Name: Myron J. Lewis

Occupation: Retired, Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor

Name of High School: Buchtel High School

Location (City/State): Akron, Ohio

Name of College (1):  Morehouse College

Location (City/State):  Atlanta, Georgia

Name of College (2): University of the Rockies

Location (City/State): Colorado Springs, Colorado

Please state the reason(s) you are supporting Project GRAD Akron and raising funds for the scholarship fund. Raising funds for Project GRAD Akron is a way for me to put my money where my mouth is and help others to do the same.

Name of your favorite teachers and what made these persons special to you: Mrs. Wallace, 3rd grade Crouse elementary. I came to her class after failing the 3rd the year before and she made me feel like it never happened. She gave me my first VG!!

Mr. Jim Ramano, Buchtel Univ. High Law class. He taught me the importance of a strong vocabulary. 

What were some of your most enjoyable times in school?  (preschool through college): Winning 2 City Championships as a Buchtel Griff and my first Block Party at the AU center where I had to wear a sign and a piece of tape on my head saying, "I am determined to be a Morehouse Tiger"!

Looking back over the years, what advice would you give to your high school self or college self?  Don't let your Fear be bigger than your FAITH

Favorite quote: See a child for what they are they become worse but see them for what they could be and they will become what they should be. 

Anything else you would like to share or highlight:  I have learned not to take all the credit for my accomplishments. I have stood on the shoulders of so many Giants.