Monday, February 23, 2009

Scholars for Memphis

Press Release.

On March 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., SunTrust Banks Inc. is honoring Rhodes College and The Soulsville Charter School to celebrate all three organizations working together to contribute to the vibrancy of Memphis through education, community service, and cultural awareness. The event--“Scholars for Memphis”--will be held at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music at 926 E. McLemore Ave.

SunTrust-Memphis President John Frazer as well as Soulsville Foundation President and CEO Marc Willis will be in attendance, and members of The Soulsville Charter School’s Symphony Orchestra will perform. Rhodes College alumni now teaching at the charter school will make brief comments about the educational connection between the two schools.

Rhodes President Dr. William E. Troutt also will be in attendance. SunTrust has established scholarships for two deserving first-year Rhodes students from the Memphis area who have the potential to make significant contributions to city. These scholars have been invited to make comments.

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