ST. LOUIS — Saturday night, St. Louis’ largest sit-down banquet took place at America Center, downtown.
Organizers say the 37th annual St. Louis American’s Salute to Excellence in Education attracts nearly 14-hundred attendees and honors outstanding students and educators from throughout the region.
Honorees this year include Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Dr. Mary Hairston, Dr. Latricia Singleton-Clark, Kimberly Merrill, Lt. Col. Nina McLean, Asquith S. "Sean" Armstong and Ellicia Lanier.
The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.