MISSION
“This scholarship is for students whose high school journey in Coatesville is similar to mine academically, with the hope they will be inspired by the lessons of hard work and believing in oneself. While I struggled with my studies, I excelled as an athlete in high school. As a runner, it was my hard work, persistence, and determination that made me a success. Leaning on this background, I learned how to become a determined and high achieving student. My hope is that these scholarships will go to students with dreams seemingly beyond their current academic circumstances, who would otherwise not receive the opportunity”.
– Solomon Hunter Jr., Esq.
ABOUT
Solomon Hunter Jr. graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School (“CASH”) in 1977. While in high school he became an accomplished distance/middle distance runner on the cross-country and track teams leading the track and field team to a Pennsylvania State Championship. Solomon enjoyed being part of these teams which led to his participating in numerous other activities and organizations during his years at CASH.
Approaching the end high school, Solomon accepted an athletic scholarship offer from the University of Tennessee (“UT”). During his years at UT, Solomon not only excelled as a runner, but he also began the journey of learning to become a better student. He graduated from UT’s business school in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree. In the athletic arena at UT, Solomon also achieved his goals which included twice earning NCAA Division 1 All-American honors and winning a national championship as part of UT’s distance medley relay team.
After graduating from UT, Solomon attended the Pennsylvania State University where he earned his MBA, and later attended the Georgetown University Law Center, where he received a Juris Doctor degree in 1995. Currently, Solomon is a Partner in a large, prominent law firm. Solomon’s legal practice involves corporate law with an emphasis on private and public company mergers and acquisitions. He remains involved in his community by participating in many civic activities and organizations, and is an active member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
More about Solomon’s business acumens can be learned here.