ALWAYS GOING THE EXTRA MILE!

Dafne Velasquez-Flores is City’s Arts & Tech High School’s 2021 recipient of the Jackie Robinson Scholarship.

Dafne demonstrated strong academic excellence throughout the past year of Distance Learning and in her Presentations of Learning. She worked hard in school and at her part-time job, stayed in communication with all of her teachers, and was always willing to go the extra mile. She showed a commitment to her studies that will definitely contribute to her future success. She will be a first-gen college student at UC Davis in the Fall!

ABOUT THE JACKIE ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP

Each year, the Jackie Robinson Scholarship Award of $1000 is given to one graduate from each Envision school who exemplifies Jackie Robinson’s commitment to service and excellence. Mr. Robinson did more than break the color barrier in Major League Baseball: he was also the first in his family to graduate from college; he served his country in World War II; and he worked as a powerful civil rights advocate. To be awarded this scholarship, students must:

• Be first in their family to go to college;
• Deliver an outstanding graduation Portfolio and Defense;
• Exemplify a commitment to service and leadership;
• Plan on attending a 4-year college or university in the fall after graduation.