The Piedmonter
May 21, 2004
Editorial

The school year is coming to an end. For many students, budget cuts and tough economic times make going to college a hard goal to realize. But thanks to the efforts of the East Bay College Fund, though, 10 Oakland students will have $4000 annually for four years – plus, plenty of mentoring support to help them get the most out of their university education.

Piedmont residents Andy and Barb Fremder, David Staley, Ian Isaacs and others have helped organize and manage a program that gets students on the right track to succeed in the “real world.” The program is now in its second full year of service.

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The Montclarion
May 21, 2004
By Bruce Gerstman

When David Lloyd arrives at Cal state Hayward next fall, rather than concentrating on student loans, he can focus on studying criminal justice.

“I like the idea behind law enforcement,” said the senior at the Arts Far West School in Rockridge, as he waited to receive a scholarship. “I just want to go in that direction.”

Lloyd is one of 10 students who received four-year scholarships from the East Bay College Fund this year, the second time the group has honored Oakland teens with Great Expectations Awards.

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