News release

June 9, 2011

For more information:

J.J. Frank, MAP Director, 360-651-1611

Mary Waggoner, 425-385-4049

Minority Achievers Program scholarships for two Everett High students

Evergreen Middle School staff honored for leadership support

At the 11th annual Recognition and Scholarship Banquet on May 25, two Everett High School

students, Domineek Bufford and Alisa Rud, each received scholarships from the YMCA of Snohomish

County Minority Achievers Program (MAP).

Students and adult supporters from across the county were recognized at the banquet. In the past

11 years, MAP has provided more than 80 scholarships worth $45,000 to deserving MAP students.

The Minority Achievers Program is designed to motivate and support students of color and immigrant

students ages 11-19 to achieve high educational and career goals.

MAP is structured around six program components: Educational success, career exploration,

community relations, parent support and involvement, scholarship opportunities, and adult/youth

mentors.

Evergreen Middle School, Ed Glazer, Joe Coverson and the leadership of Dr. Stewart were honored

with the Ray Sievers Adult Achievers Award. This award is recognition of outstanding leadership and

support of the YMCA of Snohomish County MAP Community Connection.

At the banquet, Ed Glazer, chair of the MAP Advisory Committee and a teacher at Evergreen Middle

School, reminded the students that, “You are not alone in your journey through the school system.

There are adults here to help you.”

Support from EverTrust Foundation, American Distributing Company, and the Seattle Foundation

makes the scholarships possible. Scholarships are in the amounts of $500 to $1,000. “We try to

inspire our graduating seniors to go on to college,” said J.J. Frank, MAP director. “These scholarships

get the kids going and on their feet as they transition from high school to college.”

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