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From left to right:Fox News 5 Reporter Roby Chavez, Mache Chase', and Vernice Puryear
2009 Scholarship Recipient
Mache' Chase
"Through my work at MTA, I have learned to do HIV testing, testified in front of DC council members, and even interviewed with VYBE magazine to discuss DC's high HIV/STI rates. I cannot wait to see what great experience and education I get out of my scholarship. I'm fortunate to have found MetroTeen Aids and because of it, I plan to stay committed to community and public healh education..."
Peer Educator-MetroTeen Aids (MTA)
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2009 Scholarship Recipient
Vernice Puryear
"[I] have hopes of attending college and eventually becoming an epidemiologist...Living in Washington, DC is not easy, but it is a place that has taught me the value of caring about your community and the importance of talking to your friends and family about staying healthy...and train myself about the best healthcare interventions, like we've been learning at MTA...I'm really excited to use my scholarship by attending a health conference this fall in Miami. Thank you again for providing me this wonderful opportunity..."
