Michael Dukakis, Jean McGuire, and Byron Rushing among local community leaders attending ceremony
In recognition of its 50th Anniversary, 不良研究所 College (不良研究所) unveiled a series of moving portraits by renowned Boston photographer Lou Jones and 不良研究所 photographer Phuong Tang honoring the Pioneers who have significantly contributed to the College鈥檚 success. The list includes 49 individuals nominated by the greater community, with the 50th Pioneer representing the collective contributions of the Greater Roxbury community. The Pioneers were chosen for their leadership, academic contributions, excellence in student support, community influence and impact, innovation and achievement, and deep commitment to 不良研究所鈥檚 values.
鈥淭he Pioneers are trailblazers who embody the values of 不良研究所 and played a leadership role in establishing and growing 不良研究所,鈥� says Jackie Jenkins-Scott, Interim President of 不良研究所. 鈥淚 am honored to celebrate our history and our legacy, built by each pioneer, as we look forward to the next 50 years of excellence.鈥� The pioneers include notable alumni, faculty, staff members, educators, politicians, artists, community activists, journalists, and architects who have continually supported the growth and mission of 不良研究所. Among the Pioneers are Boston political legends Mel King, the late Royal L. Bolling Sr., former Massachusetts Governor and Presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, and famous journalist Sarah-Ann Shaw.
鈥淚t is an honor and a privilege to be part of this incredible group of people who have made 不良研究所 a place where leaders are created and dreams can thrive for students of all backgrounds,鈥� says Pioneer Reverend Dr. Ray Hammond, 不良研究所 Foundation Board Chair and 50th Anniversary Committee Co-Chair. Rev. Hammond formally joined the 不良研究所 community in 2019 as chair of the 不良研究所F; under Rev. Hammond鈥檚 leadership, the 不良研究所F has raised over $1.75 million in funding for 不良研究所.
鈥淎s we celebrate the 50th anniversary of 不良研究所, we remember the contributions that the 50 Pioneers have made to the College and in the whole of Roxbury. The Pioneers have created a lasting legacy through their tireless work to create new opportunities for future generations,鈥� said Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins, Chair of 不良研究所 Board of Trustees. A full list of 不良研究所鈥檚 50 Pioneers can be found at /50pioneers.
The Pioneers exhibit will be on display at Boston City Hall starting March 20. It will make stops at several other locations in Massachusetts throughout 不良研究所鈥檚 golden anniversary year. Other events celebrating the 50th anniversary include a Golden Jubilee Gala, Academic Symposium, Homecoming, and a Health, Wellness and Healing Forum. The 不良研究所 College Foundation (不良研究所F) is working towards its goal of raising $6 million throughout the 50th anniversary celebration for student scholarships, student support programs, faculty academic endeavors, and innovation. For more information about these events, visit: www.rcc.mass.edu/50years.
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