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Vincent K. James Scholarship Fund

Honoring the mentor, enabling future students at OMHS.

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Vincent K. James Scholarship Fund

Vincent K. James Scholarship Fund

Vincent K. James Scholarship Fund

Vincent K. James Scholarship Fund

Vincent K. James Scholarship Fund

Honoring the mentor, enabling future students at OMHS.

Honoring the mentor, enabling future students at OMHS.

Honoring the mentor, enabling future students at OMHS.

Honoring the mentor, enabling future students at OMHS.

Duncan Rheingans-Yoo
Duncan Rheingans-Yoo
Duncan Rheingans-Yoo
Duncan Rheingans-Yoo
1 Campaign |
Columbia, United States
$6,534 USD by 40 backers
$6,494 USD by 38 backers on Jun 17, 2015

For over 20 years, Vincent James has been a vital part of the Oakland Mills school and community. In June 2015, he will retire. Though nothing can replace his contributions, the Alpha Achievers of Oakland Mills would like to endow a scholarship in his name, to carry on his legacy of empowering and inspiring young Oakland Mills students. But we need your help!

About Vincent James:

Mr. James teaches the GT Research Program at Oakland Mills High School, guiding interns and independent researchers to pursue their passions and prepare for life after high school. In 1997, he helped found the Alpha Achievers, an honors organization for young minority males. He has served as the Alpha Achievers advisor since, and has been an instrumental role in expanding the organization to every school in Howard County. Mr. James has also advised the Student Government, and taught African American studies at Oakland Mills.

How we’ll use the money:

100% of the money collected will be used to start a fund with the Community Foundation of Howard County. The minimum amount needed to endow a fund with the Community Foundation is $10,000. Every year, the Foundation will use the return on investment to write a check either directly to the scholarship recipient, or to the Alpha Achievers of Oakland Mills, who will in turn write a check to the scholarship recipient.

About the Scholarship:

The Vincent James Scholarship will be awarded every year to the Oakland Mills student who has best embodied the spirit of what Mr. James stood for: leadership, community involvement, and academic excellence.


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Listed Donor

$10 USD
Your name will be listed in the official donation book, which will be presented to Mr. James at a ceremony in June. For two names appearing together on the same line (e.g. James and Julie Smith), we ask for $20 instead.
4 claimed

Autographed Donor (STUDENT)

$20 USD
(This is a discounted level available to current HCPSS students only; the general minimum is below.) Your name will appear in the book (see "Listed Donor"), and after the book is printed, you'll have the chance to sign next to your name. INCLUDES: Listed Donor
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Autographed Donor (GENERAL)

$35 USD
Your name will appear in the book (see "Listed Donor"), and after the book is printed, you'll have the chance to sign next to your name. 2 names + 1 autograph = $45 2 names + 2 autographs = $70 (we'll put them on separate lines) INCLUDES: Listed Donor
7 claimed

Short Message (STUDENT)

$40 USD
(This is a discounted level available to current individual HCPSS students only; the general minimum for groups and alumni is below.) In a section near the front of the book, you'll be able to personalize a short, two-line message, signed with your name. (Text subject to approval.) You'll also appear in the full list in the back of the book, and be able to sign by your name there. INCLUDES: Autographed Donor
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Short Message

$80 USD
In a section near the front of the book, you'll be able to personalize a short, two-line message, signed with one or two names, or the name of your organization. (Text subject to approval.) You'll also appear in the full list in the back of the book and be able to sign by your name there. INCLUDES: Autographed Donor
3 claimed

Half-Page Note (STUDENT)

$100 USD
(This is a discounted level available to current individual HCPSS students only; the general minimum for groups and alumni is below.) We'll include a half-page note from you to Mr. James in a special section of the book, signed with your name. (Text subject to approval.) Your name will also appear in the full list in the back of the book, where you'll be able to sign by your name. INCLUDES: Autographed Donor
1 claimed

Full-Page Letter (STUDENT)

$150 USD
(This is a discounted level available to current individual HCPSS students only; the general minimum for groups and alumni is below.) We'll include a full-page letter from you to Mr. James in a special section of the book, signed with your name. (Text subject to approval.) Your name will also appear in the full list in the back of the book, where you'll be able to sign by your name. INCLUDES: Autographed Donor
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Half-Page Note

$200 USD
We'll include a half-page note from you to Mr. James in a special section of the book, signed with your name. (Text subject to approval.) Your name (one or two, or your organization) will also appear in the full list in the back of the book, where you'll be able to sign by your name. INCLUDES: Autographed Donor
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Full-Page Letter

$300 USD
We'll include a full-page letter from you to Mr. James in a special section of the book, signed with your name. (Text subject to approval.) Your name (one or two, or your organization) will also appear in the full list in the back of the book, where you'll be able to sign by your name. INCLUDES: Autographed Donor
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Silver-Tier Donor

$350 USD
Your name (one or two, or the name of your organization) will be listed on the front page as a "Silver-Tier" donor, and you'll be able to autograph by your name in the back. You'll also be able to write a two-line message, included with the rest; if you'd like to include a longer note as well, add the reduced student rate (100 half / 150 full) to your donation. INCLUDES: Autographed Donor, Short Message
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Gold-Tier Donor

$600 USD
Your name (one or two, or the name of your organization) will be listed on the front page as a "Gold-Tier" donor, and you'll be able to autograph by your name in the back. You'll also be able to write a two-line message, included with the rest; if you'd like to include a longer note as well, add the reduced student rate (100 half / 150 full) to your donation. INCLUDES: Autographed Donor, Short Message
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Front-Cover Donor

$1,000 USD
Your name (one or two, or the name of your organization) will appear on the front cover of the book (see mockup at left), you'll be listed on the front page as a "Gold-Tier" donor, and you'll be able to autograph by your name in the back. You'll also be able to write a two-line message, included with the rest; if you'd like to include a longer note instead, add the reduced student rate (100 half / 150 full) to your donation. INCLUDES: Autographed Donor, Short Message, Gold-Tier Donor
1 claimed

Title Donor

$2,000 USD
Your name (one or two, or the name of your organization) will appear in large letters on the front cover of the book (see mockup at left), you'll be listed on the front page as a "Gold-Tier" donor, and you'll be able to autograph by your name in the back. You'll also be able to write a two-line message; if you'd like to include a longer note instead, add the reduced student rate (100 half / 150 full) to your donation. INCLUDES: Autographed Donor, Short Message, Gold-Tier Donor
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