MEN OF VISION, INC. HOLDS 18TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CEREMONY

     Men of Vision, Inc. is a local, grass roots, community services organization that has mentored over 2,500 young men over the last 18 years. The organization boasts a 100% graduation rate and EVERY young man is either joining the military, attending college, or trade school, or going right into the workforce, states Ross Anderson, founder. The organization held its 18^thAcademic Achievement Scholarship Award Ceremony at Middleton High School on May 11^th. At this time, Anderson announced that he is “passing the torch to the next generation to MaQuavius Hamilton and Timothy Nobles, who have been part of the organization for the past 10+ years. This passage conveys spiritual impartation, passion, passing the torch, a leader in one generation cheering on a torchbearer in the next generation.” Award recipients in this photo are: Pedro Caballero, Jefferson High School; Julian Hernandez, Hillsborough High School; Peace David, Hillsborough High School; Donvayn Dawkins, Jefferson High School; HCC Vice President Dr. Kenneth Ray; and Jakeel Smith, Jefferson High School. (Photograph by Tonya M. Lewis)