The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. in partnership with The Suncoast for Kids Scholarship Foundation has awarded $1000 scholarships to 14 graduating seniors. The recipients were selected by their principals based on the following criteria:

Student must be a senior planning to attend a state university, community college or vocational center.

Student must be a Lee County resident, and currently enrolled in one of the public district schools listed.

Student should be a role model for other students in regard to behavior.

Student should have acceptable overall academic performance.

Student should exhibit leadership ability.

Student must have financial need.

Officials congratulate to the following seniors:

Cypress Lake High School, Mercedes Garcia

Cape Coral High School, James Sparkman

Dunbar High School, Cierra Dotson

East Lee County High School, Sarika Lalsiew

Estero High School, Rachel Mielke

Fort Myers High School, Chrystal Esteras

Ida S. Baker High School, Caitlin Holloway

Island Coast High School, Caleb Six

Lehigh Acres Senior High School, Claudia Lastre

Mariner High School, Emily LaBarber

North Fort Myers High School, Taylor Ashby

Riverdale High School, Mariana Ramirez

South Fort Myers High School, Mayra Rivera

Lamp, Jelissa McLeod

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc., is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of public education in Lee County by increasing community involvement in and support for, Lee County district public schools. The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc., manages the Suncoast for Kids Scholarship program. Email Gina@leeschoolfoundation.org for more information.