Cypress Happenings

Cy-Fair Helping Hands Honors CFISD Grads, Awards Vocational Scholarships

Left to right: Celeste Galicia, Saransh Kumar, Stephanie Santibanos, Aliyah Hopkins Cy-Fair Helping Hands awarded $10,000 in vocational scholarships to four deserving CFISD graduates: Stephanie Santibanos, (phlebotomy), Celeste Galicia, (cosmetology), Saransh Kumar (auto technician), and Aliyah Hopkins, (cosmetology). In its third year, the goal of the Cy-Fair Helping Hands Vocational Scholarship program is to assist students in acquiring the work skills needed to complete a certification and enter the workforce quickly. A festive brunch celebration was held at The Back Yard Grill in honor of the scholarship recipients. Dr. Linda Macias, CFISD Chief Academic Officer and Associate Superintendent,together with CFISD counselors, staff, and family members were in attendance to congratulate the honorees. Special guest, Jamie Scott, the first CFHH Scholarship recipient to have reached her goal, encouraged the scholarship recipients to “never give up on their dreams.” Jamie recently completed her vocational training and works for Right At Home as a Certified Nurse Assistant.