Crooms AoIT Alumni Association, Inc. Receives Formal 501(c)3 Status Determination Letter

Earlier this week, the Crooms AoIT Alumni Association, Inc. received a formal determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service granting us 501(c)3 status. In late November 2011, the Alumni Association applied for formal recognition as a 501(c)3 federally tax-exempt entity. Prior to this point, the Alumni Association operated as a federally tax-exempt entity under the small organization rules laid out in Section 508 of the tax code.

Class of 2010 Grad wins Luard Scholarship to Study in the UK

2011 Luard Scholarship Recipients Crooms Academy of Information Technology Class of 2010 graduate Rehana Packwood was one of two Howard University students awarded the Luard Scholarship. As a recipient of the scholarship, Packwood will spend her junior year studying in the United Kingdom.

Packwood, a graphic design major, also has a passion for intercultural exchange. She serves on the Executive Board for the Japanese Culture Club on campus. The Orlando, Fl., native believes that studying in London will ultimately boost her career.

“Studying abroad will make me a better candidate in the job market and prepare me to make a larger contribution in the field of animation.”

The Luard Scholarship, provided by the English-Speaking Union, is committed to the promotion of scholarship and the advancement of knowledge through the effective use of the English language. Since 1969, it has provided full junior year abroad scholarships to the United Kingdom for academically, highly talented sophomore students attending Howard, Hampton, as well as United Negro College Fund institutions. Candidates for this scholarship must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, be a sophomore, and be a United States citizen.

Howard University is a private research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Founded in 1867, students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Since 1998, the University has produced two Rhodes Scholars, two Truman Scholars, a Marshall Scholar, 24 Fulbright Scholars and 11 Pickering Fellows. Howard also produces more on campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States.

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2012 Crooms AoIT Alumni Association Community Scholarship

Dear Crooms Class of 2012,
 
It is with pleasure that the Crooms AoIT Alumni Association, Inc. invites you to apply for the Crooms AoIT Alumni Association Community Scholarship. As a way of congratulating you on making it this far in your educational career, we will be offering one (1) $600 scholarship to a graduating senior. Our group of contributors would like to recognize those who have continually performed well academically while still carrying a passion for giving back to their community and school. In an effort to encourage involvement and contribution in the community, we proudly present the requirements and application for the Crooms AoIT Alumni Association Community Scholarship.
 
The deadline for application is Friday, March 30th, 2012 by the end of the school day. Take note, this is the first Friday after Spring Break. The scholarship recipient will be notified before graduation. The Scholarship application is attached and includes instructions on how to submit the scholarship. We look forward to answering any questions you might have and carefully reviewing all applications received. Remember, this application is only open to graduating Crooms AoIT Seniors, so your chances of receiving the scholarship are quite high - that means you need to apply :-).
 
Congratulations again on making this far and good luck in your future endeavors!
 
-The Crooms AoIT Alumni Association, Inc. Board of Directors

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The Founders Society Spotlight: Justin Bagley, 2005

ID Number: 
4
Name: 
Justin Bagley
Last Name: 
Bagley
Founders Class: 
Class 1 - FY2011-2012
Class 2 - FY2014-2015
Crooms Affiliation: 
Alumni
Crooms Graduating Year: 
2005
Photo of Justin Bagley

Justin Bagley has become the first Crooms Academy of Information Technology Class of 2005 graduate to join The Founders Society. As a resident of New Jersey working for Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical sector, he also represents – geographically – the furthest-flung Founder as of yet. Justin states he joined The Founders Society because, "the investment gives me the opportunity to help someone else reach their dreams, just as I have."

Teaser: 

Regardless of whether you are involved or not in extracurricular activities, take advantage of your times at Crooms. You have a responsibility and obligation to uphold the legacy of Crooms Academy. Ultimately, the point of life is to leave a legacy behind. Make sure you are doing your part to uphold that legacy and allow others to say they are proud of Crooms Academy.

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Justin Bagley has become the first Crooms Academy of Information Technology Class of 2005 graduate to join The Founders Society. As a resident of New Jersey working for Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical sector, he also represents – geographically – the furthest-flung Founder as of yet. Justin states he joined The Founders Society because, "the investment gives me the opportunity to help someone else reach their dreams, just as I have."

As part of the first class of Crooms Academy of Information Technology, Justin and his family took a risk in attending Crooms AoIT. Yet, as Justin explains, the choice was pretty easy, "Crooms was the only school seriously offering IT classes. The technology bubble highlighted the possibilities within IT. I thought preparing for this field would be a good opportunity." This focus on information technology from an early age is paying dividends now. Given the opportunity to study IT over the course of the last decade, Justin has received jump on the competition. The small class sizes at Crooms provided hands-on attention from teachers and allowed a special bond to form with the faculty.

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