Congratulations to our 12 finalists for the Leaders 4 Life Fellowship! In proud partnership with the Asofsky Family Foundation, 12 seniors from Take Stock programs throughout the state were recognized for their exceptional academics and leadership skills. The students were celebrated in big ways by their respective Take Stock programs, and we’re just sharing some of the snapshots from those moments.
Each student received a new laptop to prepare them for their next chapter in college! Congratulations to the following students for this achievement! Click on the student’s name to see their finalist announcement photos or video:
- Shaniece Alphonse, Take Stock Seminole
- Sophia Beltran, Take Stock Sarasota
- Mercinda Cabrera, in partnership with the Public Education Foundation of Marion County
- Jaila Charley, Take Stock DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands Counties
- EllaGrace Clinger, Take Stock Okaloosa
- Lizbet Hernandez, Take Stock Manatee
- Keiya Johnson, Take Stock Broward
- Bruno Kolombia, Take Stock of Hillsborough County in partnership with the Hillsborough Education Foundation
- Juliana Noreus, Take Stock of Collier County in partnership with Champions for Learning-Education Foundation of Collier County
- Caroline Papa, Take Stock of Lee County in partnership with The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc.
- Mithila Paul, Take Stock of Putman County in partnership with Goodwill Industries of North Florida
- Jirehyla Velazquez Cruz, Take Stock of Pasco County in partnership with the Pasco County Education Foundation