Dayson Brooks

"I am writing this letter to thank all of those who have contributed to the fund and those who decided to grant me additional funding for my 2020-2021 academic school year. Like so many others, I have been struggling with the various obstacles and hardships presented by this year; however, receiving this scholarship has offered me some relief."

Taylor Owens

Currently, I serve as the Director of Scholastic Pursuits within the college of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS)…I am responsible for connecting CNAHS students with professional development opportunities such as scholarships, internship/externships, conferences, webinars, workshops, employment opportunities, and research with a heightened focus on providing opportunities for international students. I am responsible for all majors, classifications, and career paths that are aptly represented. I also assist students with test prep workshops, and the Dean’s list recognition ceremony, and the CNAHS career fair.

I also served as a 2020 tutor-mentor for the MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program in which I was responsible for day-to-day Math classes and afternoon workshops (Vision Boards & Scholarships and Candid Connections).

Tyrone Parker

Tyrone received the A. V. Waters scholarship in 2012, 2014, and 2015. He graduated from Shenandoah University in 2016 with a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Music Production Recording Technology and Business Entrepreneurship. Beginning in 2015 for Jazz on the Green, our annual celebration of the A V Waters Scholarship, Tyrone ensured that we have wonderful music to entertain our guests. He is currently the Audio Video and Lighting Director at Morning Star Baptist Church. He owns and operates the TAP Production Company, providing the best audio-video and lighting production services. He has also opened a recording studio, TAP Studio.