On Monday, January 15, 2007, The Memphis Challenge and Memphis Association of Black Journalists (MABJ) hosted an awards reception for the deserving students that participated in the Pursuit of Happyness Essay Contest.
Nicondra Norwood, Eyewitness News/ABC 24, and Stephanie Scurlock, News Channel 3, of MABJ awarded the top three winners. April Thompson also with News Channel 3 interviewed the grand prize winner.
1st Place: Aeron Glover, Junior, Whitehaven High School received an iPOD Nano 2nd Place: Clytisa Drinkwater, Senior, Central High School received an iPOD Shuffle 3rd Place: Melanie McClendon, Senior, St Benedict at Auburndale received $50 cash
Other participants included:
Kembral Nelson, Senior, Wooddale High School
Ebubechi Okwumabua, Junior, White Station High School
Ashleigh Taylor, Junior, White Station High School
Chris Thomas, Junior, Houston High School
In Memphis And Elsewhere, Cities Struggle With The Brain Drain Click to Read
The loss by cities of young, educated, highly motivated workers 25-34 years old, no matter their race, is called brain drain, and it is a growing concern across the nation. The Commercial Appeal profiled The Memphis Challenge in their May 28th Viewpoint edition and three Challengers shared their thoughts on "The Brain Drain."
On April 29, The Memphis Challenge fulfilled its pledge, and was Determined to Reach, Empower, And Motivate Students.
Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
For eight weeks, 11 students actively engaged in learning the basics of communications and applying these principles in a leadership environment. On Monday, April 25, 2005, they showcased their new skills at a reception to recognize their achievements.
Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Course at Christian Brothers University Click to read
After 13 weeks of a college-level business course, Memphis Challenge high school juniors and seniors presented their original business ideas to business professionals, CBU professors, parents and classmates.
First Annual Memphis Challenge Career Forum Click to read
Education, Journalism, Sports Marketing, Medicine, Accounting, Law, Engineering, Community Affairs, Entertainment – student from The Memphis Challenge and Bridge Builders were introduced to a variety of fields and a wealth of experience at the First Annual Memphis Challenge Career Forum.
Memphis Challenge high school juniors and seniors donated their time and academic excellence to help the fifth graders at KIPP Diamond Academy prepare for the TCAP writing exam.
The Memphis Challenge held its first summer retreat in July with keynote speaker Pam McKelvy, Channel 5 News Anchor/Reporter, and special guest Les Brown, motivational speaker.
