In the first year of its existence, the Lockridge Foundation allocated $8,500.00 in scholarship assistance to deserving students to attend college.

What distinguishes the scholarship support from the Lockridge Foundation to those of others providing similar assistance is that we will follow the progress of recipients throughout their academic matriculation. Foundation representatives will not only educate them about the Man who was William O. Lockridge, but also serve as mentors to these students as well.

In addition, initial steps are being taken to identify a promising 9th grader, mentor him or her throughout high school and provide scholarship support for attendance at William’s alma mater, Tennessee State University (TSU) in Nashville, Tennessee. William graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education from TSU in 1971.

The William O. Lockridge Library at Bellevue ribbbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for June 13th. Stay tuned for additional information.
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The Willliam O. Lockridge will embark on a new initiative in 2012.Four to six students will be selected to travel to Cameroon, Africa in December. This experience promises to be a rewarding experience for these young scholars. Additional information will follow early June.

The Council of the District of Columbia passed legislation to rename the Washington Highland Library. The library is currently under construction and upon the reopening, the library located on Atlanta Street, SE will be renamed the William O. Lockridge Library at Bellevue. A ceremony is planned for late May in early June.

Mayor Vincent C. Gray signed into law the renaming of Valley Ave SE. The 400 block of Valley Avenue SE will be renamed The William O. Lockridge Way SE. A dedication date will be announced soon.