Student Success Stories

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Quincy Franks

Take a moment to congratulate Quincy Franks on winning the Lockheed Martin Coin at the 2025 C2C Conference. This recognition is certainly commendable and showcases his dedication and hard work. Go TRIO!

awarded 1250 dollars sholarship Aniyah Butler

Aniyah Butler

Aniyah Butler, a senior at Arlington High School, was named first-place winner of the MLK Essay Contest, receiving a $1,250 scholarship. She was also honored with the $10,000 New Richard Greene Scholarship during a ceremony at a Texas Rangers game.

awarded 1000 dollars sholarship Destiny Okolie

Destiny Okolie

Destiny Okolie, Arlington High School Senior, awarded $1000.00 Scholarship as the 2nd place winner in the MLK Essay Contest, which focused on themes of nonviolence and love, justice and unity, and youth responsibility in fulfilling Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.

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