Meet Our Scholars

2024 Cherry Scholarship Recipients

“That was a moment for me. I couldn’t believe that my story mattered.”

Cherry Scholars come from all walks of life. Some are recent graduates and others have put their dreams of a college education on hold for a few years.

They have four characteristics in common:

  • They are graduates of Evanston Township High School.
  • They are determined to pursue college degrees that will lead to careers in education and youth work.
  • They are late bloomers, many of them faced with life challenges.
  • They are asking for a helping hand from the community they hope to serve.

Our Scholars

2023

Alexandria Bolling
Destini Brown
Victoria Brown
Michael Burrell
Kalea Chatman
Jaheim Cochrane
Graciela Corona
Ava Daye
Sadaya Deeble
Wendy Delgado
Andrea Guy
Michelle Hernandez
Rachel Holmes
Leila Lemieux
Marcus Louie-Charles
Kaia Magno
Aryel Mason
Emily Minerof
Stephanie Munoz
Chassa Pratt
Bi’nish Robinson
Jaydlyn Rogers
Reina Waters

2022

Jennifer Barrera
Jocelyn Becerra
Josiah Berry
Alexandria Bolling
Elijah Bull
Michael Burrell
Kalea Nataye Chatman
Jaheim Cochrane
Jasmine Crayton
Graciela Mendoza Corona
Wendy Becerra Delgado
Colbin Ellis
Celia Heck
Michelle Paola Hernandez
Marcus Louis-Charles
Aryel Mason
Maria Moreno Mendoza
Emily Minerof
Taishiya Nix

2021

Alexandra Bolling
James Bowen
Alexandra Cesar
Kalea Chatman
Wendy Delgado
Michelle Hernandez
Leila Lemieux-Jordan
Aryel Mason
Jeremy McCray
Jasmin Medina
Maria Mendoza
Emily Minerof
Taishiya Nix
Chassa Pratt
Jennifer Rodriguez-Gomez
Jaydlyn Rogers
Nikko Ross
Aurora Sanchez
Jocelyn Segura
Litzy Segura
Caitlyn Strickland
Reina Waters

2020

Alexandria Bolling
Alexandra Cesar
Lauren Davis
Wendy Delgado
Jeron Dorsey
Michelle Hernandez
Ryan Johnson
Leila Lemieux-Jordan
Jermey McCray
Jasmine Medina
Maria Mendoza
Nathan Norman
Chassa Pratt
Jennifer Rodriguez-Gomez
Jaydlyn Rogers
Jocelyn Segura
Litzy Segura
Caitlin Strickland
Mauranne Vernier
Alanna Williams
Asya Wright

2019

Alexandria Bolling
Jordan Demond Brooks
Mechelle Casey
Jeron Dorsey
Jesse Miller
Harris Benjamin Harris
Brianna Jenkins
Ryan Johnson
Leila Lemieux-Jordan
Jeremy McCray
Jasmin Medina
Jose Morales-Martinez
Nathan Norman
Rachel Patino
Jennifer Rodriguez-Gomez
Jaydlyn Rogers
Nikko Ross
Jocelyn Segura
Samita Smith
Caitlyn Strickland
Cathy Wideman
Alanna Williams
Chyna Wright

2018

Jocelyn Becerra
Shaquerra Blackwell
Adrianna Carter
Jesse Chatz
Mylisha Harvey
Ryan Johnson
Alando Massie
Alante Massie
Jasmine Medina
Nayeli Mejia
Jose Morales-Martinez
Jenica Mullins
Nathan Norman
Jasmine Perez
Jennifer Rodriguez-Gomez
Jaydlyn Rogers
Dajah Russell
Yuri Salgado
Sarita Smith
Caitlyn Strickland

2017

Jocelyn Becerra
Adriana Carter
Alexandra Cesar
Jesse Chatz
Denise Clark
Avianna Dennison
Jessica Garcia
Andrea Guy
Alanta Massie
Jessica Mullins
Karen Reynosa
Anamaria Rosales
Dajah Russell
Yuli Salgado
Breyza Wade
Chyna Wright

2016

Sydney Bernadel
Gerald Daye
Ruby Garcia
Andrea Guy
Slvannah Lang
Anamaria Rosales
Dajah Russell
Yuli Delgado
Aisha Steele
Alanna Williams

2015

Marcus Brown
Nat Brown
Nancy Cardenas
Preston DaCosta
Andrea Guy
Mylisha Harvey
Alando Massie,
Karen Reynosa
Anamaria Rosales
Dajah Russell
Alexzandria Saunders,

2014

Marcus Brown
Denise Clarke
Preston DeCosta
Ruby Garcia
Andrea Guy
Alando Massie
Jessica Nelson
Taina Oliver
Matias Orbea
Anamaria Rosales
Alexzandria Saunders

2013

Maria Patino Caban
Tilly-Ana Ceriser
Denise Clarke,
Preston DeCosta
Alana Long
Alando Massie
Rashana Nicks
Matias Orbea
Alexzandria Saunders
Sage Siler
Chantel Washington
Alana Williams

2012

Janell Bradley
Alicia Carletto
Tilly-Ann Ceriser
Shira Englehart
Nicole Jones
Marcus Miller, Jr.
Bethany Mullins
Matias Orbea
Sage Siler
Elrick Thompson
Angel Wharton

2011

Tilly Ana Ceriser
Nicole Cruz
Nicole Jones
Danyale Locke
Marcus Miller, Jr.
Bethany Mullins
Matias Orbea
Brianna Ransom
Jeremy Reilly
Sage Siler
Simone Teamer
Elrick Thompson
Cynja Valcin
Chantel Washington

2010

Tilly Ana Ceriser
Ruth Etrenne
Danyale Locke
Marcus Miller, Jr.
Deon Thompson
Elrick Thompson
Jonathan VanTreeck
Olivia Yates

2009

Janelle Bradley
Alicia Carletto
Anastasia Hildner
Rachel Holmes
Portia Kirk
Danyale Locke
Pamela McGee
Marcus Miller, Jr.
Glenn Smith
Elrick Thompson
Jonathan VanTreeck
Brandi Williams
Olivia Yates

2008

Joi Arceneaux
Janell Bradley
Jacqui Cooper
Alyse Edwards
Neil Elliott
Shira Engelhart
Tracey Gardner
Portia Kirk
Sheridan Merkley
Joanne St. Felix
Deon Thompson
Edson Valencia

2007

Neil Elliot
Nicole Hildner
Darlisa Himrod
Rachel Holmes
Mary Johnston
Ida Payne
Deon Thompson

2006

Tanya Brown
Jennifer Combs
Samantha Davis
Jasmine Frazier
Ida Payne
Dema Sabbara

2005

James Bowen
Jonathan Bradley
Justin Conley
Matthew Hunter
Alissa Melcer
Oyuki Miranda
Ida Payne
Dema Sabbara
Christopher Shelby

Universities

Our Scholars have gone to a wide variety of colleges and universities. Here is a list of some of the places they’ve attended:

Ball State University
Beloit College
Bethany College
Bradley University
Charleston Southern University
Clemson University
Concordia University
DePaul University
George Mason University
Hampton University
Illinois State University
Illinois Wesleyan University
Lake Forest College
Northeastern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Oakton Community College
Southern Illinois University
Spelman College
Trine University
University of Illinois
Western Illinois University
Wilbur Wright College