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LEADERSHIP
HERITAGE
MATEO
ANTOINETTE
MYLES
KAREN
MATHBOWL
GRAD
COLLEGEISRAEL
DILIGENT
TRIPS
SUCCESSFUL

EARL JR.

ENGINEERING

PACEVICTORIA

XAVIER

COLLEGE

& Success

35th Annual PACE
Graduation & Awards Banquet

Class of 2017

Sheraton-Eatontown
6 Industrial Way East 6 Eatontown, NJ 07724

May 13, 2017

Negro National Anthem ................................................................................................................................... 1
PACE History .................................................................................................................................................. 2
A Day at PACE ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Program & Menu ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Directors Address to Graduates ....................................................................................................................... 5
Governing Body ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Staff 2016-2017 .......................................................................................................................................... 7 - 8
Student Body & Parent Representatives .......................................................................................................... 9
Student Body .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Retiree Recognition .........................................................................................................................................11
Keynote Speaker .............................................................................................................................................12
Brookdale Representative ...............................................................................................................................13
Soloist .............................................................................................................................................................14
2017 Graduates ...................................................................................................................................... 16 - 24
Ads........................................................................................................................................................... 25 - 43
2015-2016 Award Recipients ................................................................................................................. 44 - 45
2016-2017 Eye-Opener Participants ............................................................................................................. 46
Acknowledgments ........................................................................................................................................ 47
Message from Banquet Committee..................................................................................................................51

PACE - Monmouth is the winner of a
NJ STATE GOVERNORS
JEFFERSON AWARD

for public service through STEM

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

The Negro National Anthem

"Lift Every Voice and Sing"

Words By: James Weldon Johnson
Music by John Rosamond Johnson

James Weldon Johnson Lift Every Voice and sing till earth and heaven ring John Rosamond Johnson
Ring with the harmonies of liberty

Let our rejoicing rise high as the listening skies
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea

Sing a song, full of the faith that the dark past has taught us
Sing a song, full of the hope that the present has brought us

Facing the rising sun of our new day begun
Let us march on till victory is won

Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod
felt in the days when hope unborn had died

yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet
come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
We have come, over a way that which tears has been watered
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered
Out of the gloomy past, till now we stand at last,
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast

GOD of our weary years, GOD of our silent tears
Thou Who has brought us thus far on the way

Thou Who hast by Thy might, led us into the light
Keep us for‐e‐ver in the path we pray

Lest our feet, stray from the places our GOD where me met thee
Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world we forget Thee

Shadowed beneath thy hand, may we forever stand
TRUE TO OUR GOD, TRUE TO OUR NATIVE LAND

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” was written by the noted black poet and civil rights leader James Weldon Johnson and music composed by his
brother, John R. Johnson. It was originally intended for use in a program given by a group of Jacksonville, Florida school children to cele-
brate Lincoln’s birthday. In as much as its words tend to convey a sense of birthright and heritage, it is often referred to as the
“Negro National Anthem” and sung as the opening of various public gatherings.

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PACE History

PACE-Monmouth (formerly known as PACE-Brookdale), was originated by men who shared a dream of introducing the African-American and
Hispanic youth population to careers in engineering through the concepts of advance mathematical skills. Wayne Brown, David Hill, David Jones
and Mike Sanders, all members of the National Technical Association, realized that minorities were not entering engineering elds and decided to
start a program for high school students.

In 1982, the four men went into the local high schools and churches to inform the youth and parents that a program was created for them to learn
about the engineering eld. PACE was becoming a reality. The constitution, by-laws and colors of buff and burgundy were chosen in 1984. After
these by-laws were in place, they needed a place to teach the curriculum, needed instructors and teaching materials.

First, they applied to Monmouth College, but Monmouth College rejected their ideas. After meeting with Brookdale liaison, Dr. Fry, Brookdale
Community College agreed to allow them to meet on their campus. Dr.WebsterTrammell was auspicious in letting us continue to hold classes there.
After a few years, Dr.Trammell gave up the position and Ms. Cheryl Krakow became our liaison. Today, Nancy Kegelman and Donna Cuddy are our
Brookdale Community College liaisons.

Through the years, instructors have come and gone. The program has had many volunteers who have given an incredible amount of time and energy to
continue th dreams of those four men.

When the program rst started, the student population was only 19. In 1986-1989, student enrollment totaled 90. Today our student population is
between 40 and 60. The students who participated in the PACE program lives have been nourished and enriched with knowledge and experiences from
our pro cient staff and guest speakers.

Pace Students Are Exposed To The Following

Ÿ A diverse group of speakers at the Eye-Openers, who offer a variety of subjects to enrich our students minds. These speakers present topics on
Black or Hispanic history, economics, lifestyles, college entrance exams and requirements as well as nancial aid.

Ÿ Every year, the students have the opportunity to visit college campuses. They have visited colleges in Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington
D.C., Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. These visits give our students a rst hand view of what the colleges requirements are
and how to prepare themselves to pursue their educational goals.

Ÿ In 1989-1990 school years, our PACE-Brookdale students participated in a Chemical Engineering contest that was organized by the
National Association of Black Chemical Engineers. Our PACE students were the regional champions in knowledge of Math, Engineering
Concepts and Black History.

Ÿ Some of our students have gone on to the“INROADS”PROGRAM. This program follows the student through their four years of college.
INROADS nds them summer employment and during their senior year helped them to nd more permanent employment.

Ÿ Companies such as AT&T, Lucent and Hewlett-Packard have also offered PACE students internships during summer. The students participate
in the Summer Science Programs.

Ÿ PACE students are exposed to cultural celebrations such as Kwanzaa, Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. They have
attended plays such as Sara na.

Ÿ We had ight lessons given to the mechanical engineering students by the volunteers from NJ Black Pilot Association from the NJ Airport in
Howell.

Ÿ Our students have attended the Black expos, they have learned a lot about different cultures, corporations and black products.

PACE-Monmouth (started in 1982 as PACE-Brookdale) was the rst PACE branch. A few years later, PACE branches began to spring up in other
areas of New Jersey. The next branch that started was PACE-Central Jersey, Busch Campus. Newark-PACE started shortly thereafter and held its
sessions at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. All three branches have become chapters of the PACE Youth Development Corporation
established as a tax-exempt, not for pro t organization in 1995.

Many of PACE alumni have returned to report on how PACE prepares them for college life. Recently, we have had several of our alumni return to the
program to work as volunteer instructors. They are now giving back to their community and the program.

We have come a long way. We have just as many miles to go to conquer the goals and dreams that those four men had. With perseverance and blessings,

we will achieve these goals. 2

A Day at PACE

Sessions are held on Saturday mornings (8:30 AM to 12:30 PM) from September through May at Brookdale Com-
munity College in Lincroft, NJ. Each Saturday students attend PACE according to the following schedule:

S T EM 8:30AM - 9:25AM Eye Opener
9:30 AM - 10:30AM Math Classes
Science • Technology • Engineering • Math 10:35AM - 10:55AM Break

11:00AM - 12:30PM Engineering Classes

Eye-Opener sessions provide college preparatory skills and introduce socially and culturally relevant discussions.
These discussions have included such topics as: choosing colleges, resume writing and interviewing skills, coping
with peer pressure, male-female relationships, and technical achievements of African-Americans, Africans, and
Latinos. Guest speakers also deliver talks on leading edge technologies exposing students to possible career tracks.

Mathematics classes aim to reinforce the math skills the students are learning in school. Classes are offered in the
following five (5) subject areas:Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra II and Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.

Engineering classes expose students to engineering fundamentals. There are four (4) engineering classes that are
taken in the following sequence by any student that joins PACE in the ninth grade: Introduction to Engineering, Elec-
trical Engineering, Computer Science, and Senior Engineering and Leadership Development. Intro to Engineering
covers a variety of basic engineering skills such as units of measure, drafting, circuit analysis, and an introduction to
the Internet. Electrical Engineering covers basic electronics, both analog and digital. Computer Science teaches soft-
ware design and programming concepts. Senior Engineering and Leadership Development offers students the
opportunity to work on robotics projects. Senior Engineering also teaches leadership concepts drawing upon the
highly acclaimed model, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, developed by Stephen Covey.

New in 2008-09 is the Scientific and Engineering Projects class, an elective, which teaches student how to conduct
research.

Competitions and extra-curricular activities engage students in challenging, interesting, and fun ways. PACE -
Monmouth holds an annual Thinkathon, Math Bowl, and Science Forum.

In the fall students participate in the Thinkathon, a team competition that test the students reasoning ability. In the
spring, the students participate in the Math Bowl. This team competition challenges the students’mathematical abil-
ities. Both events tend to be fun activities for the students as well as the staff.

The Science Forum is a chance for students to work on a long-term (several months) research project. A staff mem-
ber will act as an advisor, providing ideas for possible projects and guiding the group of students throughout the pro-
ject. The students are required to complete the project, write a report, and present their results to staff, students, and
parents at the annual Science Forum.

Other special activities include SAT workshops, career days, field trips, and cultural celebrations. Student leader-
ship is encouraged and developed through activities such as student-run eye openers, Student Take-Over Day and
student involvement in the governing of the program.

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Program

Program Introduction ............................................................................................................ Dianne Lyons & Ola Pratt
Processional ..................................................................................................................................................... Class of 2017
Mistress/Master of Ceremony ............................................................................... Karen Douyon / Earl Tankard Jr.
Invocation ......................................................................................................................................................................................
Negro National Anthem ....................................................................................................................... Nerine Dixon / All
Directors Remarks ................................................................................... Mr. John M. Jones & Mrs. Yvette Tankard
Introduction of Brookdale Representative ................................................................................. Mateo Maldonado
Brookdale Representative ............................................................................................................. Michael Qaissaunee
Introduction of Soloist .................................................................................................................................. Myles Owens
Soloist .................................................................................................................................................................. Nerine Dixon
Blessing the Food ....................................................................................................................................... Xavier Norman
Lunch is Served............................................................................................................................................................................

Entrees
Boneless Breast of Chicken Francese 6 Broiled Salmon with Mustard Dill 6 Vegetarian Platter

Herbed Roasted Red Potatoes with Julienne Vegetable Medley
Children’s Menu

Chicken Fingers & French Fries
Dessert

Ice Cream Parfait & Fan Wafer

Introduction of Alumni Speaker ..........................................................................................................Antoinette Gyles
Alumni Speaker ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Introduction of Keynote Speaker ................................................................................................................... Israel Pratt
Keynote Speaker .......................................The Honorable Susan D. Wigenton / United States District Judge

Awards Ceremony

Mathematics ....................................................................................................................................... Dr. Silvano Brewster
Calculus Project ......................................................................................................................................... Eduardo Pinzón
Geometry Project ................................................................................................................................. Oswald Barrimond
Engineering & Bridge Contest ........................................................................................................................ Mike Perry
Senior Engineering Project ............................................................................................................................ Wasif Sattar
Leadership ................................................................................................. Mr. John M. Jones & Mrs. Yvette Tankard
Attendance .......................................................................................................................................... Dr. Silvano Brewster
Thinkathon & Math Bowl ................................................................................................................................... Mike Sligh
AD Contest ................................................................................................................................................... Monica Douyon
Staff Recognition ............................................................................................................................... Mrs. Yvette Tankard
Retiree Recognition ............................................................................................................................. Irwing Saint-Preux
Parent Recognition ................................................................................. Mr. John M. Jones & Mrs. Yvette Tankard

Graduate Recognition

Soloist .................................................................................................................................................................. Nerine Dixon
Presentation of Graduates ................................................................... Mr. John M. Jones & Mrs. Yvette Tankard
Legacy Ceremony ......................................................................................................................................... Class of 2017
Receiving the Torch .................................................................. Rashaad Pratt & Jasmyne Carter / Class of 2018
Closing Remarks ...................................................................................... Mr. John M. Jones & Mrs. Yvette Tankard

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From The Desk Of
Mr. John M. Jones
Mrs. Yvette Tankard
&Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director

Dear PACE Seniors,

You are the last graduating PACE class where all of the students were born in the 20th Century. Since the day
that you were born, you have been preparing for this time in your life - when you get to move on to the next phase
and begin your entry into adulthood. We know that you have been anxiously waiting for this moment, but you
probably also have mixed feelings. Why? Because you are approaching a stage in your life where you must
begin to let go of the support systems and “training wheels” that have prepared you up until now. You no longer
can look to your parents, teachers, friends, or even mentors to “tell you the right answer” and “tell you what to do
next.” These people will still be there to advise you and provide you with thoughts to consider, but you must
now begin to embrace the “unknown” of what comes next … who are all the new people you will meet and will
they be “for” or “against” you … will you make the right decisions and will it be clear what IS the right decision
to make? … will you be successful and will you know which choices to make and which ones to avoid? Well,
having passed through this stage ourselves, we are here to tell you the following: hang on to the core values that
were instilled in you by your parents, teachers, and mentors … always keep key loved ones involved in your
lives … continue to strive for excellence and know that you can do it ... and listen closely to what your inner
voice tells you, because it knows your true intents and desires.

If you can hang on to these principles, then it does not matter what you will face because you’ve already been
well-prepared to take on the world and make good decisions … and the people closest to you will always be
there for you. With your new found independence, you’ll be anxious to prove to everyone that you can make it
on your own. Know that every once in a while, we all need to seek out other thoughts and opinions that might
give us a different or even better perspective on a situation. When we incorporate these inputs with our own core
beliefs and understanding of “self”, we go in a direction that is truly our own and helps us to leave a unique and
positive mark on the world.

The world truly is “full of possibilities” and if you charge forward into it with the “shield of faith” and
“breastplate of righteousness”, leading forth with the “sword of the Spirit”, there is no doubt you will be
successful and will fend off all that comes against you. We believe in you and believe in the World of
Possibilities of all the successful things we know you can achieve.

God Bless,

John M. Jones & Yvette Tankard
PACE-Monmouth Executive Director and Deputy Director

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2016-2017 Governing Body

Mr. John M. Jones Mrs. Yvette Tankard
Executive Director Deputy Executive Director

Oswald Barrimond Dr. Silvano Brewster Carey Perry
Director of Eye-Opener Director of Mathematics Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer

Monica Douyon Mike Perry Dr. Jennifer Barnett
Director of Event Planning Director of Engineering GB Secretary / College Tour

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2016-2017 Engineering Staff

Dr. Andrew Edwards Dr. Silvano Brewster Mark Dennis

Dr. Jesús Batista John M. Jones Mike Perry

Eduardo Pinzón Wasif Sattar Samilia Ghartey-Sam Nabil Twyman

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2016-2017 Mathematics Staff

Dr. Jesús Batista Oswald Barrimond Dr. Silvano Brewster

Kevin Grant John M. Jones Wasif Sattar

Eduardo Pinzón Mike Sligh Nabil Twyman

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2016-2017 Student/Parent Representatives

Jennifer Coward Birgit Mondesir Greg Billups, Sr. Ahmad Siddiq
Freshman Parent Rep Freshman Parent Rep Sophomore Parent Rep Junior Parent Rep

Juliana Rodriguez Jasmyne Carter Karen Douyon
Sophomore Alternate Rep Junior Alternate Rep Senior Alternate Rep

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2016 - 2017 PACE-MONMOUTH
Student Body

CLASS OF 2018 CLASS OF 2019 CLASS OF 2020

Jasmyne Carter Gregory Billups Jeda Coward
Adriana Crump Keyshawn Carter Divas Cruz
Jalen Garraway Andre Douyon Sean Edwards
Elijah Owens Marvin Durogene Anthony Fosu
Rashaad Pratt Mikaela Fenelus Dorian Hall
Zahrah Siddiq Zuri Mondesir
Nabil Twyman, Jr. Lois Fosu AnYea Myles
Ethan Howe Danielle Ocholla
Adriel Juarez Samuel Onuoha
Janiah Love Noah Perry
Rayjan Luly
Masai Mack
Promise Robinson
Juliana Rodriguez
Sydney Tankard
Halston West

MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

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Thaynoku
Courtney Pinnock

Courtney Pinnock grew up in Jamaica. He was born in St. Catherine. He attended the University of the
West Indies, majored in physics, and minored in math and chemistry. After college, Courtney taught
high school math and physics in Jamaica. He later came to the United States and went back to school to
earn a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic University. Courtney began a career
in telecommunications, working rst at Southern New EnglandTelephone and Bellcore before moving
toAT&T.

Courtney started his PACE career in 1999 and quickly became an instrumental member of the staff.
Besides being Engineering Coordinator and teaching Senior Engineering, he served as PACE –
Monmouth’s rep on the PACE YDC board. He has also coordinated the Science Forum, has served on
the Student Recruitment Committee, and has organized engineering trips. Ultimately, Courtney
served four years as PACE Monmouth Executive Director and was instrumental in pushing forward an
update of the PACE Monmouth Constitution and Bylaws as well as securing grant funding fromAT&T
for PACE‘GeeWhiz’projects.

Senior Engineering has been transformed thanks to Courtney’s leadership. When he started, the class
focused on physics. Now, the class is more project-oriented and includes components of leadership
development as well as lessons on the product development process and how engineering ts in the
business cycle.

Courtney has a patent for advances in theAdvanced Intelligent Network (AIN) call processing.AIN is a
type of language for conveying the information needed to setup telephone calls. He has a second patent
pending in the area of voice messaging.

Courtney has four kids, all of whom have completed or are currently in college. With newly found free
time on his hands, Courtney has chosen to retire from New Jersey and retire from PACE, and will soon
be relocating to Florida. We will miss him, and he will always be a welcome member of the PACE
Family.

The majority of this article has been reprinted from theAugust 2003,PACE IS … Newsletter.

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Keynote Speaker

THE HONORABLE
SUSAN D. WIGENTON

United States District Judge

In June 2006, Susan D.Wigenton was appointed by President George
W. Bush, to the lifetime position of United States District Judge, for
the District of New Jersey. Previously, she served as a United States
Magistrate Judge, in a part-time and then full -time capacity from 1997
until 2006.

Additionally, JudgeWigenton was a trial attorney engaged in private practice in her
own rm, untilApril 2000, when she was appointed to the Bench on a full-time basis. Prior to
that time, she practiced with the law rm of Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C., Middletown, New Jersey, where she was a
Partner/Shareholder. She also served as the Public Defender for the City of Asbury Park, from 1989 until 1993, and graded bar
exams for the State of New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners for more than eight (8) years. From 1987 through 1988, JudgeWigenton
served as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Lawrence M. Lawson, who recently retired after serving as theAssignment Judge for
the Monmouth County Superior Court.

Judge Wigenton holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia and a
Doctorate of Jurisprudence Degree from the College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Williamsburg, Virginia.
She has received numerous awards and citations, which include: ATHENA Award nominee, Western Monmouth Chamber of
Commerce, Woman of Distinction Award, Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts; Women Lawyers in Monmouth Achievement Award;
Long Branch NAACP Presidential Award; Martin Luther King Champions For Social Justice and Equality Award, Rutgers Law
School (Camden);TheAssociation of BlackWomen Lawyers of New Jersey Distinguished Member of the Legal CommunityAward;
W.E.B. DuBois Citation for Merit; and NationalAssociation For Educational Opportunity (NAFEO) DistinguishedAlumniAward.
She is also a member of the Delta SigmaTheta Sorority, Inc.

JudgeWigenton is a very active member in her church, St. Paul Baptist,Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, where she formerly
served as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Additionally, her father, Dr. Henry P. Davis, Jr., served as Pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church.

Judge Wigenton is involved in many professional and community organizations. She previously served as Secretary,
Monmouth County Urban League; Treasurer, New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority; and Chair, Monmouth County District
Ethics Committee. She has also served on various Boards, including the Community Advisory Committee for Reinvestment for
Midlantic National Bank and the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts. Presently, she serves as a Member of the Historical Society for
the Federal Court for the District of New Jersey.

Judge Wigenton has served as the keynote speaker for numerous organizations, speci cally addressing issues concerning
women and young adults. She is married to Kevin P. Wigenton, Esq., who is engaged in private practice in Red Bank, New Jersey.
They have one son, Kevin P.Wigenton, II and they currently reside in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

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Brookdale Representative

michael qaissaunee

Professor Mike Qaissaunee is Chair of the Engineering and
Technology Department at Brookdale Community College in
Lincroft, New Jersey. Mike has been the driving force behind four
National Science Foundation (NSF) grants awarded to Brookdale: E-
MATE 2.0: Building Capacity for Interactive Teaching and Learning,
awarded in September 2016, Building a Pipeline of Cyber Warriors Through
Education and Competition OfferedThrough Community Colleges, awarded in March 2013; E-
MATE, E-books and Mobile Apps for Technician Education, awarded in October 2012; and a 2003 grant to found the
Mid-Atlantic Institute for Telecommunications Technologies (MAITT). The National Security Agency (NSA) has also
funded Qaissaunee to hold GenCyber Cybersecurity camps for high school students in Summer 2016 and 2017. Professor
Qaissaunee led the development and implementation of several new courses related to networking, security and wireless
communications, and co-authored a 10th grade Engineering and
Technology textbook. Mike has been active at his own campus and around the country in promoting the adoption of new
technologies in and approaches to teaching and learning, including: blogs, audio and video podcasts, wikis, mobile
computing, and educational gaming and simulation. He has conducted workshops and presented keynote addresses at
more than 60 conferences and seminars nationwide on topics including interactive e-books, gami cation, wireless,
wireless security, iPhone programming,Web 2.0 and cybersecurity.

In December 2013, Qaissaunee was recognized by the SANS Institute as a 2013 recipient of the People Who Made a
Difference in Security award.  Mike is also the recipient of two Educator of theYear awards, including the 2007 Global
Wireless Education Consortium (GWEC) Wireless Educator of the Year Award and the 2009 High Impact Technology
Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) Educator of theYearAward.

Mike received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware
(Newark, DE).

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Soloist

nerine dixon

Nerine Dixon is a Jamaican descendant that was born and
raised in the Bronx, New York. She currently attends the
MonmouthWorship Center, where she serves as a member of the Choir
and the Choir Director. Nerine’s passion for singing has allowed her to
participate in many different facets including performing R&B /Funk, Jazz and Neo-
Soul with The Flight to Destiny Musical Group. Nerine Dixon has performed in original modern opera “Blues on the
Subway" at the South Street Seaport, and the opera, "Dante's Inferno" at Mannes College of Music. Nerine Dixon is
presently an extradinary Music Teacher, whom for the past 22 years has graciously taught music education, musical skill
and music formation to students from Elementary School to students on the College Level. Nerine has taught atThe Boys
Choir of Harlem, Esther Clark Hunter Junior High, The College of New Rochelle and at Monmouth Worship Center
church, which is located in Marlboro, NJ. She has utilized her amazing skills to acquire both her Bachelor and Master
Degree in Vocal Performance; and has completed a course of study as a Certi ed Instructor for the Music Together
Program. Nerine Dixon is a beacon of hope to those that desire to pursue their musical talent and her vision is to use her
real life experiences as a catalyst to spring forth a music school, to continue to develop and nurture the gift of music in
others beyond their natural limitations.

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Xavier Norman Karen Douyon

Israel Pratt

Antoinette Gyles Irwing Saint-Preux

Victoria McMillian

Earl Tankard, Jr. Mateo Maldonado

Myles owens

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Karen Douyon

Legacy Statement

“When you learn, teach. When you get, give.”
Maya Angelou

Karen Douyon is the daughter of Andre and Monica Douyon. She is a senior at theVillaVictoriaAcademy,
an all-girls private Catholic college preparatory school in Ewing, New Jersey. AVilla Girls life is all about fostering
independence, con dence, a strong love of learning and an expression of faith. Karen prides herself on keeping
straightA's. She earned high honors last year with a GPA of 3.8 and she currently maintains a 4.0. Karen is the
captain of both theVarsity basketball and softball teams. In fact, this year she led herYellowJackets basketball team
to the playoffs with a record of 8-2. Karen made her debut performance as Madame the stepmother in her school's
production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Being involved in the play has helped her grow in con dence
and poise.

Karen is a member of the Junior State of America (JSA). JSA educates and prepares high school students
for life long involvement and responsible leadership in a democratic society. She studiedAmerican government and
international relations at Princeton University. Civic involvement and political debate is at the forefront of this
club and growing as a con dent public speaker is bound to happen. Karen is the Director of Fundraising for her
school chapter. She is also Regional Director of Summer School Promotion.

Karen enjoys community service and has accumulated over 1,000 hours throughout her high school career.
She has volunteered at the Horizons Enrichment Program at the Rumson Country Day School for six weeks every
summer for four years. While there, she showed her ability to help at risk youth develop their own unique talents. In
addition, Karen is a dedicated volunteer at The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. She was
instrumental in introducing PACE students to the Foodbank. PACE collected and donated hundreds of pounds of
food and volunteered their services to alleviate hunger and build food security in the community.

Karen was accepted into the PACE program as a Freshman. In her rst year she was awarded All Round
Student. Karen credits PACE for introducing her to the importance of Mathematics, Science andTechnology. She
thanks PACE for helping her grow as a leader and scholar, keeping her focused and reinforcing education, and being
an extended family that has cultured her to be a strong, independent girl that can do anything!

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Antoinette Gyles

Legacy Statement

I consider that our present sufferings are not
worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Romans 8:18

Antoinette Gyles was born inValley Stream, NewYork. She moved to Marlboro, New Jersey when she was ve years
old and has attended school there since Kindergarten. She is now a graduating senior at Marlboro High School. Antoinette
has received recognition for her various academic and athletic accomplishments including her induction into the Marlboro
High School Chapter of the National Honor Society and being recognized and awarded as the MostValuable Athlete on the
VarsityTrack and Field team for Spring 2016.

Throughout high school,Antoinette has challenged herself by taking classes of increasing rigor from Honors Lab
Chemistry and Honors Algebra II to AP Chemistry, AP Physics and AP Calculus. She has also been very busy with her
extracurricular activities including Peer Leadership and the African American and Latino Student Organization (ALSO).
Antoinette has been on the Girls Varsity Tennis team for four years and was Captain of the team. She has also been on the
VarsityTrack and Field team since her sophomore year and is Senior Captain. She has competed and medaled at conference,
county, state, and national meets. She is considering being recruited for college athletics.

As a sophomore,Antoinette was a member of the Red Bank Chapter of the New Jersey Orators. She competed in an
oratorical contest and won scholarships from the Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold, NJ and theAtlantic Central District of
Optimist International as a junior. She also won a scholarship from the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest
sponsored by theYMCAs of Monmouth County.

Antoinette takes great pride in volunteering. She has volunteered at the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean
Counties, at various community events as a member of the MarlboroTeenAdvisory Committee, and with PACE students, staff,
and parents where they worked together in cleaning up theAsbury Park Little League eld in Spring 2016.Antoinette has also
volunteered with Rays of Hope Inc. where they traveled to Washington DC and paintedTheodore Roosevelt High School in
order to help the community on MLK Day of Service, January 16, 2017 which was very impactful. Antoinette's most
meaningful commitment is volunteering at the Freehold Borough YMCA Community Center where she encourages and
mentors young children while also assisting them with their schoolwork, and doing various other educational and fun
activities. She plans to continue volunteering in the future.

Antoinette has been an active PACE student since 2013. She presented an Eye Opener, Science Forum, and was an MC
for the 2015 Holiday Heritage celebration. She received several awards including 2nd place for the Bridge Building Project
during her freshman year, Most Outstanding Geometry Student, and 1st place for the Geometry Community Layout Project in
her sophomore year. PACE has helped Antoinette to strengthen and improve her mathematical skills over the years. She has
become more con dent in public speaking and more involved in community service and leadership activities. Antoinette is
grateful for the PACE instructors and volunteers, for all that she has learned and experienced while at PACE, and especially for
the friends that she has made through the years. PACE has certainly helped to prepare her for college. Antoinette plans to
major in Chemical Engineering.

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Mateo Maldonado

Legacy Statement

As I grow older, I have come to believe that your life
is based on habits. If you have the right set of habits you
could achieve anything in life. Although in order to stick to
those habits you must have strict discipline within yourself.
The habits you demonstrate are a part of your personal and
professional life and they determine how your life turns out.
Mateo Maldonado is a senior at Marlboro High School. Mateo has been in the PACE program for
the past two years. He currently works at OVOX Gym &Training Center as a oor technician. He has received his 2nd
Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo after training for 12 years. Mateo gained his interest in Mechanical Engineering
when he got his rst car this past August. Throughout the years, he has always loved working with his hands and
building things. With this, he is going to attend Stevens Institute of Technology in the fall of 2017 where he will
major in Mechanical Engineering.

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Victoria McMillian

Legacy Statement
“You can't be hesitant about who you are”

Viola Davis

Victoria McMillian is a senior at Long Branch High School. She has been very active in and outside of
school, especially with volunteering. She has done various types of volunteering extensively. She joined theAfrican
American Culture Club in 2015 and through it she was able to join the Heroes program to teach and mentor a third
grade class for a day. She managed the Boys basketball team at her school for the past three years and also helped to
set up a local art show. Victoria volunteered at a soup kitchen where she would help others prepare the food and also
serve the students. She continued with her community service by volunteering at Monmouth Care Center in late
spring and early summer. She helped to take care of senior citizens by being attentive to them and playing games with
them all while ensuring that they were comfortable and happy. Victoria continues to volunteer and give back to the
community. She strives to do so as much as she possibly can.

Victoria joined PACE in 2015. Through PACE she found inspiration by her close interaction with the
other students, teachers and parents. She found people with whom she bonded and could look up to. She found
family. For someone who struggled with a mental illness,Victoria has shown that she is capable of dealing with and
overcoming her struggle. She wants people to know and feel that if they deal with similar things, it is possible to get
through it. That is what motivated her to get involved. Victoria realizes that she is fortunate to always have a
community to support her. PACE is part of that community. Victoria will continue to support others and uplift
those around her the same way in which she was supported and encouraged when she needed it the most. She believes
in giving back and setting the foundation for those who come after her. She plans to go to college in the Fall to study
Counseling Psychology and Criminal Justice.

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Xavier Norman

Legacy Statement

Maya Angelou once said“when you learn, teach, when you get, give.”
Xavier hopes once he has his degree and is more knowledgeable in the
eld of STEM; he will be able to give back and impact youth in college

readiness and STEM as PACE has impacted his life.

Xavier Elijah Norman is from Tinton Falls, NJ. He lives with his parents Starzan and Nina Norman. He is the
youngest of four children. He has a brother, Matthew who resides in Texas with his ancé Holley and two sisters;
Jazmine andTaylor, and a niece, Kristiana all fromTinton Falls, NJ.

He is a senior at Monmouth Regional High School (MRHS) inTinton Falls, NJ where he is an honor roll student and
Student Council President. Xavier was recognized as a NJ Rising Scholar for 2016 by the NJAmistad Commission in
Trenton, NJ and selected as an escort for the 2017 Monmouth County Cotillion.

His extracurricular activities throughout his high school tenure have included Teen Achievers of the YMCA, Red
Bank, NJ location as well as MRHS basketball, football, Student Council, Student Leaders &Assistant Principals
Club, DECA, and Fellowship of ChristianAthletes. He has attended precollege STEM programs at Stevens Institute
of Technology in Hoboken, NJ and Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. Xavier was awarded the 2014
Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Scholarship by theYMCAs of Monmouth County and recently won the 2016 Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity High School Essay Contest.

Xavier attends Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank, NJ where he serves as aYouthAdvocate to theYouth Ministry,
sings in the youth choir, participates in outreach initiatives, and serves on the junior usher ministry. He volunteers
weekly at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, NJ and participates in Garden State MOSAIC (Mobilizing Our
Students forAction to build Interfaith Communities).

Xavier joined PACE his Sophmore year of High School. He considers PACE one of his best decisions and most
enjoyable activity. Xavier believes“wealth is in the mind, not the wallet.”PACE has provided Xavier with a wealth of
knowledge that he can use to further his education and pursue his dream career of being a Computer Software
Programmer. Xavier has been accepted into the College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and
Technical State University where he plans to attend in the Fall.

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Myles P. O ns

Legacy Statement

All of your dreams can come true
if you have the courage to pursue them.
Don’t let people tell you what you can’t do….

Prove to them what you can do….

I am currently a senior at Monmouth Regional High School. For the past two years, I played varsity basketball as a
shooting guard. Basketball has taught me what teamwork is all about.Winning the game is not an individual effort,
it takes a team. PACE makes me feel like I am part of a winning team. The support from the staff and the
participating students helping one another is what I will always remember about PACE.
I am very fortunate to have caring and involved parents guiding me through life while allowing me to make decisions
for my future. I have surrounded myself with positive people who in uence me to make the right decisions and to do
the right thing. God has been a driving force in my life that keeps me grounded and this will be very important in
college.
This Fall I am looking forward to my freshman year in college where I will pursue a degree in Business Marketing and
Sports Management.
Thank you PACE staff for the sacri ces you make every Saturday to impact so many lives. I will always remember the
bonds that have been formed and all the great people I have met.

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I rael P att

Legacy Statement

“…So we beat on, boats against the current,
borne back ceaselessly into the past”
The Great Gatsby

Israel Pratt and his family are from Sierra Leone,WestAfrica. Israel attributes his resiliency, determination and drive proudly
to his“roots”which expect you to remain focused and persevere. The oldAfrican adage,“it takes a village to raise a child”, is
forever etched in his subconscious reminding him that those caring eyes are there snooping on him to stay on course.

Israel attended Marlboro Memorial Middle School and Marlboro High School in Marlboro, New Jersey.Throughout his four
years of high school, Israel participated in various extra-curricular activities and clubs, including the Science League,African-
American and Latino Student Organization. He was Vice President of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) Club for which he organized various projects for members. He was inducted into the Marlboro High School National
Honor Society chapter in his junior year.

He attends Monmouth Worship Center in Marlboro, New Jersey, and is involved in various areas of the church. He ushers,
performs and assists as sound director in holiday plays, teaches second graders and helps out in ad-hoc activities.

Although Israel's talent in sketching is innate and admirable, he would prefer to discover the unknown. What Israel enjoys
most is tinkering with and researching anything of interest testing human intelligence. This is a passion where Israel really
comes alive.

Israel joined the PACE family as a freshman in September 2013. He is very grateful that PACE has given him the opportunity to
have a thorough background in the extensive eld of engineering.As a four-year PACE student, Israel received many accolades,
including a two-time Math Bowl winner. In his sophomore year, he participated in the annual PACE Science Forum and
received an award for his presentation and research on the Evolution of Robotics. In his junior year, he participated in the
Science Forum, and again received an award for programming a Java Calculator. Israel was one of two student-MCs in the
annual PACE Holiday Heritage Celebration in his junior year. He also participated in PACE's community outreach.

Israel's drive to excel and be involved extends outside of school. He volunteered at The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean
Counties packaging food for distribution to needy families. In his township, he is very active in the youth leadership committee
called Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) where he volunteered in many events. Soccer is his favorite sport, seizing on any
opportunity to play it.

Israel is getting ready for college and plans to pursue an engineering degree. He is appreciative that PACE has enabled him to
consider embarking on a successful engineering career. His unwavering spirit within disregards boundaries to derail his vision
or goal.

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I wing Saint-P eux

Legacy Statement

“No matter how much pain you've been through,
you can always nd something to smile about.”

-Naruto Uzumaki, Naruto

Irwing Obed Saint-Preux will graduate from Marlboro High School this year. He was born in Brooklyn, NewYork
and moved to Roselle, New Jersey in 2005 when he was six years old and in rst grade.Then he moved to Marlboro,
New Jersey in 2007 when he was eight years old and in third grade. He continues to live in Marlboro. Irwing has a
fteen year old brother and a thirteen year old sister. He has been on the track team since his junior year of high
school. While on the track team, he excelled in the long jump. He has been a member of the African American and
Latino Student Organization (ALSO) during his entire time in high school. Irwing had a starring role in an
assembly program for Black History Month in his sophomore year. In addition, he also starred as the Tinman in
Friends In Need Children Center's (FINCC) production of the“Wizard of The Oz.”
Irwing has been a member of PACE since his freshman year. PACE has given him opportunities to make many friends
and to share enriching experiences. During his rst year in PACE he presented a Student Eye Opener and won awards
for Perfect Attendance and Most Improved in Algebra I. During his sophomore year in PACE he won awards for
Most Improved in Electrical Engineering, Exemplary Attendance, and second place in the Annual Geometry
Project. Irwing would like to thank PACE for providing him with many enriching experiences.

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Earl Tankard J .

Legacy Statement

If you can take it, you can make it.

EarlTankard, Jr., also known as“EJ”, is a senior at Colts Neck High School. Earl lives in Marlboro and has served as
a leader in school and in the community. Earl is a member of the National Honor Society, a squad leader in the Naval
Junior ROTC Program, the Senior Class Governing Board (GB) Representative at PACE, and an usher at his
church. Earl has received various awards and has participated in many extra-curricular activities such as Freshman
Football,VarsityTrack, and ROTC Basic LeadershipTraining.
Earl has participated in PACE throughout his four years in High School. He has participated in various community
service events, has served as the student representative on the GB Board, contributed to his team winning the Math
Bowl, and is most proud of winning 1st Place in the Bridge Contest and 1st Place in the Geometry Contest.
During the summer, Earl works as a lead camp counselor for the Marlboro Recreation Center and really enjoys
working with the campers. During this past summer, Earl was asked to serve in an expanded role, as the activities
coordinator at the site.
Earl would like to thank his family, his sisters, his PACE friends, and all of his PACE teachers for their continued
support and guidance. Earl has been positively in uenced through his involvement in PACE and plans to become an
engineer who gives back to the community when he graduates from college.
Earl will be a STEM Scholar at Howard University inWashington, DC majoring in Computer Engineering.

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ISRAEL

SHINEMAYFYINOBSDOE UMWTHEATEOTICNORHEING
WAYMona Lake Jones

Congratulations and best wishes,
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Corprew

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CONGRATULATIONS ANTOINETTE!!!

on your Graduation from PACE-Monmouth, May 2017
BEST WISHES ALWAYS!

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Congratulations Antoinette Gyles

Antoinette CONGRATULATIONS!
ON YOUR GRADUATION FROM PACE
on completing four years at PACE.
We are so proud of all your We have watched you grow into a
beautiful and condent young lady.
accomplishments and very happy
to be a part of your life. Best wishes We are truly proud of your
as you continue to follow your dreams. accomplishments thus far and pray

Love you! that God continue to bless you
The Benjamins in college and beyond.

For the Graduate Wishing you the very best for the future!
Congratulations Love Always,

Uncle Basil & Auntie Christine
The Mahoneys

...............................................

Congratulations to all of the 2017 Graduates.

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Antoinette Gyles

Class of 2004 Class of 2017
Pre-K Graduation High School Graduation

Congratulations!

From before Pre-K to High School, you have always been full of joy, energy,
curiosity, and eager to learn. You have worked hard and excelled in many
areas. Now that you are graduating, we want you to know that we are extremely
proud of you and your accomplishments. We pray that you remain authentic,
stay focused, continue to work hard and realize all your dreams.

May God Bless and Keep You Always!
LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEART!
Mom and Aaron

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Pastor Reginald Osborne, LSW, LCRPS
Dr. Marian Osborne, MCAP, LCADC, CCS

Congratula on Earl Tankard Jr. for all of your effort and determina on
you exhibited throughout your school term.

Grandson, “Always believe something WONDERFUL is about to happen”

I know you've got

MOUNTAINS
to climb
but always stay

HUMBLE & KIND.

-tim mc graw

Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion,
live for the moments, and know everything happens for a reason.
We love you and know that we will always have your back.
Grandma & Grandpa

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Israel

You are truly an inspiration to all of us as we’ve watched you soar like an eagle to
unimaginable heights and your legacy beginning to unfold!

I wish you the Lord’s Abundant Blessings, His Grace and Guiding Spirit
throughout every moment of your life and in all future endeavors.
I pray that you achieve all your dreams!!
I love you deeply,
Mom

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....................... WELL DONE ANTOINETTE ! .......................

Congratulations on all your hard work and dedication
leading to your graduating from PACE and also your

upcoming high school graduation with Honors.

Wishing you much success in college and throughout!

Your Proud and Loving Family,
The Taylors - Uncle Norris, Auntie Andrea, Marlon,

Tara, Akil, Jailen, Miley & Parker

Israel,

Enjoy celebrating
all that you have accomplished,
dreaming dreams of all you hope to do,
and setting off on the adventure

that will take You there.
Congratulations!

You have done well!
Auntie Agatha & Claudius

Congratulations,You Did It!

My dear Antoinette, you should be so proud of yourself for your dedication and
persistence. Remember to set your sights on the stars and to reach for them always.

Believe in yourself, because you are unique with no limit to what you can
accomplish. You will also be graduating from high school, but remember that your

education continues. Wishing you good luck this Fall in college!
Love Always,

Karen Carter & Alicia Taylor-Domville

save the date...............................................................................
PACE Annual Family BBQ
July 15th Thompson Park
805 Newman Springs Rd,
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(details to follow)

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math TECHNOLOGYMusic
Creativity
engineering Art
Israel,
SCIENCE
As you embark on your academic endeavors,
THEATRE may the Almighty God bless you in your
studies and achievements with honor
Juliana, and dignity that others may see you
Always follow and give praise and thanksgiving for
your own path. your success.
Love & Blessings,
Mom & Dad Lots of Love and Best Wishes,
Auntie Valerie, Gavin, Una, Nina & Vinah

Congratulations!

IRWING

We are proud of you!
Best of Luck

We Are So PMroeduidcinOe f&YSuoruge!ry of the Foot

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Clinical Instructor Dept. of Surgery

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Phone 718-638-8185
Fax: 718-399-2354

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ANTOINETTE GYLES
CONGRATULATIONS

On Successfully Completing Four Years &
Graduating From Pace-Monmouth!

Wishing You The Very Best & Continued Success
As You Follow Your Dreams!
Well Done!

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1114 Broad Street
Newark, New Jersey 07114
Mr. Reuben Johnson
Chairman of the Board

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Elisha Carter Jasmyne,
Independent Consultant We are so proud of
Consultant ID # 784299 you and all of your
accomplishments!
11 4th Street
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Phone 732-984-0262
[email protected]

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Congratulations
on another successful 800 Ashley Avenue, Brielle, NJ 08730
Phone 732-528-5720
year at PACE
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ISRAEL Congratulations on this remarkable
achievement, your graduation.
Now the real work starts.

Wishing you the very best as you
venture out into a new world - college.
My prayers and blessings are with you

Mr. & Mrs. Guy Wilkins

Congratulations to
EJ and ALL of the
PACE Graduates!

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Congratulations!

ISRAEL

We Are So Proud Of You!
May God Bless You!

The Babb Family
Jimmy, Trudy, Courtney, Karla

Antoinette Gyles

Congratulations
On Your Graduation

Freehold Borough Wishing you all the best in college.
YMCA Community Center

Mel O'Neal, Branch Executive Director

Shavonda Hickman, Assistant Outreach Director

Congratulations Jeda! We are proud of you. Love, Dad, Mom & Jaden

Keyshawn Carter CONGRATULATIONS from Mom and Dad

A big thank you to Brookdale College for your continued support

THANK YOU TO THE GB BOARD FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK

Congratulations Victoria from Mom and Grandma.

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ALL ABOARD !!!
CLASS OF 2017

New York City Transit & Friends
Wish To Congratulate

ANTOINETTE GYLES

On Graduating from PACE-Monmouth
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE GRADUATES !

Contributors:
Baltazar Figuereo 6 Fiona Robe 6 Lemuel Turton

Esau Gibson 6 Dorsie Samuel 6 Devon Vincent
Kervon Gibson 6 Donavon Simonetti 6 Cliff Wright

Bernard Phillips 6 Bernard Telfer

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PRATT Family Matriarch
RITA PRATT

the love
between a
grandmother
and grandson
is forever

“Nana”

Sunrise September 4, 1948 - Sunset September 23, 2016

Dear Rashaad,
Having you for a grandson has been one of the greatest gifts life has given me.

For All You’ve BEEN, For All You ARE, And For All You’re YET TO BE!

Love Always,
Nana

ANTOINETTE Irwing
We are so proud of you!
Congratulations from
Good Luck
Rays Of Hope Inc. Auntie (Tatie), Martine,

"Raising Youth To Raise Communities” Karelle, Isabelle,
Marthe, Sergeline

Rays of Hope Inc.
www.raysofhopeinc.org
908-244-9000

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Congratulation Irwing
We are proud of you!

Best of Luck

Franklin Medical Center

Multi-Speciality Center

Kernilde Jean-Jerome, M.D.

Adult Medicine & Pediatrics

901 Franklin Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Office: 718-771-9100
Fax: 718-771-9198

Jeda Coward

Congratulations on your rst year at PACE!
You have the ability and determination to
achieve whatever you put your mind to.
Keep up the good work of being positive

and a go-getter

We are very proud of you!
Love Dad, Mom & Jaden

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EAROL uTrA#NK1 ASRoDn, JR
Congratulations EJ!!!

We are extremely proud of all that you have achieved both in and out of
the classroom. You have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and you know
what it takes to be a successful leader. We know that you will make a profound

impact at HOWARD and in the world around you.

Do your dance,do your dance,
do your dance don’t stop!!
“JuJu on that Beat”

May God continue to bless you and direct your path.
You are truly a great son, brother, and friend.

We will be here for you every step. Jeremiah 29:11
WE LOVE YOU – Mom, Dad, Jasmine, and Sydney

CONGRATULATIONS

ANTOINETTE GYLES

on your Great Academic & Athletic Accomplishments

Class of 2017

DR. TONY A. DIXON
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Congratulations Congratulations
Israel ! Irwing !
From
All your hard work
is paying off! Mother, Father,
Alexander & Katherine
Wishing you much success
in all your endeavors!

#collegeisfun

God Bless You!

Linda & Justin Dews

CONGRATULATIONS EJ!!

We are very proud of you. Good luck on your
next phase in life. This is just the beginning!!!

Love Auntie Cathy, Uncle Daryl, Kelsey, and Kyla

Congratulations AMAZING
Rashaad! BRAVE
PROUD
DaVisha Pratt DEVOTED
Louis Pratt Sr. LOVING
Aaron Pratt TREASURED
Darius Pratt
Erving Pratt I am so thankful you were able to attend the banquet last year.
Lamarr Pratt Not a day goes by when you are not loved and missed.
Delores Price LoveYou Abuela
Shalyce Davis Juliana Rodriguez

Antoinette Gyles

Wishing you all the best as you graduate from PACE
and continue on to college. Keep up the
good work and you will be greatly rewarded.

LYoovue Blessings Always,
Esau Gibson & Kervon Gibson

Antoinette Gyles
Class of 2017

With God all things are possible!

Congratulations!
Keep your eye on the prize as you continue your studies in college.
May God Bless and Keep You Always!
Auntie Sonia & Uncle Ashley - The Russells

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2015 - 2016 Award Recipients

Academic Achievement Awards

CLASS MOST OUTSTANDING MOST IMPROVED
Algebra I Keyshawn Carter
Geometry Adriana Crump None
Algebra II None
Pre-Calculus Mateo Maldonado, Israel Pratt Juliana Rodriguez, Sydney
Calculus Martin Vargas Tankard & Ethan Howe
Introduction to Engineering Juliana Rodriguez None
Electrical Engineering Rashaad Pratt
Computer Science Israel Pratt & Mateo Maldonado None
Senior Engineering None
Vanessa Varlack

Keyshawn Carter, Sydney Tankard

None

Earl Tankard, Jr.

None

Leadership Awards

STUDENT-RUN EYE-OPENERS

Spring Eye-Opener 1 Amber Owens And Elijah Owens

Spring Eye-Opener 2 Adriana Crump, Jasmyne Carter, Sydney
Tankard, and Zahrah Siddiq

EVENTS

Holiday Heritage Celebration (Student MCs) Antoinette Gyles & Israel Pratt

Banquet (Student MCs) Amber Owens & Martin Vargas

COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT ORGANIZERS

Committee Chairperson Rashaad Pratt

Committee Members Karen Douyon & Earl Tankard, Jr.

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2015 - 2016 Award Recipients

Leadership Awards

PACE GOVERNANCE

Freshman Student Rep Ethan Howe
Sophomore Student Rep Rashaad Pratt
Junior Student Rep Earl Tankard, Jr.
Senior Student Rep Amber Owens

ATTENDANCE AWARDS

Perfect Attendance Rashaad Pratt & Keyshawn Carter
Superior Attendance
Absent Only Once Ethan Howe
Exemplary Attendance
Absent Only Twice Adriana Crump

Geometry Project CONTEST WINNERS / PROJECT AWARDEES

Calculus Project 1st Prize - Juliana Rodriguez
Bridge Building Contest 2nd Prize - Ethan Howe & Sydney Tankard
3rd Prize - Adriana Crump, Mikaela Fenelus,
Think-A-Thon Winner(s)
Janiah Love & Zahrah Siddiq

None

1st Prize - Sydney Tankard
2nd Prize - Juliana Rodriguez
3rd Prize - Ethan Howe

Moses Awofolaju, Gregory Billups &
Tybreanna Jackson

Math Bowl Winner(s) Tybreanna Jackson, Elijah Owens & Juliana Rodriguez
Science Forum Israel Pratt
BOOK GRANT None

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2016 -2017 Eye-Opener Presenters

Guest Speakers

We would like to thank the following guest speakers who helped
to make our 2016 – 2017 Eye Opener program a success:

Mayra Caceres - Embracing Your Heritage
Earl Tankard, Sr.- A Path to a Successful Future
Kenneth Powell - Oil & Gas Overview, Subsea Engineering

Dr Brian Roper - Professional Behavior
Reverend Carl F. Hunter - Do the RIGHT THING
Emberle Lawson - Inspiring Educational Success
Kendra Knowles (PACE class of '09) - Designing Your Journey to Biomedical Engineering
Denise Francis - Engineering Systems, Applications, and Careers
Sid Kapoor (PACE class of '05) - Introduction to Patents
Maxwell Ermeus - Leading the Future Workforce

Student Eye Openers

We recognize and celebrate our students who showed
the courage to stand up front and lead their peers:

Zahrah Siddiq - An Introduction to Psychology
Juliana Rodriguez - The Rubik’s Cube, A Colorful Experience
Irwing Saint-Preux and Earl Tankard, Jr. - The Experience
Andre Douyon, Karen Douyon and Israel Pratt - The College Application Process

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Acknowledgements

The following Companies, Organizations and Individuals have made donations this year in the
form of cash, goods and/or services in order to help make this program year a success. We

appreciate each and every one of them for forming a partnership with PACE to help develop the
technical skills and leadership potential of our students.

We, the Staff & Parents of PACE-Monmouth THANK YOU ALL!!!

Business and Organizational Sponsors & Contributors

AMS Staffing
AT&T Cares Foundation
Brookdale Community College

COSTCO
East Coast Mechanical Contractors
National Pan Hellenic Council (MOCCNPHC)

SES Americon, Inc
Uber Jumpstart

Individual Contributors & Families

Mrs. B. Anifowoshe Ms. K. McGregor-Barnes
Mr. O. Barrimond Mrs. P. Miller-Pittman
Mr. S. Brewster Mr. P. Mirabal
Ms. A. Buchanan Mr. F. Okunseinde
Mr. E. Opare-Sem
Mr. M. Chin Mr. C. Pinnock
Ms. J. Codero Mr. E. Pinzon
Ms. J. Coward Ms. J. Samuels
Mrs. G. Douglas Mr. W. Sattar
Mr. A. Edwards Ms. P. Shafer
The P. Family Mr. F. Silva
Ms. J. Henry (Spratley) Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanley
Mr. J. Houle Mr. J. Stewart
Mr. G. Hyppolite Mr. J. Stewart
Mrs. K. Lawson-Harvey Ms. C. Wade Orr
Mr. M. LittleJohn Mr. J. Walker
Ms. R. Lorenzano
Mrs. D. McDonald

* Other Contributors who prefer to remain anonymous
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