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Aba. Melaku Getahun
Aba. Melaku Getahun's leadership, Commitment and contribution to our community both at home and in the Diaspora are significant. He provided the key leadership needed to establish the Yared Church in Addis Ababa. Aba. Melaku's attempt to make the church self-sufficient is a noble idea that needs to be emulated. After serving the Ethiopian Tewahdo Church in Trinidad and Tobago successfully, he moved to the Washington area to provide his services to the larger Ethiopian community in America. Aba. Melaku has established St. Michael Church, providing a unique opportunity for our youth to focus and promote culture essential for our identity as people of the Diaspora.
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Dr. Aklilu Lemma
Dr Aklilu Lemma, a scientist, scholar, professor and leader; an enthusiastic, inspiring, strong, exemplary Ethiopian, just a few of the descriptions given to this wonderful man. Sadly, we honor Dr. Aklilu posthumously. One of his major accomplishments was the study on the properties of the Ethiopian soapberry plant. He belonged to many major international memberships and was given a considerable amount of awards. He initiated and implemented assistance programs designed to help African countries. Professor Aklilu is survived by his wife Woizero Betseiti and his three Children, Tewdros, Mesfin and Semret.
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Elshaday Gebreyes
Elshaday Gebreyes has been chosen as the 1997 - 1998 Miss National teenager of America which is based on scholastic achievements, leadership qualities, community involvement and communication skills. One of the awards she has earned is the Crawfish Award for Outstanding Service to the community. She has many achievements and is a member of several honor societies. Her extracurricular activities include writing, dancing, modeling, and storytelling
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