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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dunbar High School Class of 2025 graduates; see the festivities in dozens of photos
Dunbar High School Class of 2025 graduated May 16, 2025, at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers. The approximately 384 seniors at the high school were among the thousands of Lee County School District students graduating this year. The school was established in 1926 and re-established in 2000. Dunbar is home to the Dunbar High School Academy of Technology Excellence and the Dunbar High School Center for Math and Science. The school's mascot is the Tigers, and the colors are green and orange. See dozens of photos of their ceremony and celebration. Support local journalism by subscribing to The News-Press This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Dunbar High School graduation 2025 See commencement photos
Business Upturn
16-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
WITHERITE LAW GROUP AWARDED OVER $127,000 TO DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH 2025 ‘MAKING A DIFFERENCE' SCHOLARSHIP
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 16, 2025, 23:16 IST FORT WORTH, TX, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck awarded $127,500 to 51 graduating seniors from Fort Worth's Dunbar High School this morning through its annual 'Making a Difference' Scholarship. Now in its 11th year, the scholarship program continues to expand its impact, with every Dunbar student who applied this year receiving a scholarship. The $2,500 awards are renewable annually if students maintain a 2.5 GPA and enroll in at least 12 credit hours. The event began with a musical prelude performed by the Dunbar High School band, followed by a welcome from Principal Justin Edwards. During his remarks, Edwards acknowledged the longstanding commitment of Witherite Law Group and Amy Witherite's deep involvement in the Dunbar community, stating, 'Amy Witherite not only talks the talk, she walks the walk—and she's been there with us every step of the way.' The partnership with Dunbar High School started in 2014, and since then, Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck have awarded 404 scholarships and renewed 398 scholarships total—an investment of approximately $1,990,000 across all schools supported by the firm—helping propel graduates into careers in nursing, engineering, aviation, and more. This year's recipients represent a diverse range of aspirations, from electrical engineering to health care. The Making a Difference Scholarship recipients for 2025 include: S'nia Harmon, Brianna Weathersby, Za'ryah Blaylock, Tichina Steadman, Ja'Naria Justice, Zharich Leon Esparza, Graciela De Leon, Angelina Maldonado, Andre Edwards, Josiane Twizere, Makaila Smith, Umutoni Esperance, Eliza Amosi, Cameran Wiley, Dinah Uwiringimana, Jocelin Williams, Raymond Whitney, Alton Warren, Kalani Lawson, Luis Beltran, Kamel Lee, Mayra Perez, Xander Thomas, Grace Jones, Maali Williams-Surles, Kingston Clark, Chloe Ware, Angel Aguilar, Jaiden Wilson, Nickolas Stein, Quinnshon Wilson, Aaleiyah Sherman, Kevin Garcia, Kimberly Estrada, Braedyn Snow, Jaida Williams, Tiarra Dee, Jayla Rodriguez, Dayanara Baeza, Devani Vasquez, Jaslynn Sanders, Ja'leel Johnson, Jose Corpus, Marielle Maldonado, Krishawn Evans, Logan Caise, Monserrat Santillan, Amber Sanchez, Jeslyn Altamirano, Dayin Watson, Ntama Niyibitanga. In addition to awarding scholarships, Witherite Law Group sponsors numerous Dunbar initiatives such as Dads of Dunbar Mentoring Program, Senior Decision Day, Muffins with Moms, the Athletic Banquet, Teacher Appreciation, and the Top 10 Luncheon. Their presence and support have become a staple in the school's culture and student development. As a special moment during the event, the Fort Worth Police Department honored Amy Witherite with the Unsung Hero Award for her unwavering commitment to education and community service. 'Most people cannot afford college outright, so scholarships can be a lifeline for students,' said Witherite. 'We are proud to support these remarkable students as they take the next step toward their futures.' Attachments Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WITHERITE LAW GROUP AWARDED OVER $127,000 TO DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH 2025 ‘MAKING A DIFFERENCE' SCHOLARSHIP
2025 'Making a Difference' Scholarship Recipients Fort Worth Police Department honored Amy Witherite FORT WORTH, TX, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck awarded $127,500 to 51 graduating seniors from Fort Worth's Dunbar High School this morning through its annual 'Making a Difference' Scholarship. Now in its 11th year, the scholarship program continues to expand its impact, with every Dunbar student who applied this year receiving a scholarship. The $2,500 awards are renewable annually if students maintain a 2.5 GPA and enroll in at least 12 credit hours. The event began with a musical prelude performed by the Dunbar High School band, followed by a welcome from Principal Justin Edwards. During his remarks, Edwards acknowledged the longstanding commitment of Witherite Law Group and Amy Witherite's deep involvement in the Dunbar community, stating, 'Amy Witherite not only talks the talk, she walks the walk—and she's been there with us every step of the way.' The partnership with Dunbar High School started in 2014, and since then, Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck have awarded 404 scholarships and renewed 398 scholarships total—an investment of approximately $1,990,000 across all schools supported by the firm—helping propel graduates into careers in nursing, engineering, aviation, and more. This year's recipients represent a diverse range of aspirations, from electrical engineering to health care. The Making a Difference Scholarship recipients for 2025 include: S'nia Harmon, Brianna Weathersby, Za'ryah Blaylock, Tichina Steadman, Ja'Naria Justice, Zharich Leon Esparza, Graciela De Leon, Angelina Maldonado, Andre Edwards, Josiane Twizere, Makaila Smith, Umutoni Esperance, Eliza Amosi, Cameran Wiley, Dinah Uwiringimana, Jocelin Williams, Raymond Whitney, Alton Warren, Kalani Lawson, Luis Beltran, Kamel Lee, Mayra Perez, Xander Thomas, Grace Jones, Maali Williams-Surles, Kingston Clark, Chloe Ware, Angel Aguilar, Jaiden Wilson, Nickolas Stein, Quinnshon Wilson, Aaleiyah Sherman, Kevin Garcia, Kimberly Estrada, Braedyn Snow, Jaida Williams, Tiarra Dee, Jayla Rodriguez, Dayanara Baeza, Devani Vasquez, Jaslynn Sanders, Ja'leel Johnson, Jose Corpus, Marielle Maldonado, Krishawn Evans, Logan Caise, Monserrat Santillan, Amber Sanchez, Jeslyn Altamirano, Dayin Watson, Ntama Niyibitanga. In addition to awarding scholarships, Witherite Law Group sponsors numerous Dunbar initiatives such as Dads of Dunbar Mentoring Program, Senior Decision Day, Muffins with Moms, the Athletic Banquet, Teacher Appreciation, and the Top 10 Luncheon. Their presence and support have become a staple in the school's culture and student development. As a special moment during the event, the Fort Worth Police Department honored Amy Witherite with the Unsung Hero Award for her unwavering commitment to education and community service. "Most people cannot afford college outright, so scholarships can be a lifeline for students," said Witherite. 'We are proud to support these remarkable students as they take the next step toward their futures.' Attachments 2025 'Making a Difference' Scholarship Recipients Fort Worth Police Department honored Amy Witherite CONTACT: Kayla Tucker Adams KTA Media Group 2144039852 info@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Concerns on how to get students to class after deadly shooting of high school student near RTA hub
There are concerns over the best way for high school students to get to class in Dayton. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] We hear from local leaders about why they believe the RTA hub is not the right spot for high school students today on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 Human remains found by man picking mushrooms in Ohio Home sustains damage after being hit by car in Montgomery County neighborhood This comes just over two weeks after 18-year-old Alfred Hale, a Dunbar High School student, was shot and killed near the RTA hub in Downtown while transferring buses on April 4. As previously reported on News Center 7, calls for service at the RTA hub in Dayton have increased by almost 1,000 since 2022. It has people concerned about students. Community leaders are calling on Dayton's leaders to come up with solutions. 'It's going to take everyone to come up with evidence-based strategies and practices that these children deserve,' said Zakiya Sankara-Jabar, with Racial Justice Now. We will continue to update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
DPS asking charter schools to disclose ineligible players after tournament mishap
A school is working to fix a problem that created major heartache for a basketball team. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7 previously reported that state officials forced Dunbar High School to forfeit a tournament game for using an ineligible player. The district has a plan to prevent this from happening again. 'Just think about your career ending over a situation like this,' Dr. David Lawrence, superintendent of Dayton Public Schools, said. TRENDING STORIES: 'Kind of disappointed;' Local Dollar General to closes Former daycare employee facing criminal charges after several infants suffer brain injuries Video shows officers respond to chaotic scene following lounge shooting Lawrence said seniors on the Dunbar High School basketball team had their final chance to play basketball stolen from them. 'We had those kids at Dunbar and we had to explain that, you talk about a room full of children crying, parents crying, families,' he said. Lawrence said Dunbar was forced to forfeit and disqualified from the state tournament because it was discovered they used a charter school student for 22 seconds of game time. The district was unaware that the student had been suspended from his school and therefore ineligible to play under OHSAA rules. 'We have no access to those records,' Lawrence said. The district is now demanding signed agreements with all charter schools that have students who are allowed to play on DPS sports teams. A half dozen charter schools, like Richard Allen Academy and Liberty High School, are already on board. It forces the charter schools to notify DPS of any issues with grades or discipline that would make a great student ineligible to complete. Lawrence is a Dunbar graduate himself. He doesn't want the pain they felt to ever happen to any DPS school. 'We're going to definitely support our students no matter what it takes,' Lawrence said. He said this is simply about having a level playing field for public schools and charter schools. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
