A Message from Our Chairman: Chancellor Patterson

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Recreation Wish List Committee, the children of the District of Columbia and the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation, I want to convey my deepest thanks and appreciation for your interest and support.

Since the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center opened in 2001, it has served as a positive force within our community by meeting its mission to strengthen the minds and improve the physical fitness of our children.

Cora Masters Barry, the Founder of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, has been a guiding force whose vision and commitment turned a compelling concept into a reality. Mrs. Barry and her devoted staff have sculpted this center into a mecca of learning for our young people.

We are thankful for the team of teachers, tutors and coaches, who spend each day teaching students with a mixture of love and discipline. We know that without them our achievements would not be possible. To all the sponsors and donors, we know that your support has been critical towards providing our students the resources needed for success. To the parents, your care and guidance has created the opportunity for these children to achieve their dreams.  Your continuous dedication and support of the Center has been a true blessing.

Over the past year, we have expanded our recreational and educational programs allowing for more of our city's children to access and utilize this great facility. To further expand the reach of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, we will increase fundraising to ensure that our children have adequate resources to learn. Together, we can enhance the fine tradition that has been established through the hard work of so many. We ask our corporate and individual sponsors to consider increasing your support of the Recreation Wish List Committee, so we can continue to make the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center an invaluable resource for the young people of Washington, DC.