TURN 2 Endowed Scholarship Programs The Turn 2 Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its Endowed Scholarships. Turn 2 offers a variety of scholarships for students who demonstrate academic success and positive behavior, live healthy lifestyles and participate in community activities. Our best wishes go out to all the applicants. Here is a glimpse of our scholars: • Derek Jeter/St. Peter Claver Catholic School Scholarship »• Derek Jeter/Hillsborough Education Foundation Scholarship » • Derek Jeter/Jackie Robinson Scholarship » • Derek Jeter/Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship » • Derek Jeter/Sonny Connors Scholars » • United Negro College Fund/Sharlee Jeter Scholarship » The Derek Jeter/St. Peter Claver Catholic School Scholarships
St. Peter Claver Catholic School offers an educational program that is open to all students regardless of race, nationality, or religious belief. It is our purpose to foster service to others, to be committed to the dignity of all people and provide Christian education to African American youth of the community. Convinced of the dignity of each individual, St. Peter Claver Catholic School tries to develop each child according to his or her ability. The total school program provides for the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth of each student. Today, over 110 years since the school opened, the school accommodates students in the Early Childhood Program through grade eight. It is the oldest African American School in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, and the oldest African American school still functioning not only in Hillsborough County, but also in the State of Florida. St. Peter Claver Catholic School has a rich heritage and is recognized by the community for its positive discipline, moral values and strong curriculum. The lives of many citizens have changed dramatically by the academic and spiritual guidance provided by the school. Over the years, former students have greatly enriched not only the Tampa community, but also the nation. The Turn 2 Foundation currently provides financial assistance for 15 students to attend St. Peter Claver Catholic School on a yearly basis. The Derek Jeter/Hillsborough Education Foundation Scholarship is administered by the Hillsborough Education Foundation. It is awarded to one male and one female recipient who exhibits excellence in academics, participates in extra-curricular activities and is active in community service. The scholarship is renewable every four years.  Terril GibsonHigh School: Robinson High SchoolCollege: Florida State University College Major: Business; Finance focus
 Vanity ShieldsHigh School: Hillsborough High SchoolCollege: University of South Florida College Major: Medical Oncologist Awards & Honors: National Honor Society, Zeta Psi Zeta Sorority, President of Sign Language Club, Tutor for Sign Language Club, and varsity basketball player, among others.  Nevena PeharHigh School: Robinson High SchoolCollege: University of South Florida College Major: Music and Psychology Awards & Honors: Athena Young Woman of Promise 2006, Band Director’s Award 2005, Girls State Delegate 2006, Master Musician 2006, Volleyball Friendship Award 2005, National Honor Society Member, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society among others.
 Charles ZhuHigh School: King – International Baccalaureate ProgramCollege:Yale University College Major: Environmental Science and Humanities Awards & Honors:Wendy’s High School Heisman finalist 2006, Coco Cola Foundation National Scholars finalist 2006, Senior Environmental Sciences Division-Hillsborough county Science and Engineering Fair Champion 2006, National Advanced Placement Scholar 2006, SDHC Carolyn Crow Memorial Award for Science 2006, Marcela Martinez Award for Leadership 2006, among many others.  Ornella DixonHigh School: Blake High SchoolCollege: Florida State University College Major: English and Law Major Awards & Honors:Student Advisory Committee 2006-2008, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Principal’s Award 2007, Team Captain Cross Country, and Team Captain Track.
 George ConnorHigh School: Bloomingdale High SchoolCollege: University of South Florida College Major: Business and Accounting Awards & Honors: National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Who’s Who of American Scholars, and 2006-2007 District, Regional and State Wrestling Contender.
The Derek Jeter/Jackie Robinson Scholarship provides financial assistance and mentoring to young minority students who are entering college.  Akpanoluo EttehHigh School: Natick High School, Natick, Mass.College: Yale University Major: Cognitive Science
The Derek Jeter/Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship is a four-year scholarship providing financial assistance to male and female students demonstrating academic and personal excellence, as well as leadership qualities that promote substance-free lifestyles.
High School: Heritage Christian Academy |
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 DwayneHigh School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.Clubs: Basketball and Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon |
 JavaeHigh School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.Clubs: Basketball, Senior Citizen Luncheon and Track |
 MuziHigh School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.Clubs: Paw Print Newspapers, Model United Nations, Tennis, Fashion/Art Club, and Math Club |
 MaritzaHigh School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.Clubs: Fall Drama, Paw Print Newspapers, and Rifle Club |
 DanielleHigh School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.Clubs: Girls Basketball, Girls Outdoor Track, Peer Ministry, Social Adventures Club, Senior Citizens and Luncheon/Freshman For a Day Guide |
 CodyHigh School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.Clubs: Football and Basketball |
"I am very happy that I decided to come to Queen of Peace for my high school education," Janine said. "It has been an honor to receive a scholarship from Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation and I hope someday I can help other students in a similar way" she continued.
Janine
High School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J. (graduate)
College: University of Texas
Accomplishments at Queen of Peace: Honors student, writer, nationally-recognized athlete with all-league, all-county, all-state and all-American honors. In addition, Janine was recognized as Athlete of the Week by the Bergen Record, as well as many other N.J. Newspapers, USA Track, and Athlete of the Year by the Star Ledger. She led Queen of Peace to a Group I State Championship in 2005 with first place finishes in the 55m, 400m, and 800m. Janine's consistent and impressive times on the track rewarded her as the most decorated athlete in New Jersey history and with the attention of every college track scout in the country. Janine was honored as the Queen of Peace Home Coming Queen and was recognized with Janine Davis Day (the only Queen of Peace student to ever receive that honor).
The United Negro College Fund/Sharlee Jeter Scholarship is a partnership between the Turn 2 Foundation and the United Negro College Fund. The scholarship provides four Jeter's Leaders graduates with $6,000 per year for four years at a Historically Black College or University.
Suewayne Burke
High School: The School for Legal StudiesCollege: Spelman College
Major: Political Science
Quote: “You may encounter many defeats but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats so you can know who you are, what you rise from, how you can still come out of it.” - Maya Angelou
Diandra Davidson
High School: Bay Side High School, Queens, N.Y.College: Howard University
Major: Journalism Communications
Minor: Fashion Merchandising
Quote: “In order to be a leader and for those to put trust into someone, you must be diligent, willing, and prepared to take the initiative and be a role model; therefore, you have to be influential.”
Jaleesa Diaz
High School: Thurgood Marshall AcademyCollege: Spelman College
Major: English / Focus in Sports Journalism
Quote: "Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, 'She doesn’t have what it takes.' They will say, 'Women don’t have what it takes.'" - Clare Booth Luce
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