Oliver Scholars Hosts 4th Annual Gala. The Educational Nonprofit Honored Ryan Speedo Green and the Oliver Scholars Graduating Class of 2017; Lynda Baquero of NBC 4 New York served as Master of Ceremonies NEW YORK, NY, May 5, 2017 – Oliver Scholars, a nonprofit preparing high-achieving African-American and Latino students for success at the nation’s best independent schools and colleges, celebrated their 4th annual Gala Wednesday evening. The gala was a huge success raising mo