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2008 “Great Expectations” Awards Ceremony

On Thursday, May 22 twenty-two outstanding scholars from Oakland and Emeryville public high schools were presented with the Great Expectations Award. Each student will receive a $16,000 scholarship over four years, a personal mentor and a support network to provide guidance during their college years.

Henry Grant, a 2007 East Bay College Fund Scholar (Oakland High/Colgate University), wants to become a politician and have a profound impact on society. On June 2, 2007 he had the opportunity to meet Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama at a local fundraiser..

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