Article: Education News

LENNOX

Student earns scholarship

Yania Escobar, a student of the Lennox Math, Science and Technology Academy, is one of 26 high school seniors statewide sharing $50,000 in scholarships awarded by the financial advisory firm Caldwell Flores Winters Inc.

The CFW Foundation - the company's philanthropic arm - annually honors grads who overcome obstacles in their pursuit of a post- secondary education.

Yania "excelled in her academics and is actively involved" on campus, said Lennox School District Superintendent Bruce McDaniel.

"Yania is a student for which no challenge is insurmountable," McDaniel said. "(Her) courageous attitude toward life is admirable and has served as an inspiration. ...

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