Hampton Roads Community News
Second Annual Black-Tie Scholarship Gala

CHESAPEAKE
The New Chesapeake Men for Progress Education Foundation, Inc. awarded three citizens during the group’s Second Annual Black-Tie Scholarship Gala on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Chesapeake Delta Hotel by Marriott. More than 300 guests turned out to support the organization and salute this year’s awardees: Lifetime Achievement Award, Mr. James L. Frye, Retired Principal and Mentor, Indian River High School; Community Service Award, Kelvin L. Wright, Chief of Police and Youth Mentor; Community Service Award, Rebecca C. W. Adams, Ed. D. Retired Educator and Community Leader. The foundation is headed by former Mayor William Ward.

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