Archive for May, 2008

Best friends beat odds, head to college

East Bay College Fund gives out 22 scholarships to Oakland, Emeryville youths

OAKLAND, CA-May 20, 2008

Contra Costa Times–Montclarion/Piedmonter

Best friends Clarresha Slay and Clarisha Walton of Oakland share sound-alike names, similarly dazzling smiles-and an exceptional drive to overcome personal hardships that have plagued their youth. On Thursday, May 22, the two graduating seniors from Oakland’s Castlemont-Leadership Prep High School will share a celebratory moment as they accept $16,000 scholarships from the East Bay College Fund. Continue Reading »