Torch Awards on the Greens
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Dear Valued Supporters,
Because of you, we made history together at our inaugural golf charitable fundraiser, “Torch Awards on The Greens.” Because of you, we entertained 152 golfers at the resort-style Braemar Country Club. Because of you, we have increased our scholarship fund, and we will be able to provide additional resources to our students who participate in our leadership program, “From the School House to the White House Leadership Academy.
In the tradition of the Torch Awards, the honoree for this year’s Torch Awards was Legacy Ladies supporter and advocate, Los Angeles City Councilmember, Paul Koretz, of the 5th district.
He and staff member, Gregory Martayan, Director of Public Safety & Special Assignments, have been true friends and allies of the organization for the past five years. Councilmember Koretz has firmly backed the organizations ongoing academic, scholarship and mentorship initiatives, which has greatly changed the trajectory of the lives of young African American girls. This year was no different. In an unexpected and surprise announcement earlier in the year, Councilmember Koretz awarded a City grant to the organization in the amount of $75,000. The funding provided by Councilmember Koretz is in support of the initiatives and expansion of the leadership academy to other high schools.
l-r: Leslie Houston, Vernell Johnson, Candida Mobley, Gregory Martayan - Director of Public Safety & Special Assignments, Jackie Castillo, Councilmember Paul Koretz, Chris Schauble, Joan Pelico-Chief of Staff, Pat Smith,
Reese Johnson
And the Winners Are
1st Place Amazing Foursome
l-r: Emcee, Chris Schauble, George Weaver, Mikal Quarles, Charles "Chip” Womack, John Harris, Emcee, Andre Farr
2nd Place Amazing Foursome
l-r: Henry Tilman, Calvin Sweeney, Chris Schauble,
Ernestos Balestero, Frank Perez
3rd Place Amazing Foursome
l-r: Johnnie Whitaker, Chris Schauble, Jeffrey Whittaker,
not pictured: Aston Roberts, Ron Jonz
Shaun Michael Award Winner
Andre Farr and David Vasquez
Additional Winners
Closest to the Pin - Fred Williamson, Jr., Ladies Closest to The Pin - Angelica Powell, Ladies Longest Drive - Nicole Tucker, Putting Contest winners - James Arceneaux and Charles Womack
All photos available on Foxxmedia.smugmug.com
Educational Sponsors
We also thank our educational and hole sponsors H. Kay Jarvis and Kenneth B.Jarvis Foundation, Ken and Karen Webster Parks Foundation, Longest Yard Sponsor, Don Wofford, Trophy Sponsor, Justin Castillo, Closest to the Pin, Ivan’s Cooking, LLC, and Hole-In-One Sponsor, Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills by Andre Dawson.
Scholarship Recipients
Your donations are making a difference!
Mykal
McNeal
2021 Graduate
Attending Cal State University of Northridge
Malia
Mitchell
2021 Graduate
Attending Howard University
Kumani
Harper
2021 Graduate
Attending California State University, LA
Chelsea
Leckford
2021 Graduate
Attending Grambling State University
Sarah
Djato
2021 Graduate
Attending University of Pennsylvania
Again, we are grateful for your support for making it possible for young ladies in our leadership academy an opportunity to soar.
In Appreciation,
Our Mission
Our mission is to be a premier organization that transforms the lives of disenfranchised girls. We foster character, confidence and grace through our academic and experiential programs; with the goal of developing extraordinary thinkers who are courageous leaders that will become productive global citizens.
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