Child
Alexander, 1st grader at Immaculate Conception School in the Bronx
Proud mother
Maria, works full-time at a law firm
CSF family since
2009-10 school year
Claim to fame
Alexander rocked out on the drums at his school’s PreK graduation
Future plans
Drummer, fire fighter, or police officer
Child
Madison, 3rd grader at Our Lady of the Snows School in North Floral Park, NY (Queens)
Proud mother
JoseAnn, attending La Guardia Community College to become a nurse
CSF family since
2007-08 school year
Talents
Madison is quite the artist and loves to use “big words,” her mom says
Children
Jordan, Kindergarten, and Aiden, 2nd grade, at Harding Academy in Memphis, TN
Proud mother
Angela, a public school teacher
CSF family since
2009-10 school year
Activities
Enjoys playing in the snow and with his friends
Child
Saba, 6th grader at Immaculate Conception School in the Bronx
Proud parents
Samuel and Marie
CSF Family Since
2004-05 school year
Achievements
Saba recently won $5,000 for her school through an essay contest sponsored by the alternative rock band O.A.R.
Children
Montell, 7th grader, and Mishay, 2nd grader, both at St. Peter Claver School in New Orleans
Proud grandmother
Sharon
CSF family since
2004-05 school year
Incredible story
Hurricane Katrina's devastating effects forced the family to relocate to Fort Worth, Texas – leaving their CSF scholarship behind. Before they had even found an apartment, Sharon worked with CSF to find another quality private school for her grandkids. After spending a year in Fort Worth, both Montell and Mishay were able to return to St. Peter Claver School.
Children
Briana, 8th grader, and Emily, 6th grader, both at Guardian Angel School in Manhattan
Proud mother
Stephanie, an investigator
CSF family since
2005-06 school year
Activities
Both girls play soccer, love to read, and volunteer at their school’s after school program. Emily also enjoys dancing.
Child
Camilla, 6th grader at Trinity Christian School in San Francisco
Proud mother
Camilla, currently pursuing a paralegal/law degree
CSF family since
2008-09 school year
Activities
Camilla writes and reads news articles on camera for a TV station run by her school. She is also a competitive dancer and hopes to own a dance studio and become a teacher or a real estate agent when she grows up.
Children
Hasan, 7th grader at St. Agnes School in Pittsburgh
Older siblings
Natasha, a recent 8th grade grad, and Lamar and Christina who also used CSF scholarships to attend St. Agnes School. Natasha is moving on to North Catholic High School, Lamar is now in college, and Christina is beginning 11th grade.
Grandmother
Irma, runs a day-care center out of her home and adopted all four grandchildren.
CSF family since
1999-00 school year
Children
Dennis, 11th grader at St. Raymond's High School for Boys, and Demi, 6th grader at St. Raymond's Elementary School in the Bronx
Proud mother
Solangel, a case manager for HIV positive individuals at a local hospital
CSF family since
1999-00 school year
Future plans
Dennis is considering several colleges in Pennsylvania and wants to study accounting and business. Demi plans to go to college and work in a hospital like her mother – or maybe become an Olympic swimmer!
Child
Jasmine, 8th grader, at Hutchison School in Memphis, TN
Proud parents
Tamika and James
CSF family since
2009-10 school year
Future plans
Jasmine hopes to become a lawyer, doctor, or pyschiatrist. She also dreams of opening a school for girls in Africa.
Children
Joel, 8th grader, and David, 1st grader, both at St. John Elementary School in the Bronx
Proud mother
Giselle, full-time secretary
CSF family since
2008-09 school year
Child
Pietro, 3rd grader at St. Francis Xavier School in Bronx, NY
Proud parents
Peter and Laura
CSF family since
2007-08 school year