Est. Durham 1988
Why Project Graduation?
Project Graduation was conceived in 1988 when there was widespread concern in the community about the sale and use of illegal drugs and alcohol by Durham youth. Due to an enormous, sustained effort it has become a wonderful tradition in Durham, attracting a majority of Durham Public School graduates each year. Few communities with similar programs can claim such a stellar record. The Project Graduation effort is the community at its best — people with diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds working closely together for the well-being of these young people.
Executive Director, Emeritus
Mary Holderness
Board of Directors
Chair
Courtney Fauntleroy
Attorney at Law
Vice Chair
Tricia Degree
Office of the Register of Deeds
Durham County
Treasurer
Lindsay McCollum
UNC Systems
Financial Analyst
Secretary
Kerry Thompson
Regulatory Submission Specialist,
BASF Corporation
Board Members
Jimmie Anderson
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
Anne Beckwith
Clincal Trials UNC Medical Center
Natalie Beyer
Board of Education. Durham Public Schools
Nelda Caddell
Media & Technology, Hillside High School
Rev. Fred Davis
Pastor, First Calvary Baptist Church
Ollie Jeffers
President, Durham MADD & Crash Prevention Network
Cpl. Michael Jobe
Durham County Sheriff Department
Truitt O.Neal
Hillside High School
Stephanie Robeson
Durham County Government
James Tabron, IV
Durham County Government