CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE
The history of the event
We Recognize the Obstacles Foster Youth Overcome to Graduate From High School:
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1.Only 50% of foster youth will graduate from high school
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2.35% of foster youth experience four or more changes in school placements
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3.70% of foster youth want to attend college
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4.1 out of every 10 foster youth will enroll in college
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5.1 out of every 100 foster youth will graduate from college
Some of the most disturbing national statistics regarding youth in foster care could be remedied by a solid college education and community support from programs like Celebration of Excellence.
Nationally, only 50% of foster youth finish high school. Many have been in foster care for all or most of their lives, increasing the risk of poor outcomes due to a lack of a stable family environment that promotes education, teaches daily living skills, and encourages attendance in school.
1st Graduation Event: 1993
1st Celebration Chairs: Aundria Cheevers (Child Investigator) and Dorothy Murphy (Attorney)
Purpose for Event: Celebrate the educational achievements of a small group of foster youth in Dekalb County graduating from high school and college.
No. of Graduates in 1993: 20
1st Corporate Sponsor: Avon
View the Celebration of Excellence Event Video Below:
Fox Theater
June 2005 - 2006
Georgia Tech
June 2007 - 2008
Georgia State Rialto Theater
June 2009 - 2013
Important Event Links
www.thensf.org (scholarship donations)
www.giftforachild.org (sponsors/gift donations)
Celebration of Excellence Founding Chairs Honored During the 2010 Celebration of Excellence
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