28th ANNUAL

YEAR END BANQUET

Preparing Our Youth for Today's High Tech World

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Marriott North Hotel

Indianapolis, Indiana

28th Annual

MEPI Year End Banquet

PROGRAM __________________________________________________________

Registration/Exhibition

Welcome

Introduction of Master Ceremonies ….…………………William Scott

Steve Jefferson, Master of Ceremonies

Invocation

Lunch

Introduction of Speaker

Keynote Address………………………………..….Shannetta Griffin, P.E.

Grade Level Year in Reviews

Tesfa Seyoum – 6th Grade Zaye Wide – 7th Grade

Dominique Ferrell – 8th Grade Destiny Brown – 9th Grade Kayla Marshall – 10th Grade

Brennan Ledford – 11th Grade Quayonntra Walker – 12th Grade

Special Recognition and Presentations

Closing Remarks…………..……………………………William Scott

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E. Senior Director of Planning

and Development

Indianapolis Airport Authority Her responsibilities include:

engineering, environmental and

conservation management for

Indianapolis International Airport

and 5 regional airports. She oversees

the implementation of all projects

associated with the capital

improvement and operation budgets.

engineering organizations: National Society of Black Engineers

National Society of Woman Engineers, National Society of

Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers

Shannetta Griffin is a Professional Civil Engineer

and has more than 30 years of experience in

engineering, planning, design, construction, and

program management with several major airports

in the United States. She spent 15 years of her

successful career with CDM, a global consulting,

engineering, construction and operations firm,

serving as the National Aviation Market Leader.

Born in Berkley, California, Ms. Griffin received her

formal education from the University of Toledo and

was the first African American woman to graduate

from the college of Civil Engineering. Her

professional expertise recently won her the award

of Outstanding Civil Engineer for the University of

Toledo, College of Engineering. She finds her

reward by finding ways to give back to aspiring

young engineers through career days, college

recruiting, motivational speaking, and volunteer

activities. She is also a proud member of Alpha

Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Shannetta is married 25 years to her husband Rod

Sr. and the mother of two beautiful children Tierra,

22 a recent graduate of Indiana University – Kelley

School of Business , and Roderick Jr., 18 and

incoming freshman to University of Cincinnati.

Affiliations include: - Women’s Transportation Seminar - Airport Minority Advisory Council - Airports Council International - American Association of Airport Executives - Institute of Transportation Engineers - Water Environment Federation - American Water Works Association - National Forum of Black Public Administrators - U.S. Conference of Mayors - National Association of County Officials - National League of Cities - Inspirational Baptist Church

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Minority Engineering Program of Indianapolis (MEPI) is a non profit organization that

encourages and prepares underrepresented minority students to enter Science, Technology,

Engineering, & Math (STEM) related career fields. The students will be equipped with the

skills to succeed in today's high tech world and it will help to enhance the workforce of their

community. For additional Information visit: www.mepi.org

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William Johnson Legacy Scholarship Award MEPI would like to thank the Johnson family

for the their continued support.

Shannetta R. Griffin, PE is the

Senior Director of Planning

and Development for the

Indianapolis Airport

Authority .

In her 30 year aviation career,

Ms. Griffin has developed

experience in many areas of

transportation engineering,

planning and design and

business development.,

which include aviation

applications such as runways,

taxiways, aprons, roadways,

terminal planning, and

environmental engineering.

Projects in which she has

managed and been involved

include program

management; master

planning, construction

administration, airside

design, storm and sanitary

sewer design, deicing, storm

water management and

permitting.

Ms. Griffin’s desire to give back to the community

and to her profession is exemplified by her

mentoring and guiding students and young

engineers on the benefits of advancing in the

profession—calling on her successes and valuable

experiences that she takes pride in. She also

assists small and minority-owned businesses in

the proficiency of networking, business

development, and client satisfaction.

Congratulations to the 12th Grade Graduates

Ramon Batts Ball State University Morgan Clark To Be Determined

Darrien Dartis Wabash University Morgan Ebehardt Purdue University India Fleltcher To Be Determined Kirsten Holston Purdue University Keenan Hutchinson Indiana State University Daniel Marburgh Cornell University Marcus McGee Southern University Christian Neal Purdue University Arianna Reese To Be Determined

Quayonntra Walker Ivy Tech Community College Desmond Warren IUPUI Blake Williams To Be Determined

Kennencia Parish To Be Determined

12th Grade Facilitators Valentine Ikegwuonu Jenai Alexis Devrelle Dumas Eugene Hawkins Tyler Henderson Uchenna Ugeh

11th Grade Students

Vershawna Barnes

Kathy Berryhill

Mya Cruz

Brennan Edwards

Keagen Ferguson

Hannah Fox-Teague

Mikaela Greer

Ryan Harris

Danielle Johnson

Kynnedy Kelly

Breonna Ledford

Jonathan Lee

Stephan Mitchell

Anthony Pipkin

Mykal Price

Magdelena Ramos

Jalen Rice

Omari Robinson

Austin Walker

Tyus Wilkerson

Devarrio Wilkins

Linnell Williams

Winston Woodfork

11th Grade Facilitators

Richard Lavallais

Preston Light

Kamil Hollis

Harvey Cline

Adrian Dunson

10th Grade Students

Taylor Akers

Camden Allen

Veronica Barnes

Tyler Benberry

Zachery Bond

Sandra Brown

Aaron Clark

Krystiauna Cole

Jahquani Daley

Joseph Everrt

KeAndre Fluker

10th Grade – cont

Bryce Hibbler

Thomas Hoskins

Tatyanna Howard

Tylece Howell

Karen Hubbard

Naim Johnson

Walker Vail

Kayla Marshall

Erin McCreary

Amber McFadden

Maia Mitchell

Colin Mixon

Bosibori Mosongo

Bianca Nelson

Davion Porter

Gregory Robinson

Dushan Shepeard

Claire Stanton

Khari Stewart

Raylon Stewart

Niroby Tavarez

Jayla Tavarez

Walker Vail

10th Grade Facilitators

Mecca Plunkett

Kevin Stringer

Gina Christopher

Osedra Siler

9th Grade Students

Anisah Abdulrasheed

Rochelle Adjei

Tamia Beaman

Kendall Bellamy

A’manii Brown

Destiny Brown

Jayla Campbell

Joseph Cheesebourough

Samuel Colbert

Megan D'silva

Cameron Dartis

Jeffrey Graham

9th

Grade – cont

Byron Hubbard, II

David Johnson, IV

Kristopher Marshall

Khrisma McMurray

Shaine Mitchell

Nia Robinson

Micah Walker

9th Grade Facilitators

George Obiora

Kenny Howard

Rayman Bazilio

LaVerne Spears

Dana Black

Jason Ashford

Rana Carter

8th Grade Students

Aliza Ballinger

Eve Blumerberg

Jeleah Cheesebourough

Isaiah Dandridge

Kamron Ferguson

Dominique Ferrell

Brailen Harrington

Ciera Howleit

Tiera Howleit

Bailey Jackson

Michael Johnson

Morris Kimble

Robert Lee

Victor Massey

Nathaniel Maxey

Jemaine McFadden

Cameron McGrone

Deamonta McIntyre

McKenzie Mundy

Justin Rice

George Roody, IV

Hope Scisney

Marcellus Simon

Sydney Spears

Kerwen Tavarez

Zachary Taylor

8th

Grade – cont

Jalen Terrell

Dequincy Webster

Alicia Woodyard

Steve Westbrooks

Lauren Wright

8th Grade Facilitators

Tamia Carruthers

Ryan Coleman

7th Grade Students

Kameron Anderson

Braeden Archie

Mikel Beamen Jr

Willeek Blanchard

Charleston Bowles

Lazar Brown

Otis Brown

Sheraun Byrdsong

Kloe' Crenshaw

Johnny Crowell

Christon Crutcher

Kenneth Fairer

Avery Gilbert

Mikael Green

Brandon Haralson

Nandi Hawkins

Ashden Hayden

Kaylin Johnson

Paige Mcknight

Mykayla Price

Travis Rogers Jr.

Levi Ramos

Ariana Sanglton

Ismail Siddeeq

Joseph Steele

Ryna Stewart

Alexander Terrell

Isaiah Thomas

Quayston Thomas

Justice Thurman

Maliq Washington

Zaye Wide

Joseph Wilson

7th Grade Facilitators

Sylvester Smith

Walter Harper

Gretchen Horne

Alessandra Ennett

Christopher Jordan

Carla Harper

Jarrett Bartlett

Adria Le Doux

Otis L Williams

Danita Lampkin

Kelly Hill

Jocelyn King

Gialdy Irizarry

Karsten Gamble

6th Grade Students

Chance Blackwell

Rodney Burns, III

Ariana Callen

Brian Catalan

Jason Catalan

Justin Cook

Justin Dartis

Malik Falana

Brice Ford

Bradley Harrington

Sean Ledford

Monaya McIntyre

Shiloh Means

Aaron Moody

Natalia Resendez

Alanna Porter

Elizabeth Reyes

Heaven Stephens

Chaffew Scott

Ryland Stewart

Reann Stewart

Tesfa Seyoum

6th Grade Facilitators

Tony Little

Le-Angela Colbert

Rob Green

Steve & Gina Westbrooks

Minority Engineering Program of Indianapolis

CORPORATE SPONSORS

ACS – A Xerox Company

Allison Transmission

AT&T

Cummins

Eli Lilly and Company

National Society of Black Engineers

PACIV

Rolls-Royce

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EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Purdue University

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The program includes students from sixth thru twelfth grades. Each class size

averages approximately 25 students. Students and facilitators meet monthly to

embark on the learning experience. The program attracts students from all

economic backgrounds from public and private schools within the Indianapolis

area.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Special thanks to all the MEPI facilitators and board members who volunteer your time to ensure the success of the program. Your

commitment and dedication is the backbone of the organization.

Minority Engineering Program of Indianapolis

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

William Scott – President

Holli Harrington – Vice President

Charles Rent, Rolls Royce – Treasurer

Courtney Powell – Secretary

Steve Gillman, Lilly

Eugene Hawkins, NSBE

Roslynn Lancaster, Covance

Wes Lancaster, CPA

Madelynn Moody, Cummins

Tony Little, Xerox

Mecca Plunkett, Lilly

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ADVISORY BOARD

Rick Straw, PACIV – Board Chair

Steve Gillman, Lilly – Secretary

Beverly Bitzegaio, Indiana State University

Chris Darrell, Lilly

Craig Downing, Rose Hulman

Wayne Hilson, IUPUI

Reginald McGregor, Rolls-Royce

Darin Moody, Lilly

Steve Robinson

Dee Thornton, Xerox

Laurie Tuttle, Allison Transmission _________________________________________

Please consider making a contribution. MEPI is a non profit organization.

Your tax-deductible contribution will help ensure a brighter future for our youth.

7th

ANNUAL

GOLF OUTING

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Valle Vista Golf Course

755 E. Main Street

Greenwood, IN, 46143

To register for this event contact :

Tony Little

317.331.0986