Famed Rice High School In Danger Of Closing

Longtime Harlem fixture known for uplifting young men for decades in financial distress
By: Buzz Brand Marketing
 
April 25, 2011 - PRLog -- April 25, 2011, New York, NEW YORK—All boys Catholic institution, Rice High School in Harlem, NY is in serious danger of shutting its doors due to financial difficulty.  Rice is urgently in need of 2 million dollars or at the end of this academic year, without that substantial assistance, this powerhouse institution will have to end its long and successful run.  Known internationally for its successful basketball program that has produced stars like Felipe Lopez, Dean Memminger and Kemba Walker, to name a few; Rice boast a 100% graduation rate as well as a 100% college acceptance rate, Rice has been making an impact on hundreds of young men each year in the Harlem community and beyond.  

“Rice High School has a long tradition in Harlem of providing young men with strong character development that leads to Rice men that make a difference in society,” stated Sister Patricia, Principal. Echoing that sentiment, Kawone Williams, Rice Alumni and Director of Development adds, “Rice has always been a place for not only education but formation of young men. Right now we are facing the challenge of keeping our doors open. If more people knew about the amazing work we do here we’d have a better chance of reaching our financial goal.”

With all of that said, Rice High School is aggressively seeking funding from its current donors as well as other individuals and institutions that are committed to educating our youth.  There will be a series of fundraising events taking place between now and the end of the year as well as meetings with community, government officials and the like.  For more information on how you can assist or to donate to Rice High School, please contact Kawone Williams, Director of Development at 212.369-4100 Ext 205.

Rice High School was founded in 1938 in Central Harlem by the Congregation of Christian Brothers. Rice’s mission is to educate young men by developing in them qualities that will allow them to make a difference in their families, communities, and society at large. 

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