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Sophia Cherek thought she was attending a regular senior recognition ceremony at her Panama City high school. Instead, she became one of only nine students statewide to receive a scholarship worth up to $71,000.
Hy-Vee is launching an annual $1,000 scholarship for Ripon High School graduates pursuing business degrees, part of a community-wide effort that awarded $46,500 to students last year. The Ripon Education Foundation's spring scholarship drive also features a new award honoring a beloved art teacher who inspired generations of students.
A Bryan police officer who gives back to his community got the spotlight he deserves at a Texas A&M baseball game. Officer Haynes turned his recognition into $500 for local students.
The Southeast Polk Education Foundation just handed teachers a $30,000 check to fund creative classroom projects. The money will support innovation grants that help educators bring world-class learning experiences to their students.
At 80+ years old, Holocaust survivor Mark Schonwetter is teaching students about resilience through his education foundation. His mother's words during WWII—"One day you're going to see it will be fine"—now inspire a new generation.