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JUNE 2017 Complimentary Monthly Publication Readership Conservatively Estimated @ 47,230+ Richmond VA Issue No. 33

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Read more about NHS

Pages 2, 5, 9 & 11
Bill Johnson NHS Board Chair welcomes most recent partner Patsy Smith CEO Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union (husband Chuck)

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF RICHMONDS ANNUAL GALA

CREATE A HOME FOR OUR HEROESCASINO ROYALE @ THE HILTON

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NEVER GIVE UPLOOK UP (GOD IS REAL)!
DON EDWARDS Assistant Site Director
Company Chaplain, National Counseling Group
RACE TO NOWHERE
One day I was thinkingWhat would my last days look like?
Who will be there? Will I be surrounded by people who care
about my wellbeing? Minutes before I take my last breath, I will
probably look over my life and think how fast time has slipped
through my hands.
Maybethink How I couldve run this race differently? Who
could I have reached out toor helped? Who could I have for-
given? How much time did I waste on issues that are so petty
now?
AS MY BREATH STARTS TO FADE Did I use my gifts to
help others improve theirs? As my hands start to tremble Did
I use my hands to take or to give? While my eyes start to blur, I
may think How much me time did I sacrifice for the sake of
spending quality time with my loved ones? As my pulse starts to
fade and my race comes to an end
DID I LEAVE A TRAIL OF HOPE AND INSPIRATION FOR
OTHERS TO FOLLOW? We all get consumed in the busyness
of life. Sometimes running to one thing then to the next rushing
to appointments, running businesses, making deadlines, worried
about trying to make ends meet, rushing to and from work to
beat Richmond Traffic (LOL).
But sometimesWE ARE IN A RACE TO NOWHERE!
What seems so urgent now, one day will not matter.
Sometimes, what we need to pay attention to
is right in front of us. Once we discover what that is
WE WILL FINALLY REACH OUR DESTINATION
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Our Mission & More
Gilbert Wilkerson, Host
FAITH FAMILY VALUES & POLITICS
NORTHSIDE VIBES 1ST TELEVISION INTERVIEW was
held on Tuesday, May 9 during Gilbert Wilkersons Talk Show en-
titled Faith, Family Values & Politics, which was aired on Rich-
monds Public Access Channel 95 (Comcast) and Channel 36 (Veri-
zon). Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Flavor News, Deone McWil-
liams, shared her FAITH Journey which began with only $22 after
leaving Corporate America in 2013 due to experiencing 7 family
deaths in 1 year, 3 in 1 week, and her sons passing just 5 months
ago. Mr. Wilkerson did an excellent job inquiring about her passion
and educational background which does not include studying journa-
lism although she is a college grad. She has always enjoyed read-
ing (thanks to her 2nd Grade Teacher, Ernestine Green of Rich-
monds Northside), as well as helping others. Gilbert mentioned
how he picked up his initial copy in City Hall and was shocked to
read a newspaper which featured only the GOOD NEWS! In closing,
she was asked to share a few words of encouragement with young
women aspiring to become entrepreneurs. Says Deone, Dreams
Can Come True if you BELIEVE. Hard work truly pays off! Many
thanks to Gilbert Wilkerson & Michael Cain, Volunteer Producer. God bless!
Flavor News Crowns
Neighborhood Housing
Services of Richmonds
CEO Christie Smith
Our 2017 Homeless
Veterans Community
Superstar
THANK YOU FOR
HELPING SO MANY
HOMELESS FAMILIES
Christie Smith, THIS publication is dedicated to you for all you have
done (and continue to do) for our Homeless Veterans. Two years
ago, Flavor News CEO, Deone McWilliams, had the opportunity to meet
the CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond, Christie
Smith, as she inquired about homeless veterans in the City of Richmond.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond (NHS) is located at 2712
Chamberlayne Avenue. Says Deone, We were curious to learn WHY
so many veterans are homeless to say theyve served our Country? It
just doesnt make sense. Doesnt Virginia take care of homeless ve-
terans? What services do veterans need? What types of programs prove
to work best? What can we as a community do to help (including assist-
ing family members)? What about incarcerated veterans? Are they as-
sessed medically and assisted accordingly? Well, the list went on and
on, and Christie Smith stopped what she was doing to provide us with
answers. She stated that veterans need a coordinated effort that provides
secure housing, healthy meals, health care, substance abuse care (and
aftercare) counseling (mental health), assistance with personal develop-
ment, employment, (including employable training skills) and job place-
ment assistance. She provided us with literature regarding the outstand-
ing programs NHS offers and also invited us to attend a few workshops,
as well as Casino Royale (fundraiser for homeless veterans). We as a
community should pull together and help our homeless veterans. I know
we can do it; and they deserve every bit of our help. Christie Smith, thank
you for caring about our homeless veterans. Folks, if youre interested
in supporting a worthy cause (donations are always welcome), please
call NHS of Richmond, Inc.: (804) 329-2500. Saturday, May 27, NHS
Annual Gala Honoring Homeless Veterans CASINO ROYALE
was held at The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa (Short Pump). See
photos (pages 5, 9 & 11) and please plan to attend next year!
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 NorthsideVibes Education and Customer Service
BHMVA & Cultural Center of VA Childrens
Book Festival Presented by Dominion Energy
The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia partnered
with Dominion Energy (and other community organizations) and hosted
a well-received CHILDRENS BOOK FESTIVAL on Friday, May 19
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Abner Clay Park (Brook Road and W. Clay
Street - across from the museum). Over 500 children attended this event
which showcased Virginias childrens authors and illustrators. Also in
collaboration with this historic event: City of Richmond and Henrico
County Public Libraries, as well as Richmond City, Chesterfield, Han-
over, and Henrico County school systems. Karla Redditte, reporter and
anchor for NBC12 News Today, joined the fun too! After the children
Under Pressure Diamonds Are Formed
hula hooped, a group of teachers took the stage to demonstrate How to
Really Hula Hoop. Their outstanding performance not only shocked the
children (check out their facial expressions above smile!), but they
wowed everyone! According to the children, We love to read; and our
teachers are AWESOME! Great job everyone!
The Black History Museum and Cultural Center is located at
122 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23220. DONATE! We want to
celebrate the struggle, triumph and achievements of our ancestors, trail-
blazers and heroes. As we reflect on our past, present and future, the
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia provides a place
for our heritage to be celebrated and showcased.
For more information, visit blackhistorymuseum.org or call (804) 780-
9093.
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Three RPS Local Community Partners
Named to the 2017 Virginia School
Boards Association Business Honor Roll
In coordination with the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA),
the Richmond Public School Board has named Altria, Capital One and
the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to the 2017 VSBA Business Ho-
nor Roll for their outstanding support of Richmond Public Schools. All
three community partners were recognized during a school board meet-
ing held on Monday, May 15, 2017. Local businesses and community
partners have the power to shape community attitudes about public
schools so the VSBA Business Honor Roll is an opportunity for school
divisions to recognize local businesses for their invaluable support, es-
pecially as schools face increasing budget uncertainty. They play a key
role in supporting schools and contribute in various ways such as provid-
ing in-kind or financial contributions, donating to scholarship programs,
supporting extracurricular activities, offering internships, volunteering
in schools, and sponsoring field trips. Altria supports RPS in a number
of ways to include assisting qualified RPS graduates with college expen-
ses through the Altria College Opportunity Fund scholarship program,
serving students and their families by collaborating with other communi-
ties partners through the Success360 program, and volunteering on vari-
ous projects as part of its robust community engagement program. Altria
is also a founding partner of NextUp, a free program that helps to ensure
that middle school students have access to quality after-school activities.
Additionally, an Altria Group subsidiary donated a 288,000 square foot
office and warehouse complex to the school division. Capital One helps
to fill many gaps for RPS by financially supporting a grant-funded volun-
teer coordinator position and serving as the school divisions largest vo-
lunteer partner, sending hundreds of volunteers to schools and depart-
ments during the school year. Capital One coordinates programs such as
Heart of America Tech Lab and Library Makeovers and Capital One Co-
ders, which is an ongoing effort to help engage middle school students
in STEM education. Capital One also hosted the 2016 Cyber Security
Summer Camp for RPS. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond contri-
butes to the school division through a mentorship program, financial edu-
cation opportunities, and a school supply drive, which benefits various
schools on a rotating basis. The Richmond Fed also hosts an interactive
Day at the Fed event for middle and high schools students to explore
banking industry operations. Richmond Fed employees also serve in key
leadership roles to develop and coordinate Mission Tomorrow, the re-
gions first interactive career and exploration event for middle school
students. For more details about the VSBA Business Honor Roll, visit
vsba.org.
Katrina Brown Passed Our Customer
Service Test With Flying Colors!
Because most establishments in Northside are familiar with our GOOD
NEWSpaper, occasionally we dine in other areas of town to 1) share our
newspaper with neighboring communities, 2) sample their dishes, and 3)
TEST CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS (pretty much everywhere we
go). Well, last month our Editor-in-Chief dined at WAFFLE HOUSE
located at 7415 Midlothian Turnpike (near the Boulders). She had the
pleasure of meeting the most pleasant Hostess, Katrina Brown, who has
been with the company for three years. Not only does she enjoy assisting
her customers, but she enjoys working with her co-workers too. For ma-
ny who know Flavor, shes known for being a little indecisive when or-
dering from a menu (so many choices!); however, Miss Brown was very
patient, attentive, and never stopped smiling! She continued to check on
her customers making sure they were well taken care of and returned be-
hind the counter to assist her teammates (they were outstanding as well).
After enjoying her meal, Flavor insisted on conversing with Miss
Browns manager, Frank Whitehurst (photo), who also spoke very highly
of her! On a scale of 1 to 10 Katrina scored a PERFECT 10!
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 NorthsideVibes 1st Place!
The PBS Nerds of Community Idea Stations Won
1st Place: The Great Richmond Trivia Bee!
On Wednesday, May 3, thirty-seven teams participated in the first annual
Great Richmond Trivia Bee at The Hippodrome to ensure adults in metro
Richmond who need literacy help can get it. The PBS Nerds, a team
from Community Idea Stations took first place, with teams from Union
Bank and Trust and Florance, Gordon, Brown, P.C. taking second and third
place. The Trivia Bee benefited The READ Center, an adult literacy non-
profit that helps adults with low-level literacy develop basic reading and
communication skills by providing classroom instruction and one-to-one
tutoring in Richmond, Chesterfield, and Henrico. More than 58,000 adults
in metro Richmond lack Basic literacy skills. The Trivia Bee raised over
$25,000 for The READ Center. Thats enough to provide literacy services
to about 15 READ Center students for a year services that can change
their lives and the lives of their families, says READ Center Executive
Director Karen La Forge. Union Bank and Trust was the events signature
sponsor. Christina Feerick, co-anchor for 8News, and Kat Simons of
Mix98.1 emceed the event while volunteers from UPS Freight and Mitchell
Wiggins and Company served as scorekeepers. The READ Center was
founded as the Literacy Council of Metropolitan Richmond in 1982 by Al-
trusa International Richmond, Inc., and became a 501(c)(3) organization in
1984. To learn more, visit readcenter.org or call (804) 288-9930. Pictured
with Bee Mascots from UPS Freight and Christina Feerick (Channel8).
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Many students will soon take final examinations. High achievers and last
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Tours Health KIDS!
Richmond History Tours 2017
the Valentine
DISCOVER A NEW RICHMOND
NEIGHBORHOOD EACH MONTH
For more than 100 years, the Valentine has told the story of Richmond
through exhibitions, city tours, special events, research opportunities,
interactive history programs and guided tours of the 1812 Wickham
House. With a renowned costume and textile collection, thousands of
objects and more than one million photographs, the Valentine is comit-
ted to preserving Richmonds history and serving as a resource for vis-
itors and residents. Last month many people explored the NORTH-
SIDE neighborhoods of Barton Heights, Highland Park, Ginter Park
and Battery Park, developed as streetcar suburbs for Richmonds work-
ing and middle classes in the late-19th century. WALKING TOURS:
History of Barton Heights. This tour focused on historic commercial
and retail activity along North Avenue and Brookland Park Boulevard.
Established in 1889 as an early streetcar suburb, Barton Heights origi-
nally was part of Henrico County and is now a part of the City of Rich-
mond. History of Battery Park. The youngest Northside streetcar
subdivision, Battery Park developed between 1909-1949 and is known
for its beautiful public park, American foursquare homes and bunga-
lows. History of Highland Park. Led by Valentine Director Bill Mar-
tin, this tour focused on one of Richmonds lesser-known historic retail
districts. One of the citys original streetcar suburbs, Highland Park
sits just north of downtown Richmond on the hills above Shockoe Val-
ley and dates to the 1890s. History Hounds Explored Ginter Park.
Dogs and their owners enjoyed this walking tour presented in partner-
ship with the Richmond SPCA.
For more information regarding the Valentine, please visit THE VAL-
ENTINE.ORG or call (804) 649-0711.
Missing Children!!!
ATTENTION!
VIRGINIA RANKED #1!
16% OF ALL MISSING KIDS ARE
FROM VIRGINIA!
January 1, 2017 May 30, 2017
United States Total: 1278
VIRGINIA: 211 2) Florida: 133 3) California: 128
4) Texas: 104 5) Ohio: 84 6) New York: 58
7) Illinois: 51 8) Massachusetts: 50 9) Oklahoma: 32
10) Pennsylvania: 34 11) Colorado: 35
MISSING CHILDREN IN OUR
LOCAL RICHMOND AREA = 24
12) Virginia Beach: 34 13) Richmond: 6
Chesterfield: 10; Henrico: 7; Chester: 1
14) Northern Virginia: Arlington: 1; Fairfax: 12;
Alexandria: 10; Falls Church: 1 15) Nevada: 24
Richmond, Virginia Beach and
Northern Virginia = 82
***Ranked 6th in the whole United States***
What Would You Do If
Your Child Went Missing?
DOES YOUR FAMILY HAVE A PASSWORD?
THE GOOD NEWS CHILD SHIELD, U.S.A.
*AMERICAS PROTECTOR OF CHILDREN
SINCE 1990*
Call Robert E. Smith, Executive Affiliate (804) 516-6991
Email restoday2@aol.com, visit www.childshieldusa.com/rsmith
(Member, Better Business Bureau)
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 NorthsideVibes NHS Casino Royale @ The Hilton!

Source: New Hampshire State Police Forensic Lab

(Continued from Page 2) Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond, Inc. is dedicated in assisting military families achieve and maintain the American
Dream of home ownership and community sustainability. Their goal is to meet the needs of physically impaired servicemen and servicewomen coming
home from active duty, and those who are currently homeless and seeking assistance. All proceeds from the event are directed to the achievement of this
goal. For more information regarding our services, call (804) 329-2500 or visit nhsofr.org. More photos on pages 9 and 11

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 NorthsideVibes Morsels! Fallen Officers Honored
Have You Ever Experienced the Pastries at MORSELS
in Bellevue? Flavor News Voted this Establishment
the Best Sweets in Northside!
THIS YOUNG LADY EXHIBITS THE MOST OUTSTANDING
CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THE TIME YOU ARRIVE UNTIL YOU
DEPART MAKING SURE YOURE FILLED WITH TASTY SWEETS!
We are a late-night desserterie in Richmonds quaint Northside neigh-
borhood of Bellevue. With hours til midnight on Fridays and Saturdays,
we cater to the after-dinner, after-movie, or just hanging out in your PJs
crowd (dont worry, we dont judge). And, even when were not open, A wreath laying ceremony was held at 7 p.m. at the Police Memorial Sta-
you can find us baking up treats for special orders from cake balls to
wedding cakes. We offer a great variety of bite-size treats at our shop,
along with cakes and bulk orders for pick-up. Visit Morsels at 4040
MacArthur Avenue (804) 252-9757 or morselsrva.com. Open Thursdays
from 6-10 pm, Friday and Saturday 3 pm to midnight. Thanks Morsels!
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Chief Alfred Durham Mayor Levar Stoney CAO, Selena Cuffee-Glenn
The Richmond Police honored our Fallen Officers that paid the ultimate
sacrifice with a Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 10
a.m. at the Richmond Police Training Academy located at 1202 Graham
Road. This is the first year that we are recognizing the following Rich-
mond Police that were killed April 27, 1870: Captain D. G. Tourgee, Ser-
geant James T. Cox, Officer James M. Carter, Officer William R. Cray,
Officer John Kerr, Officer Michael McCarthy, Officer John R. Meagher,
Officer James A. Seay, Officer Julius Schultz, Officer James M. Walker.
tue on Blanton Avenue. This is a service to Honor our Fallen Officers
and pay tribute to the memory of those departed officers and members of
the Richmond Police Department, the Richmond Sheriffs Department
and the John Marshall Lodge No. 2, Fraternal Order of Police, who have
passed away since the last Police Officers Memorial Day.
Charles Watson (RPS/RTC) Captain John OKleasky
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NorthsideVibes More NHS Casino Royale Pictures!

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL STAFF MEMBERS OF NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING

SERVICES OF RICHMOND, THE KATZ BAND, DANCE INSTRUCTOR-KEMEL
PATTON, COMEDIAN ANTOINE SCOTT & THE LOVELY KAT SIMONS/Mix 98.1
HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL FATHERS AND GRANDFATHERS! We hope your special day is filled with so much JOY!
So many times we forget to recognize your efforts and we want you to know just how much
we appreciate you! Embrace this special time to celebrate YOU! Sincerely, The Flavor News Crew

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Forks in the Road by Dianne Wilmore My Trip to GREECE

Dear Northside Readers: This past May I had an awe-
some opportunity to visit Greece. After I recovered from
the jetlag, what an experience! We spent several days at
a golf resort which was located on a mountainside with a
beautiful landscape.
I must tell you, every day was a different adventure! If
we werent at a museum or by the waterside, we were
eating some great food. I had a combination of fantastic
lamb dishes and wonderful Greek salads with an Ouzo,
the official drink of Greece.
I would encourage everyone to plan to take a trip (once a
year) someplace different. It will broaden your mind;
and it will provide a memory that you will never forget!
Until next time, smooches!
More Information: Greece (Country in the Balkans) is a
country in south-eastern Europe with thousands of is-
lands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential
in ancient times, its often called the cradle of Western
civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks in-
cluding the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the
Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beautiful
beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party
resorts of Mykonos.
Capital: Athens Currency: Euro
Population: 10:82 million (2015) World Bank
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 NorthsideVibes New Business Distributors & More
Hi! Im Allison (on left), the owner of A Jewelry Wonderland.
You might have noticed a new little pop up shop at Once Upon a Vine
North located at 4009 MacArthur Avenue (thanks Bob!). Im a new
Bellevue resident and super excited to be a part of this community! In
2010 while living in Southern California, I helped launched AJW and
loved it so much that when I relocated to Richmond to be near family I
brought it with me. Until recently, AJW has been primarily an online
boutique. We now have a part-time storefront that gives us the oppor-
tunity to meet our customers face-to-face. This is so rewarding; and now
we can take our customer service to a whole new level! AJW is a Rich-
mond-based contemporary jewelry and accessories brand that offers cu-
rated, handcrafted, beautiful pieces! We have something for everyone:
classic, delicate, statement, and bohostyle jewelry & accessories!
Shopping the jewelry markets in New York and Los Angeles allows me
to stay on top of the latest industry trends; and I take great pride in find-
ing the best quality for the most reasonable price. We maintain a per-
sonal relationship with several favorite vendors that help us support this
mission. We stock our product in very small quantities so that you can
be confident that you are not buying another mass-produced piece that
everyone will be wearing in no time. It is important that you express your
individuality by choosing one of our unique pieces that adds to your
personal style. Please stop by and check out our collection. We can help
you accessorize any look or help you pick out the perfect giftand we
offer free giftwrapping! Were open on Friday and Saturday from 12
to 6 p.m. For more information, please call (757) 913-1965, email
hello@shopajw.com or Shop online: ajewelrywonderland.com.
Pictures below Continued from Page 2 Celebrating Christie Smith
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL STAFF AND
BOARD MEMBERS OF NEIGHBORHOOD
HOUSING SERVICES OF RICHMOND, INC.
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Corner Express Mart 2930 North Avenue
Designs by Ron 1600 Brook Road, Suite B
Dollar General 2910 North Avenue
Faith Printing 7814 Midlothian Turnpike
Family Dollar 2917 North Avenue
Forrest White Printing 20 W. Brookland Park Blvd.
Homewood Suites by Hilton 5996 Audubon Dr. (near RIC Airport)
Kroger 901 N. Lombardy Street
Little House Green Grocery 1227 Bellevue Avenue
McLeans Restaurant 3605 W. Broad Street
Nicola Flora 1219 Bellevue Avenue
Nomad Deli & Catering Co. 207 W. Brookland Park Blvd.
Northside Family YMCA 4207 Old Brook Road
Northside Hardware 2925 North Avenue
Norvelles Shoe Repair 2928 North Avenue
Old Dominion Electrical Supply 2509 N. Lombardy Street
Once Upon a Vine 4009 MacArthur Avenue
Pine Camp Arts & Community Center 4901 Old Brook Road
RIC Redev. & Housing Authority 901 Chamberlayne Pkwy.
Richmond International Airport
Shoe Shine Man (Mr. Douglas Moody) Upper Level
Richmond Public Library North Avenue & Ginter Park Branches
River City Diner North 803 E. Parham Road
Ruffin Insurance Agency 3813 Nine Mile Road
Stir Crazy Caf RVA 4015 MacArthur Avenue
Stony Point Pharmacy 9000 Stony Point Pkwy.
Union Bistro & Jazz 2400 Northumberland Avenue
W.G. Miller Creations Florist & Gifts 6211 Lakeside Avenue
Walgreens Chamberlayne Avenue & Brookland Park Blvd.
Walker & Son, Inc. 4038 MacArthur Avenue
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Two Richmond Schools Ranked at the Top
for U.S. Schools Teaching Personal Finance!
Richmond Community High School has been ranked number two
and Franklin Military School earned the number 22 spot on the 2017
100 Best w!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance national ranking.
The rankings were released by Working in Support of Education (w!se), a
NYC-based educational not-for-profit focused on promoting student finan-
cial literacy nationwide, and sponsored by Voya Financial.
Students at Richmond Community and Franklin Military performed among
the highest across the country on the w!se standardized Financial Literacy
Certification Test. Darlene Smith, Business & Information Technology and
Marketing Education Instructional Specialist, received the awards for both
schools at the April 19 celebration held at the New York Federal Reserve.
First established in 2003, w!ses award-winning Financial Literacy Certifi-
cation program provides teachers with a curriculum and instructional re-
sources to teach personal finance and measure students financial literacy
through w!ses Certification Test. Students who pass the test are designated
Certified Financially Literate. W!se students in 46 states receive close to
6 million hours of personal finance instruction annually. The ranking re-
cognizes the top performing high schools in w!ses national network.
To view the complete list of winners and to find out more details about the
Financial Literacy Certification program, visit www.wise-ny.org.
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