Fourteen Arkansas students and five educators were feted April 30 at the 5th Annual Oscar Washington Jr. Awards Ceremony held at the Clinton Presidential Center.
The students were recipients of academic scholarships from the Oscar Washington Jr. Educational Fund and the educators were honored for their service.
The evening began with a reception and dinner followed by a program. Guest speaker was Colette Honorable and Pamela Smith served as the master of ceremonies.
Mayor Frank Scott Jr. made an official proclamation naming the day Oscar Washington Jr. Day and plaques with the proclamation were presented to Washington's mother, Alma J. Washington, and to his widow, Doris Washington, president of the nonprofit.
-- Story and photos by Cary Jenkins