Rmani Crawford is 2010 graduate of Webster High School in Webster, New York. He was on honor roll and placed first in the Urban League of Rochester National Case Competition - Project Ready. He also received the New York State Regents Diploma and placed third in the Harvard-Radcliff Essay Content.

Mr. Crawford is a freshman at Pepperdine University in California. He will pursue a degree in History. His ultimate goal is to become a lawyer.

Rmani is involved in many community activities such as Clean Sweep – a city of Rochester initiative. He is an accomplished musician who has performed concerts to aid Haiti Relief and Alternatives for Battered Woman.

According to Rmani, ”I believe U.S. history, no pun intended, hits home. I can envision my history, your history, our history making its way back to us step by step as I read through my history book. It is my belief that I cannot effectively look to the future unless I adequately understand the past.”

Mr. Crawford exudes confidence and the determination to succeed. We are excited to have him as a STAAR Leaders Scholar. The scholarship sponsor and STAAR Leaders are pleased to have Rmani as the 2010 Eddie Israel Thatt-Groupp scholarship recipient.