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Nicole Campbell (P9 V) Selected as White House Fellow

New York, N.Y. (July 15, 2009) Nicole Campbell (P9 V/Exeter '96, Amherst '00) MPA, Harvard '05 has earned the distinct honor of being named a White House Fellow for the Class of 2009-2010. 

Lilac Ball 2009 Tops $2 Million
The 2009 Lilac Ball raised more than $2 million and attracted over 1,000 guests to the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel on Monday, June 8.  The gala was a tribute to longtime Prep Trustee Ronald Blaylock, Managing Partner at GenNx360 Capital Partners, and to the 134 members of Prep’s high school Class of 2009. Former NBA stars Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo, and Herb Williams were on hand to congratulate both the Honoree and the high school seniors.
Diahann Billings-Burford Named NYC Chief Service Officer
Mayor Bloomberg has appointed Prep Alumna Diahann Billings-Burford (VI/Grace Church ‘86, Poly Prep '90, Yale '94) as the nation’s first-ever municipal Chief Service Officer.
Prep Alum Competes on Jeopardy
Kadeem Cooper (XXII/Poly Prep '06, Univ. of Virginia) will be one of only 15 college students nationally to compete on 'Jeopardy’s'  2009 College Championship.  The show will air May 5th (showtimes can be found here).
Prep Alum, Champion of Health in East Harlem, Wins Double Honors
For years, Ray Lopez (XI/Dalton '95, Amherst '99), the Environmental Health Manager at LSA Family Health Service, quietly worked in the trenches helping the poorest residents of East Harlem combat a series of growing environmental health hazards there: some of the highest asthma rates in the nation, serious rodent and insect infestation, and dangerous mold.  His efforts have been recognized with two prestigious honors in the last year.
Prep for Prep Students Suit Up for Success
On March 20, Project Pinstripe in collaboration with Prep for Prep hosted a one-day event to help young men dress for success.  The group of high school seniors and undergraduates each received a fully custom-tailored suit and accessories, as well as an overview of sartorial etiquette and upkeep.
Prep Students Shine in Entrepreneurial Contest
Prep for Prep students took home eight of the ten prizes awarded at this year’s Goldman Sachs Foundation Youth Entrepreneurship Expo.
Prep Announces 2009 Lilac Ball Honoree
Prep for Prep is pleased to announce that Ron Blaylock will serve as the Honoree for the 2009 Lilac Ball, the organization’s signature annual fundraising event.  It will be held on Monday, June 8th at The Waldorf=Astoria.
Timely Article from Prep’s Chief Executive in Parent's League Review
Prep for Prep’s Chief Executive Aileen C. Hefferren has contributed a timely and intriguing article to this year’s Parents League Review entitled “Independent Schools, Diversity, and the Age of Obama.”
Prep Marks Three Decades of Excellence at Anniversary Celebration
Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared Saturday, November 29, 2008 to be "Prep for Prep Day" in New York City.
Prep for Prep Celebrates 30 Years of Creating Leaders
On Saturday, November 29, 2008, the Prep for Prep Community will celebrate 30 years of fulfilling its mission of creating leaders...
Prep Launches Improved Public Website
Prep for Prep is thrilled to announce the launch of our new and improved public web site.
Prep Students Bring Home the Laurels in Entrepreneurship Challenge
At the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on October 23, Prep for Prep students Amanda Loyola (XXVI/Horace Mann) and Gabrielle Green (XXVI/Marymount), presented their business plans for Eco-Friendly Dog Treats and Longevi-Teas respectively.
2008 Lilac Ball Raises $3.4 million
News and photos from the 2008 Lilac Ball, held on June 9 at the Waldorf=Astoria in Manhattan.
Smart Connections Conference 2008
The inaugural Prep for Prep Smart Connections conference was held on May 9, 2008, at the Time Warner Conference Center in New York City. Visit the Smart Connections Conference website.

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