So concludes the fifth year of the Lucas Scholars Program. It bears reminding that the projects you can view on our Media Wall were created in three days. Students went through the engineering and design process to come up with a project they wanted to create, then they prototyped their solution and improved upon their build. It was a daunting challenge, but these scholars rose to the occasion. We have a simple three pronged motto at Lucas Scholars: To work hard. Have Fun and Be a scholar. Our 2017 Lucas Scholars accomplished all three of these tenets. That does not mean there was not creative frustration along the way. Scholars struggled and doubted themselves, but with the guidance of their mentor's encouragement, they were able to pull together to communicate the projects that were exhibited this Friday. I would like to personally recognize our partner organizations: KIPP Academy of Innovation the Neighborhood Youth Association, Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club and Empowher for providing us with such amazing scholars for the week. Also, this week would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of our staff: Reynaldo Macias, Dr. Dijanna Figueroa, Tom Diggs, Manny Quintero, Rebecca Waid, Jillian Esby and Adrienne Bononi.
Till next year!
-Jonny Drummey
Till next year!
-Jonny Drummey
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