Park Tudor past, current, and future students joined together at the 45th annual Center for Leadership Development Minority Achievers Awards and Scholarship Gala on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Each year the CLD Gala honors rising 9th graders, graduating seniors, and members of the Indianapolis community for meritorious achievement.

Pictured from left to right: Assistant Director of Admissions Laura Hammans, Xen Clark '29, Zohair Baloch '29, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Emily Groves '93, Brielle Hill '29, Nakota Bride '29, Cole Reed '25, Addison Winters '29, and Imani Kigamwa '17. Not pictured: Kate Rogers '29, Koda Levi '29, Jada Jones '30, and Director of Diversity and Inclusion Camille Wiggins.

Seventh-grader Jada Jones was selected as a Youth Presenter at the gala. Youth Presenters are chosen because of their demonstrated character, communication and leadership qualities as a CLD participant. Jada was a participant of the fall 2024 Precious Miss cohort at CLD and was also chosen to represent her class and present her personal statement at the graduation ceremony in December. 

Jada presented the award for Achievement in Public and Community Service to Dr. Kenneth E. Sullivan, Jr. of New Direction Church. Jada presented alongside Ryan Mears, Marion County Prosecuting Attorney from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.

Dr. Kenneth E. Sullivan, Jr., Jada Jones, and Ryan Mears