2019 FFC Scholarship Awards
Recipients
Dave Clarke, JR
Dave Clarke, JR
Dave has been born into a family that puts community first and knows the importance of a “Servant’s heart. It does not matter what task or what time he is called to serve he will always make himself available.
If he cannot do it the exact time he is needed he will ask, “If I can do it later”.
As the president, I have watched him transitioned from Elementary to High School and I am amazed of how discipline and organized he is, to balance all the different activities he has for school and extracurricular.
Family and Friends is committed to help enhance his development and his contribution to society. We strongly believe that he is destined for greatness.
On behalf for Family and Friends Connection Inc, we say Congratulations Dave, continue to make us proud.
Dave has been born into a family that puts community first and knows the importance of a “Servant’s heart. It does not matter what task or what time he is called to serve he will always make himself available.
If he cannot do it the exact time he is needed he will ask, “If I can do it later”.
As the president, I have watched him transitioned from Elementary to High School and I am amazed of how discipline and organized he is, to balance all the different activities he has for school and extracurricular.
Family and Friends is committed to help enhance his development and his contribution to society. We strongly believe that he is destined for greatness.
On behalf for Family and Friends Connection Inc, we say Congratulations Dave, continue to make us proud.
Dave Clarke’s Bio
Dave A.J Clarke was born on the 26th of April 2001 at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Dave was raised in a Caribbean house hold. From a very early age He’s possessed a position in leadership. Being influenced by the diverse cultures in his community and his biological and spiritual family.
Dave has become a well-rounded individual within this community. From a very young age Dave has demonstrated the characteristics of a leader. Being the leader of youth ministry at Yahweh Redeemed International Ministries INC, to the leader of a world music ensemble for 3 years and becoming co president of Young men of Valor while attending Parkway Middle School in the magnet program.
Continuing a position of leadership all throughout his magnet high school years at Dillard high, Dave learned to hone his leadership skills and become an influential leader. Dave has been recognized for a vast assortment of accolades while attending Dillard High School. Dave has received nominations for Silver Knight, State certifications in restaurant management or food handling just to become the sous Chef of Café 179 (which is a student lead restaurant) for his 11th and 12th grade years at Dillard.
Also while managing to be captain of the varsity football linebacker group, and his personal jazz band ensemble. With all of his unbelievable accomplishments over his lifetime. He has been selected as 1 of 20 candidates in the Nova Southeastern University’s (Razor's Edge shark cage scholars program.)
Dave plans to major in Business and Entrepreneurship. And redefine the definition of a leader within his community and eventually the world.
Dave A.J Clarke was born on the 26th of April 2001 at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Dave was raised in a Caribbean house hold. From a very early age He’s possessed a position in leadership. Being influenced by the diverse cultures in his community and his biological and spiritual family.
Dave has become a well-rounded individual within this community. From a very young age Dave has demonstrated the characteristics of a leader. Being the leader of youth ministry at Yahweh Redeemed International Ministries INC, to the leader of a world music ensemble for 3 years and becoming co president of Young men of Valor while attending Parkway Middle School in the magnet program.
Continuing a position of leadership all throughout his magnet high school years at Dillard high, Dave learned to hone his leadership skills and become an influential leader. Dave has been recognized for a vast assortment of accolades while attending Dillard High School. Dave has received nominations for Silver Knight, State certifications in restaurant management or food handling just to become the sous Chef of Café 179 (which is a student lead restaurant) for his 11th and 12th grade years at Dillard.
Also while managing to be captain of the varsity football linebacker group, and his personal jazz band ensemble. With all of his unbelievable accomplishments over his lifetime. He has been selected as 1 of 20 candidates in the Nova Southeastern University’s (Razor's Edge shark cage scholars program.)
Dave plans to major in Business and Entrepreneurship. And redefine the definition of a leader within his community and eventually the world.
Mikaela West-Ricketts
Mikaela West-Ricketts was born and raised in Hollywood, Florida with strong support from her family to pursue her dreams. Ever since she was a child, knew to always reach for the stars.
Not only at home, but also in school she has made sure to play her part in bettering the community. Whether it was bringing in cans of non-perishable food to school for food drives, box tops for her class, or playing a role in an organization. In fourth grade, she took part in a
career exploring group where she was able to express ideas among others and find what direction she would want to head in in life.
During her first two years of high school, she enrolled in Hollywood Hills Military Academy. While attending here, she has spent two years on the Marksmanship team and the Florida Future Educators of America organization. While in FFEA, she would attend rallies in support for the greater cause (such as a Spring Rally for Stoneman Douglas) and constantly help put together care packages for those in need.
In her junior year, she transferred over to Florida Atlantic University high school where
she accumulated two years’ worth of credits toward her bachelor’s degree. When she graduated
high school in May 2020, she chose to transfer over to Florida Atlantic University to pursue a
degree in Chemistry.
Not only at home, but also in school she has made sure to play her part in bettering the community. Whether it was bringing in cans of non-perishable food to school for food drives, box tops for her class, or playing a role in an organization. In fourth grade, she took part in a
career exploring group where she was able to express ideas among others and find what direction she would want to head in in life.
During her first two years of high school, she enrolled in Hollywood Hills Military Academy. While attending here, she has spent two years on the Marksmanship team and the Florida Future Educators of America organization. While in FFEA, she would attend rallies in support for the greater cause (such as a Spring Rally for Stoneman Douglas) and constantly help put together care packages for those in need.
In her junior year, she transferred over to Florida Atlantic University high school where
she accumulated two years’ worth of credits toward her bachelor’s degree. When she graduated
high school in May 2020, she chose to transfer over to Florida Atlantic University to pursue a
degree in Chemistry.