Fraternity chapter gives seven $1,000 scholarships
The Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., based in Winston Salem, presented $1,000 scholarships to seven African-American seniors enrolled within Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district.
The recipients are:
*Devontae Harrison, a senior at East Forsyth HS. He will be attending WSSU
*Markie McRae, a senior at Mt. Tabor HS. He will be attending UNC-Chapel Hill
*Julian Monell, a senior at Parkland Magnet HS. He will be attending NC A&T State University
*Duone Campbell at W-S Prep Academy
*Brandon Bailey, a senior at Atkins HS. He will be attending NC A & T State Univeristy
*Kaleb Ingram, a senior at Atkins HS. He will be attending Howard University
*Victor Desnoyers, a senior at Atkins HS. He will be attending NCCU
The scholarships were presented on May 9.
A special thanks to the sponsors of Psi Phi chapter’s Inaugural Golf Tournament held in October 2017. All the proceeds donated and hole sponsorship assisted the funding of the scholarship committee.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. was founded on the cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. The founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity wanted the organization and members to uphold the cardinal principle of Scholarship. The Psi Phi Chapter recognizes the importance of young African-American men seeking higher intellect in all things pertaining to the advancement of humanity.
The chapter has been awarding scholarships to African-American males in the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools district annually for many years.
