Scholarships 2008
Held Monday Evening, May 19, 2008, Lighting The Way For Kids Scholarship Banquet at The Jim's Buffet Restaurant, Downtown Marianna, Florida, in Honor of the following Eight Scholarship Recipients:
Above, Mr. Daniel G. Sims, Left, Presents Certificate of Award to Scholarship Recipient, Horace Clayton Gay, of Cottondale High School. Horace Gay's Mother, Mary Gay, was in the audience. Principal of Cottondale High School is Mr. Don Wilson, and the Career Specialist is Mrs. Glenda Hartzog.
Above, Left, Mr. Daniel G. Sims, Superintendent of Schools, Jackson County, Presents Certificate of Ward to Valerie D'Ambrosio of Cottondale High School. Valerie's Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank D'Ambrosio.
Above, Destiny Robinson of Graceville High School Receives her Certificate of Award from School Superintendent, Mr. Daniel G. Sims, while her Mother, Mrs. Serena Robinson looks on from the audience. Her High School Principal is Chris Franklin, and her Guidance Counselor is Rita Jones.
Above, Superintendent of Jackson County Schools, Daniel G. Sims, Presents Certificate of Award to Nicholas Breeden of Malone High School. Nicholas Breeden's Mother, Mrs. Theresa Breeden was in the audience. Malone's High School Principal is Linda Hall, and Guidance Counselor is Haley Ellerbee.
Above, Jaytwan McKay-Solomon of Malone High School receives his Certificate of Award from Jackson County Florida Superintendent, Daniel G. Sims. Jaytwans' Grand Mother, Callie Smith was in attendance. Malone High School Principal is Mrs. Linda Hall and the Guidance Counselor is Haley Ellerbee.
Above, Amber Pate of Malone High School Receives her Scholarship Award Certificate from Mr. Daniel G. Sims, Superintendent of Jackson County School. Her Mother, and Father were in the audience, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and April Pate. Malone's High School Principal is Mrs. Linda Hall, and Guidance Counselor is Haley Ellerbee.
Above, Austin Williams is awarded his Certificate of Scholarship by Jackson County Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Daniel G. Sims. Mr. And Mrs. George Rivers, Austin's Grandparents were in the audience. Principal Linda Hall, and Guidance Counselor Haley Ellerbee were also in the audience.
Above, Jacqueline Rodriquez of Marianna Middle School proudly accepts her Certificate of Award from Superintendent of Schools, Jackson County, Mr. Daniel G. Sims, while her Father, Mr. Hector Rodriquez applauds her accomplishment in the audience.
The above scholarships were made possible through the hard work and donations of the following citizens of Jackson County:
The following Officers and Members of the Combined Board of Lighting The Way For Kids Foundation, and Take Stock in Children Program Directors, Counselors, and Mentors have worked relentlessly to bring the elements together necessary to provide a successful, and unique program designed to keep kids in school, and out of trouble, and hope for a bright future for students at risk for dropping-out.
Back Row, L-R, Don Walters, Lowell Centers, Daniel G. Sims, Jamie Streetman, Front Row, L-R, Plinio Tuta, Carolyn Glass, Shirl Williams, Inset, Don Jones
Above, Group Photograph of Lighting The Way For Kids, and Take Stock in Children College Scholarship Recipients: L-R, Destiny Robinson, Horace Clayton Gay, Amber NicolePate, Valerie D'Ambrosio, Jacqueline Rodriques, Nicholas Breeden, Austin Williams, Mr. Daniel G. Sims, Jaytwan McKay-Solomon, Dr. Plinio Tuta.
(Members of Board not Present for Photo: Ted Lakey, Hayes Baggett, Mickey Gilmore, and Glenn Hoff)
Ted Lakey Hayes Baggett Mickey Gilmore Glenn Hoff
Contact Name: Don Jones
Phone: 850 526 2924
Fax: 850 482 5621