J. L. August Bridge Builder Award Luncheon at Perry’s Steak House
The Dr. Jeffery Lawrence August (JLA) Bridge Builder’s Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, awarded college scholarships to three deserving high school seniors from underserved communities. The recipients—Jeremiah Conway from Young Men’s Leadership Academy, and Bryson Adams and Jaeden Servantez from Sam Houston High School—each received a $1,000 scholarship. The awards luncheon, attended by 31 mentees who received mentoring certificates, took place at Perry’s Steak House and featured guest speaker Retired Colonel Gerald Jolivette, former Vice Base Commander at Lackland Air Force Base.
The luncheon also recognized Ahmad Whitted as Mentor of the Year and Tristian White from Sam Houston High as Mentee of the Year. Ms. Marquisha Nellum from Sam Houston High School was honored for her significant contributions in planning weekly mentoring sessions and organizing the annual event.
