Celebrating the outstanding students who have received DECF scholarships to pursue their educational dreams.
Ms. Adamson is a 2022 graduating senior at Shadow Creek High School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Adamson. Alyx will matriculate in the fall to Clark Atlanta University and major in Mass Media Arts and Bio-Chemistry.
Ms. Colen is a 2022 graduating senior at Jack Yates High School. She is the daughter of Ms. Lelita Titus. Kennedy will attend Howard University in the fall and major in Early Childhood Education. Her goal is to own her own business.
Gavin E Tolbert is a 2022 graduating senior at Lawrence E. Elkins High School. His desire is to attend North Carolina A&T State University and major in Biomedical Engineering. He plans to own a business manufacturing medical equipment.
Ms. Williams is a 2022 graduating senior at Benjamin O. Davis High School. Taylor's guardian is her grandmother, Mrs. Beatrice Michell. Her dream is to attend Stephen F. Austin State University and major in Agriculture.
Ms. Wright is a 2022 graduating senior at Harmony School of Ingenuity-Houston. She is the daughter of Mr. William Wright and Mrs. Sharonda White. Veronique will be a student at Oklahoma Christian University and major in Pediatrics.
Kraig Thompson II is a 2021 graduating senior of Robert Turner College and Career High School in Pearland ISD. He is the son of Mr. Kraig Thompson and Mrs. Katrina Thompson. Kraig is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, and treasurer of the Skills USA Club. He will attend the University of Texas at Austin and major in Mechanical Engineering.
Leah Conway is a 2021 graduating senior of Langham Creek High School, Cy-Fair ISD. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Conway. She is a member of the National Honor Society, volleyball team, and the Student Council. Leah is planning to attend Texas A&M University to pursue a career in the medical field. Her ultimate goal is to become a travel nurse.
Anthony Oni is a 2021 graduating senior of International Leadership of Texas, Katy/Westpark HS. He is the son of Mr. Theo Oni. Anthony is a member of the National Honor Society, IL Texas Orchestra, and the African Student Association. His desire is to attend the University of North Texas to pursue a degree in Finance or Mechanical Engineering.
Ryan James Branch is a 2021 graduating senior of Stephen F. Austin High School, Fort Bend ISD. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Wayne Branch. He is a member of the National Honor Society, captain for two years of the Varsity Baseball Team, and Yearbook/Newspaper. Ryan is planning to matriculate to Murray State Community College in Oklahoma to fulfill his dream of playing college baseball. He will major in Business Communication.
Jessica C. Jeremiah is a 2021 graduating senior of William B. Travis High School, Fort Bend ISD. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Okorie. Jessica is a member of the National Honor Society, Women's Varsity Track and Field, and she is a spoken word enthusiast. She plans to attend Emory University in Atlanta and major in Public Health. Her ultimate goal is to become a medical doctor.