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T. Moore, II

Author QCFoundation Posted on March 28, 2020October 25, 2020Categories Alumni   Leave a comment on T. Moore, II

T. Moore, II is graduating first in his class at The Summit Country Day School (Class of 2002); being the first African-American President of the Ohio Junior Classical League; and being First Class Marshall (President) of the Class of 2006 at Harvard College.

T. Moore, II is graduating first in his class at The Summit Country Day School (Class of 2002); being the first African-American President of the Ohio Junior Classical League; and being First Class Marshall (President) of the Class of 2006 at Harvard College.

Dr. E. Anderson

Author QCFoundation Posted on March 28, 2020October 10, 2020Categories Alumni   Leave a comment on Dr. E. Anderson

I walked across the bridge of educational opportunity provided by the Queen City Foundation I have never looked back. The Queen City Foundation opened up a New [pullquote_right] The Queen City Foundation opened up a New World to me[/pullquote_right]World to me and allowed for me to cultivate a sense of confidence. I wasn’t afraid to go anywhere and compete with anybody. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1996 and enrolled in graduate school at the University of Virginia. … Continue reading “Dr. E. Anderson”

M. Newland

Author QCFoundation Posted on March 28, 2020October 10, 2020Categories Alumni   Leave a comment on M. Newland

Queen City Foundation guided me through invaluable experiences at Bethany School and The Seven Hills School. I remain grateful for all of the lessons learned through their support, two of which have significantly shaped my value system. There is a school where one can reach his or her full potential—it just may not be close by. Commuting through neighborhoods, multiple school districts, and highways to get to school was a process naturalized into my everyday life. Socializing with students from … Continue reading “M. Newland”

Dr. M. Grier

Author QCFoundation Posted on March 28, 2020October 12, 2020Categories Alumni   Leave a comment on Dr. M. Grier

Queen City Foundation introducing me to the exceptional educational opportunities at St. Xavier High School, Queen City Foundation put me in an academic environment that both honed and stretched my talents. It was in those days that the inspiration and occasional frustrations of my classroom experiences led me to want to become an educator–a goal I have now accomplished. Approximately fifteen years ago, as a racial minority in a predominantly white setting, I sometimes felt isolated and misunderstood while I … Continue reading “Dr. M. Grier”

Queen City Foundation Honors Program 2020​

Author QCFoundation Posted on March 28, 2020March 28, 2020Categories Events   Leave a comment on Queen City Foundation Honors Program 2020​

Queen City Foundation Honors Program 2020 TEST PREP and STUDY SKILLS 4th – 8th grade students Accepting Applications: March 14, 2020 – April 1, 2020 Dates: TBA 10:00am – 12:30pm For more information call 513-655-5402 or email to request application QCF HONORS EVENTS NOBCChE Science Bowl April 4,2020 at 9am at UC on Victory Parkway. The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers or NOBCChE is a nonprofit, professional organization. NOBCChE’s goal is to increase … Continue reading “Queen City Foundation Honors Program 2020​”

2020 Queen City 5k Run​

Author QCFoundation Posted on March 28, 2020March 28, 2020Categories Events   Leave a comment on 2020 Queen City 5k Run​

July 25,2020 at 8am The Queen City Foundation 5k Challenge is an initiative born out of the Queen City Foundation’s Alumni and Parent Association. Our goal is to bring the Greater Cincinnati Community together and raise scholarship dollars for our area high school seniors and support programming to help them reach their goals for the future. In turn we promote healthy lifestyles for our families by engaging in a fun filled 5k race. Our motto for the Queen City Foundation … Continue reading “2020 Queen City 5k Run​”

QCF/R.A.I.S.E. PRESENTS B.O.U.N.C.E.

Author QCFoundation Posted on May 2, 2013May 6, 2013Categories News and Photos   Leave a comment on QCF/R.A.I.S.E. PRESENTS B.O.U.N.C.E.

On April 13, 2013 at St. Ursula Academy the R.A.I.S.E. Teen Diversity Summit Committee presented B.O.U.N.C.E. (Building*Opportunities*Unity*Cultual*Networking*Equality*) This event gave our local high school students an opportunity to discuss diversity, race relations, community issues, leadership development and personal responsibility.

On April 13, 2013 at St. Ursula Academy the R.A.I.S.E. Teen Diversity Summit Committee presented B.O.U.N.C.E. (Building*Opportunities*Unity*Cultual*Networking*Equality*) This event gave our local high school students an opportunity to discuss diversity, race relations, community issues, leadership development and personal responsibility.

Ursuline senior receives National Achievement Scholarship

Author QCFoundation Posted on April 24, 2013April 24, 2013Categories News and Photos   Leave a comment on Ursuline senior receives National Achievement Scholarship

Congratulations to Candace Borders ’13, who is one of ten Southwest Ohio seniors receiving a $2,500 National Achievement scholarship. They are among the group of 800 students nationally receiving the one-time scholarship or corporate awards from among 1,300 students named finalists in the 2013 competition. “With an adventurous spirit, an engaging personality, and an unmatched tenacity, Candace Borders shines within our school community. Throughout the time that we’ve worked together, she has consistently proven to be an enterprising and highly … Continue reading “Ursuline senior receives National Achievement Scholarship”

Andrea Vessel elected to National 4-H Board

Author QCFoundation Posted on January 17, 2013January 17, 2013Categories News and Photos

National 4-H Council is pleased to announce that longtime 4-H members and youth leaders Andrea Vessel of Cincinnati and Tess Hammock of Forsyth, Ga. have been elected trustees for National 4-H Council’s Board of Trustees. Both bring extensive and unique 4-H experience to the board. As trustees, they will set strategic direction for the future of National 4-H Council, supporting the organization’s overall commitment to positive youth development.

National 4-H Council is pleased to announce that longtime 4-H members and youth leaders Andrea Vessel of Cincinnati and Tess Hammock of Forsyth, Ga. have been elected trustees for National 4-H Council’s Board of Trustees. Both bring extensive and unique 4-H experience to the board. As trustees, they will set strategic direction for the future of National 4-H Council, supporting the organization’s overall commitment to positive youth development.

32nd Annual “Salute to Scholars” Reception

Author QCFoundation Posted on June 15, 2012December 10, 2012Categories News and Photos

On June 9, 2012 at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse, Queen City Foundation hosted the 32nd Annual “Salute to Scholars” reception honoring their “Class of 2012”.  This year’s Class, totaling 54 graduates, attended local independent day schools such as Cincinnati Country Day School, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, St. Ursula Academy, St. Xavier High School, The Seven Hills School, The Summit Country Day School and Ursuline Academy.  As in the past, all Queen City Foundation graduates will be pursuing higher education at … Continue reading “32nd Annual “Salute to Scholars” Reception”