The AELF 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony, was held on Saturday, May 13 at the Old West Florida Enrichment Center. The winners of the Oratorical Contest received a trophy; winners of the Overall Monetary/ Scholarship awards received a check, and a trophy. All Scholars received an AELF polo shirt, and a certificate of participation. The AELF 2023 Scholar Awards are as follows:
Oratorical Contest Winners – Alpha Rise Academy (A.R.A.), Grades 3-5
- Gabriel Dennis – 1st Place
- Josiah Onigbanjo – 2nd Place
- Caleb Dennis – 3rd Place
Oratorical Contest Winners – Alpha Leadership Program for Higher Achievement (A.L.P.H.A.), Grades 6-8
- Reginald Johnson III – 1st Place
- Tylen Russell – 2nd Place
- Marcus Dennis II – 3rd Place
Oratorical Contest Winners – Alpha Millennium Academy (A.M.A.), Grades 9-12
- Zion Reed-Daniels – 1st Place
- Elijah Reed-Daniels – 2nd Place
- Braden Singletary – 3rd Place
Overall Monetary Award Winners – A.R.A.
- Gabriel Dennis – 1st Place ($300)
- Caleb Dennis – 2nd Place ($250)
- Carter Nixon – 3rd Place ($200)
Overall Scholarship Award Winners – A.L.P.H.A.
- Reginald Johnson III – 1st Place ($1,000)
- Marcus Dennis II – 2nd Place ($700)
- Tylen Russell – 3rd Place ($500)
Overall Scholarship Award Winners – A.M.A.
- Zion Reed-Daniels – 1st Place ($1,200)
- Elijah Reed-Daniels – 2nd Place ($1,000)
- Korey Rosier – 3rd Place ($750)
Medallion Award – Braden Singletary (A.M.A./Grades 9-12), *Graduating Senior
We are excitedly anticipating the start of Phase II (summer, June-July) where we will host one Scholar Session and one face-to-face activity on Saturday’s from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Phase II will launch on June 17, 2023, with a face-to-face activity, followed by a Scholar Virtual Session on June 24, 2023. Specific details regarding Phase II sessions and activities will be provided soon.