FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, May 31st, 2024
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The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Awards 29 Scholarships
Awarding $46,500 to Lee County Seniors
FORT MYERS, FL (May 31st, 2024) – The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools awarded 23 students from The School District of Lee County Public Schools, $46,500 worth of scholarships on behalf of the Angela Mates Memorial, Betty Smith Carriere Memorial, Bonita Bay Triple-A, Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation, Impressions Photography, Jeff Sommer Cross Country Memorial, LEAD Like a Girl, Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation, Suncoast Credit Union Scholars and The Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties. These scholarships are both for a traditional college or university and trade or technical school.
This year’s recipients include the following seniors:
- Skylar Abarca, Gateway High, awarded Suncoast Credit Union Scholars
- Victoria Aleman, East Lee County High, awarded Betty Smith Carriere Memorial
- Hope Brittenham, Estero High, awarded Jeff Sommers Cross Country Memorial
- Payton Cross, Bonita Springs High, awarded Bonita Bay Triple-A
- Janet Cruz, Bonita Springs High, awarded LEAD Like a Girl
- Mia Guzman, Cypress Lake High, awarded Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation
- William Holden, Estero High, awarded Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation & Suncoast Credit Union Scholars
- Jennalyn Houghtalling, Ida S. Baker High, awarded Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation, Jeff Sommers Cross Country Memorial & Suncoast Credit Union Scholars
- Amber Irwin, North Fort Myers High, awarded Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation & Suncoast Credit Union Scholars
- Joaquin Konicek, Bonita Springs High, awarded Bonita Bay Triple-A
- Jordan Krupick, Dunbar High, awarded Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation
- Christopher Lastrom, Bonita Springs High, awarded Bonita Bay Triple-A
- Jenae Leaman, Bonita Springs High, awarded Bonita Bay Triple-A
- Christopher Mancilla, Bonita Springs High, awarded Angela Mates Memorial & Suncoast Credit Union Scholars
- Ethan Maxim, Estero High, awarded Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation
- Jazmine Nicolas, Bonita Springs High, awarded Bonita Bay Triple-A
- Charles Nicholson, Bonita Springs High, awarded Bonita Bay Triple-A
- Faegeline Orisme, Island Coast High, awarded The Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties
- Jack Patricca, Bonita Springs High, awarded Bonita Bay Triple-A
- Geylin Perez, East Lee County High, awarded The Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties & Impressions Photography
- Lucas Perfetto, Bonita Springs High, awarded Bonita Bay Triple-A
- Devin Reimer, Bonita Springs High, awarded Bonita Bay Triple-A
- Ivan Sanchez, Bonita Springs High, awarded Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation
“Without all these great partners, these scholarships would not be possible,” said Marshall T. Bower, President & CEO of the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. “These students are the future of our community, and the community is investing in them through these scholarships.”
About The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools: The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. is a private, 501(c)3 organization established in 1986. Its mission is to enhance and enrich the quality of public education in Lee County for students and educators through programs, resources, and experiences made possible through corporate, individual, and educational partnerships. The Foundation is rated a Platinum organization by GuideStar. Find us online at www.leeschoolfoundation.org, on Twitter @FoundationLCPS, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn.
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Contact
Marshall T. Bower, Esq.
President & CEO
239.337.0433
Marshall@LeeSchoolFoundation.org