Prayer
Cleaning up of the community in NE,DC
Washington Time for the Aging
Volunteer at the home and help the elderly
Morgan State University Gateway Scholar
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

Desiree Michelle Roberts
Recipient Name:

Desiree Michelle Roberts

Inducted: 2005
University: Bowie State University
Major: Business Management
Extra
Information:
Graduate West Springfield High C/O 2005
Who’s Who 2004 & 2005
Tae Won Do – Black Belt age 11
Piano & Voice lessons – Music / Arts & Capone youth choir
Step Team – West Springfield & Victory Temple Church
Volunteer at Inova Commonwealth Care Center


Freddie Velez Recipient Name:

Freddie Velez

Inducted: 2003
University: University of Maryland Eastern Shore Alumni '07
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Biology
Extra Information:
Oxon Hill High C/O 2003
Varsity Wrestling Team
2003 Oxon Hill High Most Valuable Wrestler
Prince George's County Champion (103lbs)
2003 Prince George's Journal All County Wrestler
2003 Gazette Journal All County Wrestler
Univ of MD Eastern Shore Honor's Student
Dean's List
Cum Laude
Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society