
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
Past awardees have excelled in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, and in their communities. We are proud of all they have accomplished and contributed to the fabric of life in Wilmington and beyond.
PAST AWARDEES
TIFFANY ABRIZ-DURAN
Conrad Schools of Science
HIGH SCHOOL:
2020
GRADUATION YEAR:
Bowdoin College
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Tiffany Abriz-Duran graduated from Conrad Schools of Science with a 3.89 GPA. Tiffany was involved in the Minority Student Union where she served as Co-Vice President. She also served as Vice President of the Nation Honor Society and Rho Kappa Honor Society. Tiffany volunteered at the Faithful Friends Animal Shelter. She is enrolled at Bowdoin College where she intends to major in Psychology.
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DEVON JONES
Mount Pleasant High School
HIGH SCHOOL:
2020
GRADUATION YEAR:
Kutztown State University
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Devon Jones graduated from Mount Pleasant High School with. a 3.2 GPA. Devon was the Captain of the football and basketball teams where he achieved Academic First Team All-State for Varsity Football and Academic First Team All-Conference for Varsity Basketball. He also participated in the Black Student Union. Devon is enrolled at Kutztown State University where he intends to major in Business Management and minor in Sports Management.
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JOHNNY MEANS
Delaware Military Academy
HIGH SCHOOL:
2017
GRADUATION YEAR:
University of Delaware
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Growing up in the South Bridge neighborhood, Johnny Means is passionate about chess and his community, having taught dozens of local youth the game over the years. In 2014, he helped launch the Wilmington Urban Chess Initiative, which brings the chess into after-school programs and helps foster the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. After graduating from Delaware Military Academy, Johnny majored in Management Information Systems and minored in Business Analytics at the University of Delaware. He currently works as a Data Engineer at The Chemours Company in Wilmington.
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ANDREW BROWN
Salesianum School
HIGH SCHOOL:
2017
GRADUATION YEAR:
Villanova University
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY:

"I am incredibly grateful for the Wilmington High School Alumni scholarship, as it was crucial to my ability to pursue and accomplish the goal of graduating from college. I truly appreciate the generosity and support of WHSA for the role they played in what were a great and fulfilling four years at Villanova. The experience enabled me to grow massively both academically and as a person."
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LAURYN JONES
Cab Calloway School of the Arts
HIGH SCHOOL:
2016
GRADUATION YEAR:
Howard University
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY:

"The Wilmington High School Alumni Scholarship helped ensure that I graduated from the illustrious Howard University debt-free. I've successfully graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Post-graduation, I've begun applying for jobs in my field with the intention to move either to DC or LA. Within the next 5 years, I'd like to return to school to earn my Master's in Drama Therapy in order to become a certified clinician in the creative arts therapy arena. Thank you so much for your financial contribution to my education. It has lifted some of the financial burden off my family, allowing me to flourish in my education stress-free."