Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) students achieved some key awards from a local Fort Bend foundation. Amanda Onyewuenyi, graduating senior at Lamar Consolidated High School (LCHS), received a $750 college scholarship from the Fort Bend Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) organization supported by The George Foundation. YIP teaches youth to participate in local charity and volunteerism.

LCHS YIP students also achieved a $500 for Recognized Leadership for partnering with the Fort Bend County Women’s Center and the Rosenberg Railroad Museum. These awards are given to Fort Bend students yearly by The George Foundation, which wants the community to also recognize these great students and citizens: “We would be remiss if we didn’t let you, our community and corporate partners, know the role your investment in youth plays,” said Dee Koch, The George Foundation grant officer.

LCHS students were joined with other award winning students from Calvary Episcopal College Prep, Fort Bend ISD, Needville ISD, and Stafford Municipal School District. All award winners worked across several community projects that Koch said supported area nonprofits in one way or another.

The George Foundation itself was established by Albert and Mamie George to preserve the heritage of the Fort Bend area, as well as to encourage and support the efforts of youth to help the community. To learn more visit www.thegeorgefoundation.org.

Way to go Lamar Consolidated High School seniors!

Sources: Fort Bend Herald and The George Foundation