Comcast Awards $75,000 In Scholarships To 66 Virginia High School Seniors
RICHMOND, Va., May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced that is has awarded $75,000 in scholarships for the 2016-17 school year to 66 Virginia high school students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. The program, funded by the Comcast Foundation, recognizes students who strive to achieve their potential, who are catalysts for positive change in their communities, who are involved in their schools, and who serve as models for their fellow students.
"As leaders in their schools and communities, these students represent the best our Commonwealth has to offer," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. "Thanks to partners like Comcast, we can help ensure that these young people have a bright future and that they are well prepared to become the next generation of exceptional leaders."
Comcast, joined by Secretary of Technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia Karen R. Jackson and school administrators, recognized the students at a special event held Wednesday, May 25, at the Virginia State Capitol. Sixty-five recipients of the 2016 Virginia Leaders and Achievers® scholarships received $1,000 scholarships. Tianna Jordan, a senior at Charlottesville High School was awarded a $10,000 Comcast Founders Scholarship – instituted in honor of Ralph J. Roberts, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Comcast Corporation – for a total of $75,000 awarded this year to Virginia high school students.
"I am highly impressed by these outstanding students," said Jackson. "Not only are they committed to academic excellence, but also to ensuring their communities prosper. It is inspiring to witness their commitment and drive and I wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors."
"We are honored to recognize the accomplishments of these Leaders and Achievers Scholarship winners. They demonstrate leadership in school activities and share a strong commitment to community service," said Mary McLaughlin, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Beltway Region. "We are excited to support them as they prepare for the next chapter in their educational careers."
Comcast's Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program gives young people every opportunity to prepare for the future and to engage them in their communities. The program also demonstrates the importance of civic involvement, and the value placed on civic involvement by the business community.
To date, Comcast has awarded more than $25 million to nearly 25,000 high school seniors across the country as part of the Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program.
2016 Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Recipients from Virginia
Albemarle County Kai Millner of Albemarle High School William Livermon of Western Albemarle High School
Alexandria Nicole Gray of St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School
Arlington Jose Alvarenga of Arlington Mill High School Continuation Program Hajira Aslam of Wakefield High School Marisa Sydnor of Washington-Lee High School
Augusta County Kaitlyn Bahrs of Riverheads High School in Staunton
Charlottesville Tianna Jordan of Charlottesville High School
Chesterfield County Fred Shuford of Cosby High School in Midlothian Jaylon Brooks of James River High School in Midlothian Jonas Kee of L.C. Bird High School Hope Parker of Manchester High School in Midlothian
Jasmine Hires of Matoaca High School Ruth Flores of Meadowbrook High School Francesca Urcia of Midlothian High School Kaylea Armstrong of Monacan High School Rebecca Hall of Thomas Dale High School in Chester
Danville Trystan Wiggins of Galileo Magnet High School Lily Hungarland of George Washington High School
Dinwiddie County Jasmine Pope of Dinwiddie High School
Emporia Tiffany Posey of Greensville County High School
Fairfax County Madeleine Cochrane of South Lakes High School in Reston
Frederick County Cana Curtis of Sherando High School in Stephens City
Hanover County Evan Day of Hanover High School in Mechanicsville
Harrisonburg Kayla Leaman of Harrisonburg High School
Henrico County Lindsey Shavers of Henrico High School Julia McKinnon of Highland Springs High School Annemarie Beran of John Randolph Tucker High School Bailee Hancock of Varina High School
Hopewell Jamarian Easter of Hopewell High School
King William County Destiny Coleman of King William High School
Loudoun County Kyle Enriquez of Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn
Lynchburg Olivia Stuckey of Brookville High School Annie Eick of Central Virginia Governor's School for Science and Technology
Manassas Mary Cuccinelli of Seton School
Manassas Park Katherine Gaouette of Manassas Park High School
Petersburg Erin Perry of Appomattox Regional Governor's School Jasmine Fobbs of Petersburg Public High School
Pittsylvania County Humza Qazi of Chatham High School
Powhatan County Stephanie Washburn of Powhatan High School
Prince George County Marcey Jiles of Prince George High School
Prince William County Steven Tian of Battlefield High School in Haymarket Samantha O'Connor of Potomac Senior High School in Dumfries Jaelyn Demory of Woodbridge Senior High School
Richmond Kahlil Newsome of Armstrong High School Monique Ross of Franklin Military Academy Derrick Wang of Maggie L. Walker Governor's School Kourtney Bugg of Open High School Keaja Jefferson of Richmond Community High School Samantha Conway of St. Catherines School Colin Knight of St. Christopher's School Emma Farmer of St. Gertrude High School Ahmed Woodson of Thomas Jefferson High School Precious Smith of Victory Christian Academy
Rockingham County Michelle De La Cruz of Turner Ashby High School in Bridgewater
Salem Brittany Owens of Salem High School
Smyth County Daisy Sturgill of Marion Senior High School
Stafford Kathryn Cardenas of North Stafford High School
Sussex County Brittany Chambliss of Sussex Central High School
Washington County Emily Stinson of Abingdon High School Margaret Melton of John S. Battle High School in Bristol Sam Caudill of Patrick Henry High School in Glade Spring
Waynesboro Danna Gallego-Garcia of Waynesboro High School
Winchester Habebah Mounib of John Handley High School Lauren Brocious of Millbrook High School
Wise County Ethan Elkins of Central High School in Norton
Connect with the scholarship winners at www.facebook.com/ComcastLeadersandAchievers. Explore and "like" Comcast in the community at http://www.facebook.com/ComcastImpact.
The Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program is one of the many ways that Comcast gives back to the communities we serve. Click here to learn more.
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About the Comcast Foundation: The Comcast Foundation was founded by Comcast Corporation in June 1999 to provide charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation primarily invests in programs intended to have a positive, sustainable impact on their communities. The Foundation has three community investment priorities—expanding digital literacy, promoting service, and building tomorrow's leaders. Since its inception, the Comcast Foundation has donated more than $176 million to organizations in the communities nationwide that Comcast serves. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at www.comcast.com/community.
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