The Texas Rangers’ organization rolled out the red carpet for 13 recent district grads who received $1,000 scholarships funded by Dallas ISD students and employees who contributed to the 2016 United Negro College Fund Workplace Campaign.
On arrival at Globe Life Stadium, the students were greeted by Dallas ISD Trustees Lew Blackburn and Bernadette Nutall. The Rangers kicked off the celebration by inviting the students to watch batting practice and meet the players. Next, the team hosted a pregame recognition ceremony during which Trustee Blackburn escorted the honorees onto the field where they were honored for their academic achievement. The special day culminated with a reception in one of the team suites where students enjoyed snacks and cheered on the home team.
Congratulations to the 2016 UNCF scholarship recipients who are headed to a variety of colleges and universities.
| Scholarship Recipient | High School | University |
| Breiana DeGrate | David W. Carter | University of Texas at Austin |
| Chasity Fields | Hillcrest | Clark Atlanta University |
| Shaira Guerrero | School of Education and Social Services at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center | Texas A & M University at College Station |
| Christopher Hamilton | Dr. Emmett J. Conrad | Clark Atlanta University |
| Breanna Harvey | School of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center | University of Oklahoma |
| Adrian Hernandez | Hillcrest | Texas Tech University |
| Catandra Hollins | Franklin D. Roosevelt | Undecided |
| Jayveon Jackson | David W. Carter | University of Oklahoma |
| Tania Moreno Chavez | School of Business and Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center | University of Texas-Arlington |
| Lesley Patino | Hillcrest | Texas A&M-College Station |
| Grace Pruitt-Rhynes | School of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center | Dillard University |
| Brandon Session | Dr. Emmett J. Conrad | Undecided |
| Amaria Stern | Booker T Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts | University of Southern California |
