Omega Psi Phi chapter honors local citizens, awards scholarship
Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity celebrated its 2018 International Achievement Week with the theme of “Omega Men: Effecting Positive Change in Communities Worldwide.”
Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity celebrated its 2018 International Achievement Week with the theme of “Omega Men: Effecting Positive Change in Communities Worldwide.” On Thursday, Nov. 15, at Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, the Omega men held their Achievement Week Award Ceremony with guest speaker, Dr. Keith Vereen, to honor and recognize individuals for the work they have done to improve and empower the community.
The winner of the 2018 Achievement Week High School Essay Contest was also announced. Kieran Sawyer was selected for his essay responding to the question, “How has social media impacted today’s youth and what influence does it have on their future?” The essay contest participants had to write a 700- to 750-word essay on the topic.
At the Achievement Week award ceremony on Nov. 15, Sawyer received a local college scholarship and is now eligible to compete at the district and international levels for an additional scholarship.
The Achievement Week committee was led by Chairman Bro. Richard Watkins.
Other awards were also given out.
