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Michelle Gonzalez is Impact Academy’s 2021 recipient of the Jackie Robinson Scholarship.

We are pleased to present the Jackie Robinson College Scholarship Award to Michelle Gonzalez. Michelle is a student who is always kind, focused, and true to herself and her values. She has worked hard to be successful in school, for herself, to make her family proud, and to be a good role model to her younger sister. Michelle has the determination and drive to find great success in the future, as well as the self- and community-awareness to ensure she is doing right as she moves through the world. Michelle has demonstrated academic excellence and excellence of character during her time at Impact and will undoubtedly continue to do so in the future.

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.