The James Stephens III Scholarship Foundation

Presents

 21^st Anniversary Gala

James Stephens III announces celebrities for the 21st Annual James Stephens III Scholarship Foundation Event

RALEIGH NC – On Saturday April 25, 2009, The 21 annual James Stephens III Scholarship Foundation gala will be held at Progress Energy Center of the Performing Arts Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina at 8:00 pm.  The Celebrities for this event were announced at the annual Scholarship Gala board meeting.  This year’s celebrities are a star studded group who believe in the vision of The James Stephens III Scholarship Foundation.    The gala will be hosted by (Roj) Earnest Thomas from the hit television series “What’s Happening” and the acclaimed movie “Malcolm X.”  Also appearing will be Jazz great, Mike Phillips, Gospel Genius Canton Jones, Emmanuel Lewis, Alfonzo McAuley of the movies Pride and Fat Albert Other celebrities and special guest include Geri Reischl as Jan of the Brady Bunch, Thomas Dortch Atlanta's Hall of Fame businessman of the Year and past prsident of the 100 Black Men of America, Olympic medalist Ed Mosses, Sports agent Steve Kauffman, From the Macdonalds corporation global Pat Harris, Lucille O’Neal of the quality of life fund, Pro Golfer Andia Winslow, Roger Hernandez, 2 time Word kick boxer Johnny Davis, Jazz vocalist Margo Leduc and lead singer from the Temptations Louis Price. 

 The Super Kid Award will be awarded to Ty'Sheoma Bethea, the young woman who was invited to attend President Obama's State of the Economy Address to Congress with the First Family. Please see www.tysheomabethea.com for more information on this remarkable student.

The JAMES STEPHENS III Scholarship Foundation directly helps students today in Wake, Durham, and Dillon counties in North and South Carolina.  The James Stephens III Scholarship Foundation is designed to assist our future leaders who face a widening educational gap by providing books, computers, or financial support to students who are committed to pursuing their educational achievements. The Foundation recognizes the educational accomplishments, potential, and commitment of young people.

 The Super Kid Award will be awarded to Ty'Sheoma Bethea, the young woman who was invited to attend President Obama's State of the Economy Address to Congress with the First Family. Please see www.tysheomabethea.com for more information on this remarkable student.

The JAMES STEPHENS III Scholarship Foundation directly helps students today in Wake, Durham, and Dillon counties in North and South Carolina.  The James Stephens III Scholarship Foundation is designed to assist our future leaders who face a widening educational gap by providing books, computers, or financial support to students who are committed to pursuing their educational achievements. The Foundation recognizes the educational accomplishments, potential, and commitment of young people.