TAP Foundation 10th Year Anniversary Scholarship Benefit Concert 2026
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Silent Auction opens TODAY, Saturday, July 11! We will be adding new items throughout the week!
Click the button or use the QR code to visit the auction. Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 5pm-8pm New Location Dewey Lowman American Legion Post #109 1610 Old Sulphur Spring Rd Halethorpe, MD 21227 | Directions | Flyer | Tickets: $77.85 (includes fees) before the event. $80 the day of the event. 
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TAP Foundation Annual Scholarship Benefit 2025
Thank you to everyone who supported the Foundation Benefit!
If you were unable to attend, but would like to support the TAP Foundation, please donate below.
If you were unable to attend, but would like to support the TAP Foundation, please donate below.
Another wonderful evening with our TAP Scholars and the TAP village of family and friends.Th is year’s Benefit Concert and silent auction was a great success. Thank you to all of our supporters.
Our special guest this year was Rolanda Carter. The TAP band with singer Donald Walker was amazing as always. .We were excited to have them back this year. Of course, the TAP band along with Tyrone ending the concert with “Don’t Stop Believin’”.
This year we awarded six scholarships; two high school seniors and four returning TAP Scholars totaling $4,750. To date we have award scholarships totaling over $36,500.00. We cannot say THANK YOU enough!!
YES, 10 YEARS!!! SEE YOU IN 2026!
Our special guest this year was Rolanda Carter. The TAP band with singer Donald Walker was amazing as always. .We were excited to have them back this year. Of course, the TAP band along with Tyrone ending the concert with “Don’t Stop Believin’”.
This year we awarded six scholarships; two high school seniors and four returning TAP Scholars totaling $4,750. To date we have award scholarships totaling over $36,500.00. We cannot say THANK YOU enough!!
- Precious Oyewole - Labeled as an ‘overachiever’ and ‘perfectionist’ as a young child, Precious set high standards for herself. Precious graduated Reservoir High School with an associate degree through a dual partnership from Howard Community College. She was on both the Principal’s Honor Roll as well as the Dean’s list for multiple years throughout high school. Along with her friends, she started their schools first African Student Association, an organization for students of the African Diaspora. And in her sophomore year, started BBBB (Beauty and Brillance Beyond Barriers). This scholarship will assist her in building a future where she can meaningfully contribute to her community. Precious will be attending University of Maryland College Park, majoring in Finance and Information Systems.
- Torrien James – Torrien’s dream was to get into a good college. This is what was instilled in him by his mom and college was the key to success. During his senior year at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, he chose to pursue a career in the field of Biology. He chose this path because he believed a person’s health is their wealth. He also believes it’s important to know the biological makeup of viruses to be able to try to stop the spread. Torrien’s teachers described him as highly analytical, considerate and a young man with unspoken confidence. A man who has a piercing desire to learn. He was on the Honor Roll for multiple years throughout high school. Torrien would like to start a mentorship program for kids who grew up with similar circumstances as him. Torrien will be attending Morehouse College, majoring in Biology.
- Imani Groce (Returning TAP Scholar – 2023, 2024 & 2025) – Imani is entering her junior year at Hampton University, majoring in Sports Management, Pre Law track. She is a member of the Sophomore Executive Council’s Political Education and Community Service Committee, where Imani has worked to educate students on their rights to vote, advocating for civic engagement and providing absentee ballot information. This role has reinforced her passion for advocacy and service. In Imani’s words, “My college experience has been one of resilience, leadership, and self-discovery. Through personal loss, academic challenges, and new responsibilities, I have learned invaluable lessons that will shape my future. As I continue my journey, I remain committed to making an impact, embracing discomfort, and striving for excellence in everything I do”.
- Margot Axenson (Returning TAP Scholar – 2022, 2024 & 2025) – Margot will be a senior at Shenandoah University majoring in Sports Management. She has strong work ethics, perseverance and time management skills. Margot has made the Dean’s list multiple times while attending SU and is a member of the National Honor Society. Her college experience has taught her a life perspective where she has learned to enjoy life and all its experiences. Margot plans to extend her stay at SU for a 5th year to obtain her MBA. Her ultimate goal is to work in Sports Management for professional baseball.
- Varia Alston (Returning TAP Scholar 2022, 2024 & 2025) – Varia will be entering her senior year at McDaniel College, majoring in Business Administration. Over the last three years, Varia has become more involved on campus and has taken on several leadership roles: Resident Assistant (RA), student ambassador and treasurer for the Anime club. She is active in several groups: Haue of Excellence, Black Student Union, Anime Club, Edge Experience and the National Society of Leadership and Success. In Varia words, “college has made me realize that you have to make time to have fun. Those four years fly by faster than you can blink. You don’t want to look back on memories and regret not doing things that made you happy. So, do what you need to do, but have fun while doing it”.
- Amir Gordon (Returning TAP Scholar 2023 & 2025) – Amir is a junior at Notre Dame of Maryland majoring in Chemistry. Amir is an active member of the NDMU Student Government Association. This membership has taught Amir leadership, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills as well as providing an awareness of current social and political issues. His college experience has allowed him to have gratitude for what he has, and the achievements that he has made both academically and from his extracurriculars.
YES, 10 YEARS!!! SEE YOU IN 2026!
Dr. Leroy Barton, Jr. Jazz and R&B Scholarship Brunch and Silent Auction
Thank you for everyone who supported the Scholarship Brunch and Silent Auction.
Bingo!
Thank you to everyone who supported the TAP Foundation Bingo!
Donate to the TAP Foundation:
Mail: TAP Foundation
P.O. Box 9393 Catonsville, MD 21228
CashApp: $TAPFoundation
P.O. Box 9393 Catonsville, MD 21228
CashApp: $TAPFoundation
2024 TAP Foundation Cookie Crawl
Thank you to everyone who attended the Cookie Crawl and Bazaar!
2024 Scholarship Benefit
Another wonderful evening with our TAP Scholars and the TAP village of family and friends. This year’s Benefit Concert and silent auction was a great success. Thank you to all of our supporters.
Our special guest this year was Gerard Carter. The TAP band with singer Tori Yion was amazing as always. We were excited to have them back this year. Of course, the TAP band along with Tyrone ending the concert with “Don’t Stop Believin’”.
This year we awarded seven scholarships: four high school seniors and three returning TAP Scholars totaling $6,250. This brings our total to date to $31,750 in scholarships. We cannot say THANK YOU enough!!
Watch the benefit below and then read about our scholars.
Our special guest this year was Gerard Carter. The TAP band with singer Tori Yion was amazing as always. We were excited to have them back this year. Of course, the TAP band along with Tyrone ending the concert with “Don’t Stop Believin’”.
This year we awarded seven scholarships: four high school seniors and three returning TAP Scholars totaling $6,250. This brings our total to date to $31,750 in scholarships. We cannot say THANK YOU enough!!
Watch the benefit below and then read about our scholars.
Here are our 2024 TAP Scholars:
1. Taylor Lynch – A 2024 graduate from Franklin High School in Reisterstown Maryland. She was an Honor Roll student at Franklin and was in several honors classes. Taylor was active on the school’s debate team, chorus and played volleyball. For 2 years now, she has been employed at the neighborhood Starbucks, working part-time after school and weekends to save money for college.
This fall, she is excited to be attending McDaniel College in Westminster Maryland as a freshman. Taylor’s goal is to pursue a major in Forensic Science. She wants to become a forensic investigator/scientist. Thank you for helping to make my dream become a reality.
2. Josephine Simmons – Will be attending Towson University to study Kinesiology and hopes to pursue an athletic training career after college. After 4 years of playing on the varsity girls’ soccer team at Carver Center, Josephine became friends with her school's athletic trainer. She became intrigued and inspired to follow that path so she could help athletes like herself return to playing to the best of their abilities. She plans on continuing to be involved with athletics at Towson as well as becoming involved with the school's chapter of Camp Kesem. Camp Kesem is an organization that hosts weeklong summer camps for children whose caregivers have been affected by cancer. Josephine has been attending the chapter through the University of Maryland since 2018 and hopes to give back what she has gained from the camp. This scholarship allows Josephine to attend college and pursue her academic and career goals with less worry about finances.
3. Kyla Barnes – Kyla is a graduate from Maya Angelou Public Charter School in Washington, DC. Receiving the financial aid scholarship feels incredibly meaningful to Kyla. This support not only alleviates the financial burden of pursuing higher education but also symbolizes a heartfelt investment in my future. As Kyla embarks on her journey towards a career in Psychology, she will be attending Washington & Jefferson College. With this support, Kyla is empowered to focus on her studies, gain valuable experiences and ultimately contribute meaningfully to the field she is passionate about.
4. Mykelle Barnes – A proud graduate of the class of 2024 from The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Throughout the challenges brought about by the Pandemic, including the transition to virtual learning and back to the classroom, she remained focused and determined in her academic pursuits, resulting in a 4.2 GPA and maintaining Honor Roll status. As a result, she has been accepted to Towson University, where she will pursue a Nursing major. Mykelle is actively involved in youth ministry and dance at Morning Star Baptist Church, and the support from the congregation has been invaluable. She is genuinely grateful for the scholarship awarded to her from the TAP Foundation, which will allow her to pursue her studies without financial constraints as she works towards a career in Pediatric Nursing. Mykelle’s long-term goal is to obtain a master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner in Pediatrics.
5. Varia Alston (2-year TAP Scholar 2022 and 2024) – Varia is a rising junior at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD. Her major is Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. She plans to own her own business one day focusing on mental health. She graduated from The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 2022 and was selected as a 2022 TAP Scholarship recipient. Varia graduated with perfect attendance from PreK3 -12th grade and so far, has not missed any of her college classes as well. She has embraced McDaniel College and all that it has to offer by being an involved student. She is a member of the Black Student Union, National Society of Leadership and Success, House of Style Fashion Club, Anime Club, Haus of Excellence: LGBTQIA+ Alliance, and a past sophomore EDGE Experience Mentor. She was crowned as the female Sophomore Majesty for the 2023 Homecoming Court and is looking forward to being a resident assistant for incoming freshmen this fall. Finally, since she is not that far away from home, Varia volunteers and mentors’ young ladies with the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Ct. #2257 (a former organization she was a member of) and sings on the Gospel Choir at her parish, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Varia thanks the Parker family and the TAP Foundation for this scholarship as it means so much. It will help close the gap in her financial obligation for tuition and fees. She is honored to have been selected as a 2024 TAP Scholar.
6. Margaret Axenson (2-year TAP Scholar 2022 and 2024) – Margot graduated from Herndon High School in 2022 with high honors and an Advanced Studies Diploma. She is currently entering her junior year at Shenandoah University where she is majoring in Business with a Sports Management concentration. When she completes her undergraduate degree, she wants to stay a fifth year to get her MBA and then work for a professional sports team or a college. This scholarship means that she can focus on her studies rather than worry about the financial obligation after she is done with school.
7. Imani Groce (2-year TAP Scholar 2023 and 2024) – Imani is a rising sophomore at Hampton University majoring in Sports Management on a Pre-Law track. She is passionate about breaking her way into the sports agency field, representing athletes, and emphasizing equitable contracts for women in sports. Imani had an extremely tough freshman year of college with suffering the loss of her father; however, she is using her grief as a catalyst for personal growth and resilience. Upon graduation from college, she hopes to tackle law school and begin interning with various athletic organizations. Imani is a natural-born leader with a constant drive for self-improvement, mediocrity is not an option for her. With that being said, she is more than deserving of this scholarship and beyond grateful for the opportunities the TAP Foundation has given her.
1. Taylor Lynch – A 2024 graduate from Franklin High School in Reisterstown Maryland. She was an Honor Roll student at Franklin and was in several honors classes. Taylor was active on the school’s debate team, chorus and played volleyball. For 2 years now, she has been employed at the neighborhood Starbucks, working part-time after school and weekends to save money for college.
This fall, she is excited to be attending McDaniel College in Westminster Maryland as a freshman. Taylor’s goal is to pursue a major in Forensic Science. She wants to become a forensic investigator/scientist. Thank you for helping to make my dream become a reality.
2. Josephine Simmons – Will be attending Towson University to study Kinesiology and hopes to pursue an athletic training career after college. After 4 years of playing on the varsity girls’ soccer team at Carver Center, Josephine became friends with her school's athletic trainer. She became intrigued and inspired to follow that path so she could help athletes like herself return to playing to the best of their abilities. She plans on continuing to be involved with athletics at Towson as well as becoming involved with the school's chapter of Camp Kesem. Camp Kesem is an organization that hosts weeklong summer camps for children whose caregivers have been affected by cancer. Josephine has been attending the chapter through the University of Maryland since 2018 and hopes to give back what she has gained from the camp. This scholarship allows Josephine to attend college and pursue her academic and career goals with less worry about finances.
3. Kyla Barnes – Kyla is a graduate from Maya Angelou Public Charter School in Washington, DC. Receiving the financial aid scholarship feels incredibly meaningful to Kyla. This support not only alleviates the financial burden of pursuing higher education but also symbolizes a heartfelt investment in my future. As Kyla embarks on her journey towards a career in Psychology, she will be attending Washington & Jefferson College. With this support, Kyla is empowered to focus on her studies, gain valuable experiences and ultimately contribute meaningfully to the field she is passionate about.
4. Mykelle Barnes – A proud graduate of the class of 2024 from The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Throughout the challenges brought about by the Pandemic, including the transition to virtual learning and back to the classroom, she remained focused and determined in her academic pursuits, resulting in a 4.2 GPA and maintaining Honor Roll status. As a result, she has been accepted to Towson University, where she will pursue a Nursing major. Mykelle is actively involved in youth ministry and dance at Morning Star Baptist Church, and the support from the congregation has been invaluable. She is genuinely grateful for the scholarship awarded to her from the TAP Foundation, which will allow her to pursue her studies without financial constraints as she works towards a career in Pediatric Nursing. Mykelle’s long-term goal is to obtain a master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner in Pediatrics.
5. Varia Alston (2-year TAP Scholar 2022 and 2024) – Varia is a rising junior at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD. Her major is Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. She plans to own her own business one day focusing on mental health. She graduated from The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 2022 and was selected as a 2022 TAP Scholarship recipient. Varia graduated with perfect attendance from PreK3 -12th grade and so far, has not missed any of her college classes as well. She has embraced McDaniel College and all that it has to offer by being an involved student. She is a member of the Black Student Union, National Society of Leadership and Success, House of Style Fashion Club, Anime Club, Haus of Excellence: LGBTQIA+ Alliance, and a past sophomore EDGE Experience Mentor. She was crowned as the female Sophomore Majesty for the 2023 Homecoming Court and is looking forward to being a resident assistant for incoming freshmen this fall. Finally, since she is not that far away from home, Varia volunteers and mentors’ young ladies with the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Ct. #2257 (a former organization she was a member of) and sings on the Gospel Choir at her parish, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Varia thanks the Parker family and the TAP Foundation for this scholarship as it means so much. It will help close the gap in her financial obligation for tuition and fees. She is honored to have been selected as a 2024 TAP Scholar.
6. Margaret Axenson (2-year TAP Scholar 2022 and 2024) – Margot graduated from Herndon High School in 2022 with high honors and an Advanced Studies Diploma. She is currently entering her junior year at Shenandoah University where she is majoring in Business with a Sports Management concentration. When she completes her undergraduate degree, she wants to stay a fifth year to get her MBA and then work for a professional sports team or a college. This scholarship means that she can focus on her studies rather than worry about the financial obligation after she is done with school.
7. Imani Groce (2-year TAP Scholar 2023 and 2024) – Imani is a rising sophomore at Hampton University majoring in Sports Management on a Pre-Law track. She is passionate about breaking her way into the sports agency field, representing athletes, and emphasizing equitable contracts for women in sports. Imani had an extremely tough freshman year of college with suffering the loss of her father; however, she is using her grief as a catalyst for personal growth and resilience. Upon graduation from college, she hopes to tackle law school and begin interning with various athletic organizations. Imani is a natural-born leader with a constant drive for self-improvement, mediocrity is not an option for her. With that being said, she is more than deserving of this scholarship and beyond grateful for the opportunities the TAP Foundation has given her.
Thank You!
Special thanks to our Corporate and Individual Sponsors who support us each year. Additional thanks to Hugs N Cookies and Oh, Marilyn What A Cake for donating our desserts and to Peace and Blessings Florist for the beautiful centerpieces.
A recap of the evening is available to view on our website above and on our YouTube page. To keep abreast with the Foundation’s activities, please subscribe to all of our social media pages. You may donate via Cash App, our website or by mail. Thank you for continuing to support the TAP Foundation!
If you are interested in becoming a corporate or individual sponsor, please contact us on email at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you at our Bingo event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 and our Cookie Crawl and Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Mark your calendars and get ready for a great concert next year on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
A recap of the evening is available to view on our website above and on our YouTube page. To keep abreast with the Foundation’s activities, please subscribe to all of our social media pages. You may donate via Cash App, our website or by mail. Thank you for continuing to support the TAP Foundation!
If you are interested in becoming a corporate or individual sponsor, please contact us on email at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you at our Bingo event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 and our Cookie Crawl and Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Mark your calendars and get ready for a great concert next year on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Donate to the TAP Foundation:
TAP Bingo
Thank you to everyone who attended.
Benefit Concert 2023
Another wonderful evening in person and virtually. This year’s Benefit Concert and silent auction was a great success.
Thank you to all of our supporters.
Our special guest this year was the amazing Isaac Parham and Friends. For those of you that have been with us from the beginning, you know that Isaac started this journey with us to help provide funding for Tyrone’s college education. We were so excited to have him back with us this year. Tyrone joined the band in the second half and ending the concert with “Don’t Stop Believin”.
A Special Thank You to Nothing Bundt Cakes, Owings Mills for the delicious Bundtini cakes and to Peace and Blessings Florist for the simply beautiful flower arrangements!
With your continued support, we were able to provide scholarships totaling $6,000 to six outstanding scholars. This brings our total to date to $25,500 in scholarships to students of single parent households. We cannot say THANK YOU enough!!
These 2023 TAP Scholars are doing some great things in the community. Our TAP Scholars are as follows:
Thank you to all of our supporters.
Our special guest this year was the amazing Isaac Parham and Friends. For those of you that have been with us from the beginning, you know that Isaac started this journey with us to help provide funding for Tyrone’s college education. We were so excited to have him back with us this year. Tyrone joined the band in the second half and ending the concert with “Don’t Stop Believin”.
A Special Thank You to Nothing Bundt Cakes, Owings Mills for the delicious Bundtini cakes and to Peace and Blessings Florist for the simply beautiful flower arrangements!
With your continued support, we were able to provide scholarships totaling $6,000 to six outstanding scholars. This brings our total to date to $25,500 in scholarships to students of single parent households. We cannot say THANK YOU enough!!
These 2023 TAP Scholars are doing some great things in the community. Our TAP Scholars are as follows:
2023 TAP Foundation Scholars
1. Nicholas Grempler – A 4-year TAP Scholarship Recipient, is going into his senior year as a Sondheim Public Affair Scholar at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC); a double major Political Science and History with a minor in Spanish and a certificate in intercultural Communications. This summer, Nicholas was chosen to participate in Princeton University’s competitive, fully funded, 7-week Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program. Nicholas plans to pursue a master’s degree in Public Affairs and a Ph.D. in International Relations, respectively.
2. Aiden Argueta - graduated from Sparrows Point High School. He is a member of the National Honor Societies for Math and Spanish. Aiden has earned over 40 college credits from the Community College of Baltimore County before he finished high school. He is also very active in the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program. Aiden will be attending the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School majoring in Business Economics and Public Policy.
3. Amir Gordon – graduated from Bel Air School. Amir is a member of the National Business and National Spanish Honors Societies. He is also a member of the Future Business Leaders of America. He was on the varsity track and field and involved in LASOS, Inc (Linking All So Others Succeed) that helps the Hispanic/Latino community. Amir will be attending Notre Dame of Maryland University majoring in Biotech Engineering.
4. Tynasia Howard – graduated from the Academy for College & Career Exploration High School as the president of the senior class. She was also on the lacrosse team and the manager for the varsity volleyball team. Tynasia will be attending Morgan State University majoring in Early Education with a minor in Business Administration.
5. Jordan Richburg – graduated from Baltimore City College. Having a special gift of keeping calm in an emergency, Jordan has participated in the firefighter’s camp and is enrolled in an early entry program with a station in Baltimore County. Jordan will be attending Frostburg State University majoring in Nursing.
6. Imani Groce – graduated from Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, as a three-season sports player in volleyball, basketball and tennis. Imani was the Baltimore County Girls Doubles Champion and a finalist in the State’s Tennis Tournament. She was also the Vice President of the Student Government Association. Imani will be attending Hampton University majoring in Sports Management.
2. Aiden Argueta - graduated from Sparrows Point High School. He is a member of the National Honor Societies for Math and Spanish. Aiden has earned over 40 college credits from the Community College of Baltimore County before he finished high school. He is also very active in the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program. Aiden will be attending the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School majoring in Business Economics and Public Policy.
3. Amir Gordon – graduated from Bel Air School. Amir is a member of the National Business and National Spanish Honors Societies. He is also a member of the Future Business Leaders of America. He was on the varsity track and field and involved in LASOS, Inc (Linking All So Others Succeed) that helps the Hispanic/Latino community. Amir will be attending Notre Dame of Maryland University majoring in Biotech Engineering.
4. Tynasia Howard – graduated from the Academy for College & Career Exploration High School as the president of the senior class. She was also on the lacrosse team and the manager for the varsity volleyball team. Tynasia will be attending Morgan State University majoring in Early Education with a minor in Business Administration.
5. Jordan Richburg – graduated from Baltimore City College. Having a special gift of keeping calm in an emergency, Jordan has participated in the firefighter’s camp and is enrolled in an early entry program with a station in Baltimore County. Jordan will be attending Frostburg State University majoring in Nursing.
6. Imani Groce – graduated from Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, as a three-season sports player in volleyball, basketball and tennis. Imani was the Baltimore County Girls Doubles Champion and a finalist in the State’s Tennis Tournament. She was also the Vice President of the Student Government Association. Imani will be attending Hampton University majoring in Sports Management.
Watch the Concert
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The concert is available here or on our YouTube page. To keep abreast with the Foundation’s activities, please subscribe to all of our social media pages. You may still donate (see below to donate online, via Cash App or by mail). Thank you for continuing to support the TAP Foundation!
If you are interested in becoming a corporate or individual sponsor, please contact us on email at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at our Cookie Crawl and Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Mark your calendars and get ready for a great concert next year. |
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