5 friends recognized by the city during scholarship banquet
For two years now, the Fab Five, made up of friends Dr. Sonja Calliste, Sophia Adair, Stacy Barrett, Cheryl Lynn, and Jackie Oats-Campbell, have dedicated a large chunk of their time to helping high school students in Wichita Falls attend college. This year, they gave out three scholarships to students from Memorial, Legacy, and City View high schools.
Mayor Tim Short recognized their hard work over the last two years. He said it truly exemplifies what he thinks a Wichita Falls citizen should aspire to be.
'Have pride in your community. Take care of your yard, your street, your community, your neighbor. They do that,' Short said. 'They personify that and it's a breath of fresh air. And you get to see them be celebrated tonight as well as their scholarship recipients.'
After receiving recognition from the mayor, the Fab Five are set on continuing their mission to help Wichita Falls youth achieve their dreams through education and hard work. Two of this year's recipients will attend Midwestern State University, and the third will attend Texas Tech University in the fall.
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