The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Recognizes Take Stock in Children New Scholar’s at Virtual Luncheon
The Foundation of Lee County Public Schools Inducts New Students into the TSIC Program
For Immediate Release:
Thursday, May 20, 2021
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Fort Myers, Fla (May 20, 2021) – On Tuesday, May 18, The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools inducted 35 new School District of Lee County students into The Take Stock in Children Program which provides scholarships for low-income students. The Foundation welcomed and awarded 9 middle school students and 26 high school students with this scholarship totaling $500,000.
The virtual luncheon served as an opportunity for parents, educators and members of the business community to recognize the students for all their hard work they put forth to get into the Take Stock in Children Program. Foundation President & CEO, Marshall T. Bower, Esq. delivered encouraging words to the new scholars on the importance of this program and opportunities and mentorship that lies ahead while being in this prestigious program.
“These outstanding students all maintained high GPAs and fulfilled their promise to be good citizens of our community,” says Marshall T. Bower, President and CEO of The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. “Equipped with a college education they will become out next leaders and decision makers!”
Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a statewide scholarship program that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income youth to escape the cycle of poverty through education. Students enter the program in sixth or ninth grade and commit to remaining crime- and drug- free, maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher, and meeting with a mentor regularly.
2021 New Scholars
| Eddie Jose Ventura | Bonita Springs HS |
| Christopher Mancilla | Bonita Springs HS |
| Evely Castro Garcia | Bonita Springs HS |
| Emily Vasquez | Bonita Springs MS |
| Joshua Hicks | Cape Coral HS |
| Jacob Martinez | Cape Coral HS |
| Kenea Jackson | Dunbar HS |
| Tyshaun Tobler | Dunbar HS |
| Travaja Duncan | Dunbar HS |
| Andrea Aragon | Fort Myers HS |
| Daniella Ronda | Gateway HS |
| Juan Velasquez-Castro | Gateway HS |
| Skylar Abaraca | Gateway HS |
| Ashley Carcamo-Najera | Gateway HS |
| Olivia Cahoon | Gateway HS |
| Xandro Rodriguez | Harns Marsh MS |
| Aliyah Glidden | Harns Marsh MS |
| Christian Lazo | Harns Marsh MS |
| Isaac Gonzalez-Amador | Harns Marsh MS |
| Adela Rodriguez | Harns Marsh MS |
| Elise DeJesus | Ida S. Baker |
| Kyhen Nelson | Lehigh Senior HS |
| Lissandra Almeida | Lehigh Senior HS |
| Shylah Vega | Lehigh Senior HS |
| Caden Copeland | Lehigh Senior HS |
| Sophia Foy | Mariner HS |
| Camila Calderon | Mariner HS |
| Amber Irwin | North Ft Myers HS |
| Juan Felipe Jimenez | Oak Hammock MS |
| Francesca Jean Louis | South Ft Myers HS |
| Zaniya Thomas | South Ft Myers HS |
| Jacqueline Vidal-Reyes | South Ft Myers HS |
| Josue Ramirez-Hernandez | Three Oaks MS |
| Eliseo Ramirez-Lopez | Three Oaks MS |
| Alexandra Kerr | Varsity Lake MS |
TSIC New Scholars
Pictured: Lauren McGinnis , Student Services Coordinator of FLCPS & Josue Ramirez-Hernandez & Eliseo Ramirez – Lopez of Three Oaks Middle School
Pictured: Kyhen Nelson of Lehigh Senior High School
Pictured: Aliyah Glidden & Adela Rodriguez of Harns Marsh Middle
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 4-Star Platinum organization by Guide Star. Find us online at www.leeschoolfoundation.org, and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Contact:
Brittany Carroll
Marketing and Development Director
239.337.0433
Brittany@LeeSchoolFoundation.org
Brittany Carroll
Marketing and Development Director
239.337.0433
Brittany@LeeSchoolFoundation.org