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St. Jean Baptiste High School Senior Deja Jenkins of Brooklyn Wins Scholarship Award at "Dream Big" Gala
Futures and Options Board Vice-Chair Anne Benedict presents IPG Mediabrands scholarships to Angeline Harry (left) and Deja Jenkins (right)
New York, New York (December 11, 2014) – Brooklyn resident and St. Jean Baptiste High School senior Deja Jenkins was recently named a scholarship award recipient at the Futures and Options annual Dream Big Gala, which took place at the Time Warner Center in Manhattan.
Futures and Options is an organization that empowers New York City’s underserved youth to explore careers through career development and internships. This year’s event featured a special recognition of the diligence and tenacity of Futures and Options students through college scholarship awards presented to high school seniors through a competitive application process. Jenkins was awarded the IPG Mediabrands Scholarship and Internship, a scholarship presented to high-achieving students who are interested in careers in media and advertising.
St. Jean Baptiste High School
Founded in 1929, St. Jean Baptiste High School, located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, educates young women of diverse strengths and backgrounds. Through a rigorous academic program, St. Jean Baptiste High School prepares its graduates to excel in college and their future professions. As a Catholic community rooted in the spirit of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, the foundress of the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame, St. Jean Baptiste High School develops women of faith, service, and leadership and empowers the whole community to participate actively in the transformation of society for a more just world. St. Jean Baptiste High School is located at 173 East 75th Street in Manhattan. More information about St. Jean Baptiste can be found by visiting www.stjean.org/ or calling (212) 288-1645.