Nearly $40,000 in scholarship money awarded to 26 graduating seniors
Nearly 30 students were the lucky recipients of a scholarship awarded by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office.
According to a press release, Sheriff Eric Fagan awarded 26 graduating high school seniors from Fort Bend Co. with a $1,500 scholarship through his and Captain Kevin Hunt's joint program, "Jokes and Justice," in partnership with Patrick's Project and Unlimited Visions Aftercare, Inc.
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The showcase program first began in 2014, designed to bring law enforcement and the community together. A total of $136,000 in scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school seniors, since its inception.
Here are the names of the students who received scholarships:
- Alifiya Saleem
- Elizabeth Shin
- Anana Ardoin
- Fortune Iwuh
- Andon Flenoy
- Gemma Alas
- Babitta Sajeesh
- Jramail Tyler II
- Bashar Zaibaq
- Marc Betancourt
- Brooklynn Ochoa
- Mikhaila Reid
- Bryce Jackson
- Shane Coleman
- Caleb Martin
- Sonia Jacobo
- Camile Stokes
- Sydnee Thomas
- Clarissa Holguin
- Sydney Geter
- Daniella Chandler
- Tanish Bhatia
- Dominic Michaux
- Tanner Riley
- Eian Perry
- Taylor Williams
"It was a good day to reward such deserving students with these scholarships totaling $39,000," Sheriff Fagan said in a statement.
Each student also received a custom medallion, a t-shirt, and a proclamation from State Rep. Ron Reynolds.