By Darrel Wheeler, Contributing Writer
Saturday the 18th was the date, Admiral Baker Park was the location, and kindness was the reason.
The Never Leave One Behind (NLOB) board members wanted to help four deserving high students as they continue their pursuit for higher learning opportunities. The students’ complex journey got a much-needed and appreciated financial boost thanks to the Johnnie Lee Gibson One Thousand Dollar Scholarship award.
Da’nae Jones (Lincoln HS); Tori Guerin (Helix Charter); DeVeon Johnson (School of Performing Arts); and Meteo Cook (Lincoln HS) were this year’s thankful recipient’s.
“Everybody here has treated us with so much kindness. It’s amazing the support we have been getting. This is such a welcoming atmosphere, and I’m going to put the money to good use,” Mateo Cook shared. Mateo is headed to the University of Pine Bluff in Arkansas.
Scholarship recipient Da’nae Jones, headed to Hampton University, said, “I think this was an awesome experience. It’s a beautiful way to honor Mr. Gibson, and a beautiful way of keeping his memory alive through this scholarship.”
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