2007 Award Recipients

2007 Adopt-A-Family

In this photo: (L-R): Dorothy Bates, Brittany's grandmother, Brittany's friend, Brittany Bates and Kenneth Carter, her uncle

Brittany Bates, who is visually impaired, and her grandmother and uncle have been adopted for 2007 by the organization. The Legacy Ladies have set up at $20,000 trust fund for Brittany which will go towards her education. She is a graduating senior and will be going to El Camino College. In order to assist her in her higher education, the Legacy Ladies have purchased a computer designed for the visually impaired, in addition to providing she and her family an ocean cruise as a graduation gift. The organization has also bought Brittany a professional wardrobe for her new job, as well as assist her in independent living options.

2007 Crenshaw H.S. Scholarship Recipients

In this photo: (L-R): Ladies Lisa Chevalier, Sheri Watts and Barbara Coleman. Recipients: Delazurae Cox, Dennis Denman, Miles Goodloe and Angel Harlins (see 2007 CHS Scholarships for more information)

Qualified students were awarded scholarships totaling $20,000. Each student received $5,000.



Xavier University

In this photo: (L-R): President of Legacy Ladies, Jacqueline Castillo, Dr. Norman Francis, President, Xavier University, Torch Award Chairperson, Lady Beverly Ryder

Xavier University was awarded $20,000 to establish a scholarship fund for qualified graduating students from Crenshaw High School. Kenneth Aiken, Jr., of Crenshaw high School, who was recently accepted at Xavier, has been the first beneficiary of $2,500 in scholarship funds.


Universal College of Beauty

In this photo: (L-R): Valencia Caerreone and Ladies Jacqueline Castillo and Loretta Williams

Valencia Carreone, a student at Universal College of Beauty, was the recipient of a $2,000 scholarship.



Crenshaw High School

In this photo: (L-R): Lady Patricia Gibson, Principal of Crenshaw High Shool, Sheilah Saunders, Lady Jacqueline Castillo

Crenshaw High School, the adopt-a-school for Legacy Ladies, was awarded $31,609 to purchase a mobile learning lab to establish a Legacy Ladies Technology Center at the school. The organizations will provide an after school program called, Computers 101: Technology for Life.

Little Rock Nine Foundation

In this photo: Ms. Carlotta Lanier

President of the Little Rock Nine Foundation, Ms. Carlotta Lanier, accepted an award of $5,000 on behalf of the foundation. This contribution to the foundation will go towards scholarships which will provide direct financial support and a mentorship program for students to help them reach their educational goals.