TURN 2 Endowed Scholarship Programs

The TURN 2 FOUNDATION is pleased to announce the recipients of its Derek Jeter Scholarships. Our best wishes for the future go out to all the applicants. Here is a glimpse of our scholars:

Derek Jeter/St. Peter Claver Catholic School Scholarships

St. Peter Claver Catholic School offers an educational program that is open to all students regardless of race, nationality, or religious belief. It is our purpose to foster service to others, to be committed to the dignity of all people and provide Christian education to African American youth of the community.

Convinced of the dignity of each individual, St. Peter Claver Catholic School tries to develop each child according to his or her ability. The total school program provides for the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth of each student. Today, over 110 years since the school opened, the school accommodates students in the Early Childhood Program through grade eight. It is the oldest African American School in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, and the oldest African American school still functioning not only in Hillsborough County, but also in the State of Florida.

St. Peter Claver Catholic School has a rich heritage and is recognized by the community for its positive discipline, moral values and strong curriculum. The lives of many citizens have changed dramatically by the academic and spiritual guidance provided by the school. Over the years, former students have greatly enriched not only the Tampa community, but also the nation. The Turn 2 Foundation currently provides financial assistance for 15 students to attend St. Peter Claver Catholic School on a yearly basis.

Derek Jeter/Hillsborough Educational Foundation Scholarship

Nevena Pehar

High School: Robinson High School
College: University of South Florida
College Major: Music and Psychology
Awards & Honors: Athena Young Woman of Promise 2006, Band Director’s Award 2005, Girls State Delegate 2006, Master Musician 2006, Volleyball Friendship Award 2005, National Honor Society Member, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society among others.

 

 

 

Charles Zhu

High School: King – International Baccalaureate Program
College:Yale University
College Major: Environmental Science and Humanities
Awards & Honors:Wendy’s High School Heisman finalist 2006, Coco Cola Foundation National Scholars finalist 2006, Senior Environmental Sciences Division-Hillsborough county Science and Engineering Fair Champion 2006, National Advanced Placement Scholar 2006, SDHC Carolyn Crow Memorial Award for Science 2006, Marcela Martinez Award for Leadership 2006, among many others.

 

 

 

Derek Jeter/Jackie Robinson Scholars

Akpanoluo Etteh

High School: Natick High School, Natick, Mass.
College: Yale University
Major: Cognitive Science

 

Brooke Forde

High School: Brentwood High School, Bay Shore, N.Y.
College: Columbia University
Major: Bio-Medical Engineering/Pre-Medicine
Quote: "I hope one day to be of assistance to someone trying to reach their goals."

 

 

 



Derek Jeter/Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholars

Parker Gibson

High School: Gull Lake High School
College: Western Michigan University
Major: Business
Quote:"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
-- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

 

 

Kearsten Karrick

High School: Portage Northern High School
College: Indiana Wesleyan University
Major: Photography, Communications
Quote: "The scholarship is a priceless gift! It has affirmed my choice to live a healthy lifestyle and is such an encouragement in pursuing excellence through education. I am so thankful for the support of the Turn 2 Foundation. I can promise that this gift will be used to help others see the benefits of healthy living. Thank you!"

 

 

David Schrock

High School: Portage Central High School
College: Hope College
Major: Biology or Chemistry to go into pre-med
Quote: "Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford.

 

 

 

Sabrina Graham

High School: Climax Scotts High School
College: Spring Arbor University
Major: Special Education
High School Accomplishments: 2007 Climax Scotts salutatorian while receiving 11 varsity letters in athletics

 

 

 



Derek Jeter/Sonny Connors Scholars

Dwayne Moffatt

High School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.
Clubs: Basketball and Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon

Javae Gilchrist

High School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.
Clubs: Basketball, Senior Citizen Luncheon and Track

Muzi Li

High School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.
Clubs: Paw Print Newspapers, Model United Nations, Tennis, Fashion/Art Club, and Math Club

Maritza Morales

High School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.
Clubs: Fall Drama, Paw Print Newspapers, and Rifle Club

Danielle Kearns

High School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.
Clubs: Girls Basketball, Girls Outdoor Track, Peer Ministry, Social Adventures Club, Senior Citizens and Luncheon/Freshman For a Day Guide

Cody Healing

High School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J.
Clubs: Football and Basketball

Janine Davis

High School: Queen of Peace, North Arlington, N.J. (graduate)
College: University of Texas
Accomplishments at Queen of Peace: Honors student, writer, nationally-recognized athlete with all-league, all-county, all-state and all-American honors. In addition, Janine was recognized as Athlete of the Week by the Bergen Record, as well as many other N.J. Newspapers, USA Track, and Athlete of the Year by the Star Ledger. She led Queen of Peace to a Group I State Championship in 2005 with first place finishes in the 55m, 400m, and 800m. Janine's consistent and impressive times on the track rewarded her as the most decorated athlete in New Jersey history and with the attention of every college track scout in the country. Janine was honored as the Queen of Peace Home Coming Queen and was recognized with Janine Davis Day (the only Queen of Peace student to ever receive that honor).

"I am very happy that I decided to come to Queen of Peace for my high school education" Janine said. "It has been an honor to receive a scholarship from Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation and I hope someday I can help other students in a similar way" she continued.

The Jeter’s Leaders is a youth leadership, social change program named by the captain of the New york Yankees, Derek Jeter, and funded by his Turn 2 Foundation. The program is designed to promote healthy lifestyles, academic achievement and social change activism among high school students.

Jeter’s Leaders Information