Kayla James & Kayla Seals Receive Teen Graffiti’s Book Scholarships
(DALLAS, TX) – Kayla James of Grand Prairie, TX, and Kayla Seals of Rowlett, TX are the recipients of this year’s Teen Graffiti Education Scholarships for their outstanding commitment to education and community service. James and Seals will each receive a $250.00 Book Scholarship.
Kayla James is a 2020 graduate of South Grand Prairie High School, and she will be attending UT Tyler in the fall majoring in Business Administration. Kayla is the daughter of Marc and Linda James of Grand Prairie, TX.
Kayla Seals is a 2020 graduate of Rowlett High School, and she will be attending North Carolina A&T State University in the fall majoring in Chemical Engineering. Kayla is the daughter of Emmett Seals, Sr. & Shelita Seals of Rowlett, TX.
Teen Graffiti’s Education Scholarship was founded on the principle that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. We believe that in order for youth to become strong leaders they must be comfortable with who they are, be well-rounded, possess a strong desire to make a difference in their community and be a positive influence for others. We further believe that involvement in community service and strong academics should be both encouraged and rewarded. With this in mind, through our scholarship, we provide financial assistance to graduating seniors who challenge themselves to be their best and reward them for their efforts. These scholarships are made possible through funds raised from annual fundraisers: Teen Graffiti’s Keepin’ It Real! Youth Empowerment Summit, “Backpacking for Education”, other Teen Graffiti/Teens Reaching Teens, Inc. events and private and individual contributions.
Teens Reaching Teens, Incorporated, is a 501 c3 organization whose mission is to provide quality community-based programs and services that motivate and empower teens to develop and enhance their educational, social, leadership and professional development skills.
Students interested in applying for Teen Graffiti’s 2021 Education Scholarships can review eligibility requirements, download application forms, and explore Teen Graffiti’s website at http://www.teengraffiti.com or by writing to Teens Reaching Teens, Inc.; c/o Teen Graffiti’s Education Scholarship; P.O. Box 452721; Garland, Texas 75045-2721.
For additional information about Teens Reaching Teens, Inc. (http://www.teensreachingteens.org); Teen Graffiti Magazine (http://www.teengraffiti.com) contact Sharon Jones-Scaife, Executive Director at 972-442-6000 or email sharonjs@teensreachingteens.org.
Previous scholarship recipients: The 2019 recipients were Daunte Gaiter, a graduate of Sachse High School; Michael Harris a graduate of Hillcrest High School; and Clark Yarbrough, Jr. a graduate of Sachse High School. The 2018 recipients were Emmitt Seals, Jr. a graduate of Rowlett High School; and Amaris Peter a graduate of Dubiski Career High School. The 2017 recipients were Caleb Wesley a graduate of Rockwall High School; Sophie Fouts a graduate of Waxahachie Global High School; and Christopher Scaife a graduate of Bishop Lynch High School. The 2016 recipient was Matthew Yarbrough a graduate of Sachse High School. The 2015 recipient was Ellis Jones a graduate of Dematha Catholic High School. The 2011 recipients were Meagan Sergeant a graduate of Plano Senior High School; Mikala Allmon a graduate of Parkview Arts Science Magnet High School; and Destiny Langley a graduate of Westlake High School. The 2010 recipients were Aliyah Khalid a graduate of L.V. Berkner High School; Sharonda McPhee a graduate of Fort Pierce Westwood High School; Conzuela Monroe a graduate of Richardson High School; and Hunter Smith a graduate of Katy High School. The 2009 recipients were Princila Carrera a graduate of Seagoville High School; Danisha Malcolm a graduate of Garland High School; and Celeste Rumphs a graduate of North Garland High School. The 2008 recipients were Darannica Cuffie a graduate of Sachse High School and Victoria Doucet a graduate of Naaman Forest High School. The 2007 recipients were Maurice Dorsey a graduate of Sachse High School; Julia Little a graduate of Bishop Lynch High School; and Tiffany Wilson a graduate of North Garland High School. The 2006 recipients were Warren Seay, Jr. a graduate of Cedar Hill High School; Margaret Smith a graduate of All Saint’s Episcopal High School; and Kristi Walton a graduate of Lincoln High School Humanities/Communications Magnet. The 2005 recipients were Erin Graham a graduate of Lincoln High School Humanities/Communications Magnet, Brandon Jay a graduate of Cedar Hill High School, Leticia Kelly a graduate of Naaman Forest High School, and Clarissa Rumphs a graduate of North Garland High School. And the 2004 recipients were Crystal Harper a graduate of Lake Highlands High School and Brian Irvin Chapman a graduate of Justin F. Kimball High School.
