The 13th annual Minority Achievers Program gala was held June 13 at the Central Community Branch of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts in Worcester. Mark P. Bilotta, CEO of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, was the guest speaker.

College-bound students recognized as Minority Achievers Program graduates were, from Burncoat, Roberta Afutu, Anika Ampadu, Reinesha Bailey, Aimee Finecountry, Gladys Frimpong, Sanjana Jude, Ashley LaDou and Daisy Mungai; from South High Community School, Latoya Berger and Paul Equsquiza; from Doherty Memorial High School, Shadea Blyther, Taylor Dupree, Markus Hargrove, Toni Pham, Nia Plummer, Lina Rosario, Chardem Taylor and Paulyn Zinsonni; from Wellesley High School, Shayair Hall; and from Abby Kelley Foster Charter School, Lexie Hernandez.

Source: Telegram.com