Scarborough High Grad Wins Major Award ; Marcus Ellison Is Honored by the Jackie Robinson Foundation for His Work with Young Students.

Portland Press Herald › April 26, 2006

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Marcus Ellison, 21, left Scarborough for New York City about three years ago with a purpose: to accomplish something special. And he has.

Recently, he received the prestigious Jackie Robinson Foundation's Unilever Legacy of Leadership Award. Ellison was recognized for his leadership in the non-profit group, Student Relief Organization, which promotes equal access to sustainable leaning through education, career readiness programs and mentoring initiatives. Ellison serves as director of the New York operation.

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Scarborough High Grad Wins Major Award ; Marcus Ellison Is Honored by the Jackie Robinson Foundation for His Work with Young Students.

The group was co-founded by his twin brother, Michael, who runs an outreach program in Boston; and Lori-An...

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