2024 Achievers Journal Digital - Flipbook - Page 9
message
from
2023-2025 President
Dear Class of 2024, Alumni Achievers:
As you step into this new chapter of your life and toss your cap into the air,
remember that this is not just the end of a chapter; it’s the beginning of an
epic novel. You hold the pen, and the blank pages await your story. May your
journey be 昀椀lled with courage, curiosity, and countless adventures. Congratulations!
Now you are a part of an elite group of alumni achievers where forever bonds are forged
of likeminded black men who share common goals and aspirations. You have the
opportunity to connect with alumni achievers who have walked the same path,
take advantage of these relationships and lean into the opportunities that could
await you, whether its academic support, professional networking or social events it’s a lifelong network,
embrace it, contribute and watch how it enriches this journey called life. May your path be illuminated
with endless opportunities and may each step you take lead you closer to your dreams. Blessings upon
blessings as you embrace this exciting journey!!
God Bless,
Deonne Burgess | President
message
from
The Program Coordiantor
M y congratulations to the 43rd Cohort of the Achiever Program! We
celebrate and salute you today. By completing this leg of your journey, you join a
brotherhood of approximately 1,500 Alumni Achievers.
Parents and families, thank you for allowing us to become a part of your son’s
village. You have done an outstanding job preparing and equipping them for
the next phase in their lives. To those of you who are supporters of the Achiever
Program, we thank you for all of the assistance you have provided to sustain
and expand our program for over four decades. Achievers we appreciate your
commitment to ful昀椀ll your participation requirements for the program. Your enthusiasm for learning and
engaging in discussions with your peers to expand your outlook was reassuring.
I pray that you continue to cultivate lifelong relationships developed through your new network of
brothers. Martin Luther King, Jr. once stated that “The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more
precious than diamonds or silver or gold.”
Achievers, you are awesome! As each of you continues your path, remember that “You can do all things
through Christ who strengthens you” – Philippians 4:13
Anjetta Bowels | Program Coordinator, Achievement Trust
The achievement
trust
43RD Annual
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