5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Celebrates 31st Year of Connecting Scholars to Prestigious Colleges
The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project is proud to celebrate its 31st consecutive year of connecting Wilson Scholars from Miami’s public high schools to full scholarship support at prestigious colleges and universities.
Academic Signing Ceremony
The event, known as the 5000 Role Models Wilson Scholars Academic Signing Ceremony, will take place on Sunday, June 9, at 2 PM at Miami Dade College North Campus, School of Justice Multipurpose Room. Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, the founder of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, will lead the ceremony, where the scholars will sign commitment letters to attend 12 institutions of higher learning across four states. The students, dressed in custom-made black suits with signature red and black ties and adorned with Role Model Medallions, will also don caps from their respective schools.
Students’ Achievements
“These graduates hail from 16 Role Model high schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and one in Duval County,” said Congresswoman Wilson. “The boys, some of whom never dreamed of going to college, have met the ever-increasing standards, not just to gain acceptance, but to qualify for scholarships.”
Prestigious Colleges
The scholars will be attending institutions such as Miami Dade College, University of Miami, Florida International University, and several others, including prestigious HBCUs like Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University.
Mentoring and Guidance
The annual ceremony is a culmination of years of mentoring and guidance provided by a broad spectrum of community men, starting as early as the third grade in chapters across more than 124 schools.
Founding of the Initiative
This longstanding initiative was founded in 1993 by Congresswoman Wilson, then a Miami-Dade Public School Board Member, to guide minority boys along a path to manhood and college, inspired by Frederick Douglass’ principle that “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
Conclusion
The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project is proud to celebrate its 31st year of connecting Wilson Scholars to prestigious colleges and universities. We congratulate the graduating scholars and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in their communities.
FAQs
* What is the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project?
+ The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project is a non-profit organization that connects minority boys from Miami’s public high schools to full scholarship support at prestigious colleges and universities.
* What is the purpose of the project?
+ The purpose of the project is to guide minority boys along a path to manhood and college, inspired by Frederick Douglass’ principle that “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
* How long has the project been in operation?
+ The project has been in operation for 31 years, since its founding in 1993.