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LEF PRESENTS 2013 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

On May 19, 2016, LEF -- represented by board members, Cleveland Lawrence III and

Jessica Lawrence -- presented renewable $1000 scholarship awards to Edna Karr seniors,

Rayna Brantley, Kayla Price, and Kayla Smith. This marks the first time that LEF has

awarded three four-year scholarships, which serves as a testament to the caliber of the

applicants.

Ms. Brantley will enroll at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, while Ms. Price will

attend the University of New Orleans, and Ms. Smith will study at Louisiana State University.

LEF applauds each of these young women!

LEF’s 2nd ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER IS OCTOBER 28

The event will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the offices of Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, 1300 I (Eye) Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20005.

For more information, please contact LEF President, Cleveland Lawrence III, atcleveland.lawrence@lagniappefoundation.org.

Bonnibel will enroll at Georgetown University, in Washington DC, while Chenice will attend Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Janesha will attend Southeastern Louisiana University, in Hammond, Louisiana.

LEF wishes these three deserving young women continued success in their academic endeavors!

The Lagniappe Education Foundation will host its third annual Fall fundraiser on the evening of Thursday October 27, in downtown Washington, DC. As always, the event will include food, drink, entertainment, and a silent auction of several items generously donated by New Orleans and Washington DC-area businesses and craftspeople. The fundraiser is free-of charge and all proceeds will further our mission of providing scholarship assistance to college-bound graduates of New Orleans' Edna Karr High School -- a two-time recipient of the Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Schools Award.

LEF PRESENTS 2016 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

LEF PRESENTS 2014 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

LEF PRESENTS 2015 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

On May 19, 2015, LEF President Cleveland Lawrence III attended

Edna Karr High School’s “Parents’ Night” dinner and awards ceremony,

celebrating the class of 2015. On behalf of LEF, Cleveland presented two

scholarship awards -- to Nina Nguyen (Karr's salutatorian) and to Brianna Thurman.

Each scholarship is for $1000 and is renewable for all four years of college.

Nina will attend Xavier University in New Orleans, LA, while Brianna will enroll at

Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. LEF is proud to support these two young women and wishes them continued success in their endeavors!

LEF FEATURED IN NEW ORLEANS' TIMES-PICAYUNE

On Sunday, November 1, 2009, the Times-Picayune, New Orleans’ largest daily newspaper, ran a story on the Lagniappe Education Foundation and its President & CEO, Cleveland Lawrence III. Click on the link to read the story.

The story is available at this link: http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2009/11/post_41.html

On Monday May 16th, LEF President Cleveland Lawrence III and LEF Treasurer Jessica A. Sandoval presented the Foundation’s 2011 scholarship awards, as part of Edna Karr High School’s “Parents’ Night” dinner and awards ceremony for the class of 2011. LEF presented renewable $1000 scholarship awards to Edna Karr seniors Bonnibel Rosario and Chenice Samuel. In addition, LEF presented a one-time $1000 scholarship award to Edna Karr senior Janesha Phipps.

LEF has made a four-year commitment to these deserving young women and wishes them continued success in their academic endeavors!

In fact, this year's event will feature Bonnibel Rosario, a 2011 Edna Karr graduate and LEF scholarship recipient who is now a freshman at Georgetown University. For more information, please contact LEF President, Cleveland Lawrence III, at cleveland.lawrence@lagniappefoundation.org.

LEF LAUNCH A HUGE SUCCESS!

On Thursday, October 29, 2009, the Lagniappe Education Foundation hosted a launch party and inaugural fundraiser, in Washington, D.C. About 75 guests attended the event, including several staffers from Representative Joseph Cao's office—Congressman Cao serves Louisiana's 2nd congressional district, which covers much of New Orleans.

Attendees were treated to a New Orleans-themed party, which featured spoken word and musical performances by New Orleans native Webo, and a silent auction that included photographs of people and places in New Orleans, as well as numerous items donated by individuals and companies throughout the Washington, D.C.-area. LEF plans to host a similar event in New Orleans in Spring 2010, which will coincide with the announcement of our first scholarship awards.

On Monday May 21, 2012, LEF President Cleveland Lawrence III and LEF Treasurer Jessica A. Sandoval presented the foundation’s 2012 scholarship awards, as part of Edna Karr High School’s “Parents’ Night” dinner and awards ceremony for the graduating class of 2012.

LEF presented $1000 scholarship awards to Edna Karr seniors Whytne Wallace and Brittany Taylor, both of whom were among the top 5 students in their graduating class. Both scholarships are renewable, reflecting LEF’s four-year commitment to these deserving young women. This Fall, Whytne – Karr’s salutatorian – will attend Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge, LA, while Brittany will attend Spring Hill College, in Mobile, Alabama.

LEF welcomes these two scholars to our growing family!

LEF wishes both of these deserving students continued success in their academic endeavors!

On Monday May 19th LEF President Cleveland Lawrence III and LEF Treasurer Jessica A. Sandoval presented two scholarship awards on behalf of the organization, as part of Edna Karr High School’s “Parents’ Night” dinner and awards ceremony for the class of 2014.

LEF presented a renewable $1000 scholarship award to graduating Edna Karr senior Tierra Green – Karr’s valedictorian – who plans to attend Dillard University in New Orleans. In addition, LEF presented a one-time $1000 scholarship award to graduating Edna Karr senior Iniko Dubone, who will enroll at Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge, LA.

LEF ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER

LEF PRESENTS 2012 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The Lagniappe Education Foundation (LEF) will host its second annual Fall fundraiser on Thursday, October 28, in Washington, DC. This New Orleans-themed event will include entertainment from brass band, YAMOMANEM (your mom and them), as well as a silent auction featuring several items generously donated by New Orleans and Washington DC-area businesses and craftspeople.

There is no admission fee to attend the event, and all proceeds from the auction and any donations will be used 100% to further our mission to provide scholarship assistance to college-bound graduates of New Orleans' Edna Karr High School -- a two-time recipient of the Blue Ribbon Schools Award.

LEF PRESENTS 2010 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS!

On Monday May 17th, LEF President Cleveland Lawrence III presented the foundation’s first two scholarship awards, during Edna Karr High School’s “Parents’ Night” dinner and awards ceremony for the class of 2010. LEF Treasurer Jessica A. Sandoval accompanied Cleveland on the trip to New Orleans, and the event was a resounding success.

The two renewable $1000 scholarship awards were presented to Edna Karr seniors Jahquille T. Ross and Paul N. Thomas. Starting this fall, Jahquille – Karr’s salutatorian – will attend Tuskegee University in Alabama, while Paul will attend The University of Louisiana at Monroe in Monroe, Louisiana.

Earlier in the day, Cleveland also met with all of Karr’s returning students during a school assembly, to inform them about LEF’s scholarship program and to encourage them to apply for scholarships when they are seniors.

LEF PRESENTS 2011 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

On Monday May 20th, LEF President Cleveland Lawrence III and LEF Treasurer Jessica A. Sandoval presented the organization’s 2013 scholarship awards, as part of Edna Karr High School’s annual “Parents’ Night” dinner and awards ceremony, celebrating the class of 2013.
LEF presented renewable $1000 scholarship awards to Edna Karr seniors Brianna Despenza and Breness Richard. Beginning in the Fall, Brianna (Karr’s valedictorian) will attend the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, MI. Brenee, who recently enlisted in the United States Army, will complete her preliminary military training before enrolling at Washington, DC’s Howard University in the Spring of 2014.