On Friday, June 1, 2012, The A Better Chance Awards took place at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, where friends and family of the organization recognized a group of outstanding Scholars from around the country. These Scholars, ranging from grades 6-12, were awarded for their academic excellence, leadership within their school community, and steadfast determination to succeed.

Congratulations to the A Better Chance Class of 2012 and all of this year's Scholar Awards Winners!

Judith Berry Griffin Award

• Niya Wright, Darien High School 

Nancy J. Lucas Memorial Award

• Briana Chang, Cambridge School of Weston

Academic Achievement Awards (Seniors)

• Nehemiah Blackburn, Phillips Exeter Academy
• Christine Chao, Newark Academy
• Danielle Currin, The Lovett School
• Avonda Fogan, Maret School
• Enrique Granados, St. Paul's School
• Ahmad Greene-Hays, Winchester A Better Chance
• Misha Innis-Thompson, Dwight-Englewood School
• Helina Iyob-Tessema, Vistamar School
• Brittany Ketchup, Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
• Adam Mengestab, Brentwood School
• Hibba Meraay, Miss Porter's School
• Stephanie Powdar, Canterbury School

Excellence Awards (Juniors)

• Sophie Delfeus, Wilton A Better Chance
• Aviana Duca, Moorestown Friends School
• Skylar Sims, The Ben Franklin Academy
• Kristine Truong, The Paideia School

Excellence Awards (Sophomores)

• Mathama Bility, Salem Academy
• Terence Hickman, Brentwood School
• Rebecca King, The Bay School of San Francisco
• Jordan Perteet, Head Royce School

Excellence Awards (Freshmen)

• Naomy Grand'Pierre, Whitefield Academy
• Xonatia Lee, Andover High School

Young Leaders Awards

• Joy Barrett, Nueva School
• Ashley Crawley, Dwight-Englewood School
• Alexandra Sharpe, The Webb School
• Trae Terrell, Whitefield Academy
• Jordyn Williams, Whitefield Academy
• Alexis Young, The Westminster Schools

Honorable Mention

• Marquita Amoah, The Ethel Walker School
• Nicole Ampatey, Proctor Academy
• Joseph Baker, St. Luke's
• Tatum Brooks, The College Preparatory School
• Arianne Connell, Poly Prep Country Day School
• Britney Dorval, Brooklyn Friends School
• Negede Iyob-Tessema, Vistamar School
• Stephen Johnson, Wesleyan School
• Jared Jones, Whitefield Christian Academy
• Jonece Layne, National Cathedral School
• Crystal Lee, Phillips Exeter Academy
• Brandon Madden, Glastonbury High School
• Adrian Mendoza, The Williston Northampton School
• Calvin Nickelson, Choate Rosemary Hall
• Michella Ore, Bentley School
• Korey Petgrave, The Hudson School
• Lesa Redmond, Miss Porter's School
• Kimberly Rouse, Baldwin School
• Marco Silva, Holy Spirit Prep
• Jordyn Turner, The Shipley School
• Arnelle Williams, Wilbraham & Monson Academy
• Corbyn Yhap, Peddie School