2009 Abramson Foundation Scholarship Award Recipients: Sharnita Brice, Woodrow Wilson High School, Towson University Michelle Brown, McKinley Technology High School, Florida A & M University Markeytta Harrison, Calvin Coolidge High School, University of Virginia Nico Hinkle, Dunbar High School, Florida A & M University Martez Hurt, H.D. Woodson High School, Florida A & M University Jelani Johnson, McKinley Technology High School, North Carolina A & T State University Charniqua Lawson, Thurgood Marshall Academy, Clark Atlanta University Qi Ling Li, Bell Multicultural High School, James Madison University Miya Upshur-Williams, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Sarah Lawrence College			As a distinguished member of the Washington legal community, Frederick B. Abramson was a private practitioner, and served as President of the District of Columbia Bar and Bar Counsel to the Board on Professional Responsibility of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Growing up in Harlem, he received a scholarship to Yale University and graduated from the University of Chicago Law School. Fred never forgot his roots or how crucial education was to his success. During his professional life he became a mentor and role model to courageous young people pursuing their dreams of education. After his untimely death, friends and colleagues sought to honor his memory and continue his commitment to young people by creating the Frederick B. Abramson Memorial Foundation. 2009 Scholarship Awards Luncheon The Frederick B. Abramson Foundation held its annual 2009 Scholarship Awards Luncheon on June 18 to honor the achievements of a dynamic group of nine graduating District of Columbia Public School high school seniors. Bruce Johnson, from W*USA 9, served as Master of Ceremonies and 2008 Scholars Shamaya Fenwick-Chisholm and Frank Fleming served as keynote speakers. Since 1991, the Abramson Foundation has awarded nearly $800,000 in scholarships to over 250 DC Public School graduates who have continued on to four year colleges and universities. In addition to solid academic credentials, the Foundation seeks individuals whose activities and goals demonstrate their commitment to their communities in concrete ways. The scholarships are awarded based on financial need. 2009 Abramson Scholars with MC Bruce Johnson from WUSA 9 and Board President Richard Hanks Bruce Johnson, WUSA 9 Aaron Jenkins, 1999 Scholar and Mentoring Chair, and former board member, Judge Gladys Kessler, honor Donna Wulkan, Esq. for her commitment and service to the Foundation Shamaya Fenwick-Chisholm, 2008 Scholar attending George Washington University delivers keynote speech Frank Fleming, 2008 Scholar attending James Madison University delivers keynote speech Addy Schmitt, Mentoring Chair, discusses the Scholarship Program 2009 Scholarship Awards Luncheon

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