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Annual Scholarship and Awards banquet set to honor the memory of Dr. P. D. Mitchell Sr.

The Board of Directors of The Center will host their annual P. D. Mitchell Awards Banquet at 5 p.m. Oct. 7, Holiday Inn, 100 Pine St.

Honorees are the 2018 recipients of the P. D. Mitchell Memorial Award, Amanda Jones and Mary McMahon, both at University of Pittsburgh; Gabrielle Thomas, Bloomsburg University; Liam Breasette, Lock Haven University; Caden Fisher, Mansfield University; Cody Shimp, St. Bonaventure University, Olean, N.Y.; and Jared Thompson, Point Park University, Pittsburgh.

The Center established the P. D. Mitchell Memorial Award Fund with the WASD Education Foundation in 2015 and award scholarships to Williamsport Area High School seniors who exemplify strong leadership potential, outstanding academ­­­ic and scholastic achievement and show promise of success in their pursuit of higher education.

Others to be presented awards for achievements, service and sportsmanship are Minister Curley Jett, Allen Taylor and Velna Grimes, of Williamsport, and Denae House, of Steelton. Recognition for accomplishment and achievement include, Alize Johnson, who was recently drafted into the NBA.

The Rev. Zavon Braggs, Williamsport spiritual leader, mentor and member of the board of directors, is the keynote speaker.

There is a fee. To buy tickets or for more information, call 570-329-6274 or email pdmitchellawards@comcast.net.

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