The James Mix / Sean Cater Memorial Scholarship
1993*
Maryanne Courtney
(Graduated ‘97)
Bloom Trail H.S. / Knox College (4 yr)
Tonisha Wolf (Graduated ‘97)
Percy Julian H.S. / Eastern Ill. University (4 yr)
Shelton Reeves
Bloom Trail H.S. / So. Suburban College (2 yr)
1994
Theresa Campbell
Percy Julian H.S. / DePaul University (4 yr)
Corey Jones
Thornton H.S. / Washington University (4 yr)
Jewel Rolle
Percy Julian H.S. / Malcolm X College (2 yr)
1995
Jason Caston
(Graduated ‘00)
Hillcrest H.S. / University of Illinois (4 yr)
Allison Claybon (Graduated ‘00)
Bloom H.S. / Florida A&M University (4 yr)
Justen Jones
Hillcrest H.S. / University of Illinois (4 yr)
Miguel Martinez
Farragut H.S. / University of Illinois (4 yr)
Theresa York
Thornton H.S. / South Suburban Community College
1996
Joy Cooper
(Graduated ‘00)
Percy Julian H.S. / Illinois State University (4yr)
Nicole Dykas
Bloom Trail H.S. / Ill. Wesleyan Univ. (4 yr)
Vincent Gills (Graduated ‘00)
Bloom Trail H.S. / University of Illinois (4 yr)
1997
Kelly L. Hoffner
(Graduated ‘01)
Rich South H.S. / University of Illinois (4 yr)
Tiffini C. Brooks (Graduated ‘01)
Thornwood H.S. / University of Illinois (4 yr)
Ladaris J. Martin
Bloom Trail H.S. / University of Illinois (4 yr)
1998
Elliott A. Daniels
(Graduated ‘02)
Rich East H.S. /Michigan University (4 yr)
Nina C. Johnson (Graduated ‘02)
Thornridge H.S. / University of Illinois (4 yr)
Brande K. Morris (Graduated ‘02)
Thornridge H.S. / Ill. Wesleyan University (4 yr)
1999**
Larry T. Gaines
(Completed)
Thornridge H.S. / Augustana College (1 yr)
Adrienne R. Lindsey (Completed)
Corliss H.S. / North Central College (1 yr)
2002
Bryan S. Cotton
(Completed)
Thornridge H.S. / Michigan State Univ. (1 yr)
Warren G. Morgan II (Completed)
Thornridge H.S. / Butler University (1 yr)
Robin L. Redditt (Completed)
Thornton H.S. / Quincy University (1 yr)
2003
Brandi Butler
(Completed)
Thornridge H.S. / Spelman College (1 yr)
Marciana D. Lee (Completed)
Thornton Twp. H.S. / Loyola University (1 yr)
Jillian E. London (Completed)
Thornton F. No. H.S. / Loyola University (1 yr)
Robin L. Redditt (Completed)
Thornton H.S. / Quincy University (1 yr)
2004
Renesha M. Carter
(Completed)
Hillcrest H.S. / Purdue University (1 yr)
Rolland Hampton (Completed)
Hillcrest H.S. / Tuskegee University (1 yr)
James Hannah (Completed)
Hillcrest H.S. / Northern Ill. University  (1 yr)
Ashley Logan (Completed)
Hillcrest H.S. / Florida A & M University (1 yr)
2005
Jameyshia Etchison
(Completed)
Bloom Trail H.S. / Loyola University (1yr.)
Lunden Gregory (Completed)
Thornwood H.S. / De Paul University (1 yr.)
Sholomo Israel (Completed)
Bronzeville Academy H.S./ Illinois St. University (1
yr.)
Ashley Logan (Completed)
Hillcrest H.S. / Florida A & M University (2 yr.)
Sa’Mon Richardson (Completed)
Dyett Academy Center H.S. / DePaul University (1 yr.)
Casmir Zollicoffer (Completed)
Hillcrest H.S. / Northern Illinois University (1 yr.)
2006
Ryan Gates
(Completed)
Thornwood, H.S. / Morehouse College (1 yr)
Laurice Jackson (Current)
Thornwood H.S. / University of Illinois (3 yr)
Angelica London (Current)
Lincoln Park H.S. / Lake Forest College (3 yr)
Cornell Terrell (Current)
Rich East H.S. / Howard University (3 yr)
Jeremiah Tillman (Completed)
Hillcrest H.S. / Northwestern University (1 yr)
2007
LeAaron Foley
(Completed)
Hillcrest H.S. / DePaul University (1 yr)
Roderick Grant (Completed)
Hirsch Metro H.S. / Western Illinois (1 yr)
Bethany Harris (Current)
Thornridge H.S. / University of IL/Chicago (2 yr)
Kallie Jones (Completed)
Hyde Park Academy H.S. / Michigan St. Univ (1 yr)
Nickia King (Current)
Thornton Township H.S. / Howard Univ (2 yr)
Ashley Smith (Current)
Hillcrest H.S. / Univ of Pittsburgh (2 yr)
Constance Stanley (Current)
Thornwood H.S. / Univ of Missouri (2 yr)
Angela Wright (Current)
Hillcrest H.S. / Truman St. Univ (2 yr)
Corey Zych (Completed)
Rich South H. S. / Univ of IL-Champaign (1 yr)
2008
2008
Lunden Gregory
(Current)
Thornwood H.S. / De Paul University (4 yr.)
Melissa Young (Current)
Maria H.S. / Hamilton College (4 yr.)
Laurice Jackson (Current)
Thornwood H.S. / University of Illinois (3 yr.)
Angelica London (Current)
Lincoln Park H.S. / Lake Forest College (3 yr.)
Cornell Terrell (Current)
Rich East H.S. / Howard University (3 yr.)
LeAaron Foley (Current)
Hillcrest H.S. / DePaul University (1 yr.)
Roderick Grant(Current)
Hirsch Metro H.S. / Western Illinois University (1 yr.)
Bethany Harris (Current)
Thornridge H.S. / Univ. of IL—Chicago(2 yr.)
Nickia King (Current)
Thornton Twp. H.S. / Howard University (2 yr.)
Ashley Smith (Current)
Hillcrest H.S. / University of Pittsburgh (2 yr.)
Constance Stanley (Current)
Thornwood H.S. / Univ. of Missouri (2 yr.)
Angela Wright (Current)
Hillcrest H.S. / Truman St. University (2 yr.)
Ariel M. Bowen (Current)
Hillcrest H.S. / Chicago State University (1 yr.)
Jalessa S. Bragg (Current)
Marion Catholic H.S. / Purdue University (1 yr.)
Danielle A. Caldwell (Current)
Thornton Twp. H.S. / University of Iowa (1 yr.)
Betty D. James (Current)
Thornton Twp. H.S. / Loyola University (1 yr.)
Tyreese L. Norris (Current)
Percy Julian H.S. / St. Xavier—Chicago, IL (1 yr.)
Christopher D. Peeples (Current)
Hales Franciscan H.S. / University of Iowa (1 yr.)
Scholarship recipients 1993-2008
From the inception of the Reclaim A
Youth (RAY) organization, founders
Addie Mix and Gloria Randolph
envisioned a memorial scholarship
fund to encourage and help the
education of deserving youth. This is
in keeping with the purposes of RAY:
  • To give youth a spiritual and
    positive outlook on life
  • To help youth realize their
    potential and contribute to
    society
Reclaim A Youth (RAY) of Illinois
RAY of Illinois      PO Box 740      Glenwood, IL 60425      708-757-7293-ofc      708-757-7294-fax     reclaimayouth@comcast.net

"Ensuring a better tomorrow by Reclaiming Youth today!"
2008 Scholarship &
Honoraria Recipients
* From 1993 thru 1998, RAY OF ILLINOIS
Scholarship Recipients received $1000.00
per year for four consecutive years, paid
in eight-semester payments of $500.00
** Since 1999, RAY OF ILLINOIS Scholarship
Recipients receive $1000.00 for one year,
paid in two payments of $500.00 each.