Reliant and Houston Texans Award Six Student Athletes With $10,000 Scholarships
May 19 2022 - 11:13AM
Business Wire
Scholarships for
Champions program surpasses more than $600,000 in scholarships in
its 17th year
As the 2021-2022 school year comes to an end for students across
the greater Houston area, six student athletes received the
ultimate surprise from Reliant and the Houston Texans: $10,000
college scholarships. The annual Scholarships for Champions program
is designed to encourage students to follow their dreams and
further their education while never losing sight of the passion
they have for athletics.
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Six Houston-area student athletes
received $10,000 scholarships as part of the Reliant and Houston
Texans Scholarships for Champions program. (Photo: Business
Wire)
Whether they are first-generation high school graduates or the
first in their families to attend college, the program recognizes
these deserving students for their work both on and off the field,
including community involvement, leadership in athletics and
excellence in academics. Since 2005, Reliant and the Houston Texans
have partnered together on the program, reaching a milestone of
$600,000 in merit scholarships and providing life-changing
opportunities for more than 100 students.
“Each Scholarships for Champions student has a remarkable story,
demonstrating perseverance and dedication in academics and
athletics while being an inspiring changemaker in their community
and family,” said Elizabeth Killinger, president of Reliant. “Their
futures are bright, and it is an honor for Reliant to celebrate
them through scholarship.”
This year’s scholarship recipients from Alvin, Fort Bend,
Hempstead, Humble and Spring Branch ISDs participate in football,
squash, track & field, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading and
swimming, with most students playing multiple sports. Students were
secretly nominated by teachers, mentors and coaches to recognize
their achievements as each pursues a college degree beginning this
fall.
The 2022 Scholarships for Champions students are:
- Aaron Davis, senior at Summer Creek High School, is a
team captain for his varsity track and field team, earning him the
titles of 6th-best long jumper in the U.S. and 3-time AAU
All-American. He has continued to persevere through multiple
injuries and surgeries and spends his time off the field helping
with the youth department at his church and coaching a local youth
soccer league.
- Josiah Ibarra, senior at Elkins High School, has been a
member of the varsity swimming team throughout his high school
career. He has been recognized on 1st Team All-District since 2020,
Academic All-District Team in 2021, and was named team captain his
senior year. Josiah has volunteered for several hurricane
clean-ups, including Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta in Lake
Charles.
- Gabriel Mata, senior at Northbrook High School, has
played on the varsity football team for the last two years and was
twice named Special Teams player of the week. He was part of the
Academic All-District Team as a junior and also participated in
track and field, and powerlifting. He is part of the Yes Prep
program at his high school and has been on the A/B honor roll
several times throughout his career as a student. Gabriel serves as
a campus ambassador and volunteers at local organizations,
including DePelchin Children’s Center.
- Ariel Mayes, senior at Hempstead High School,
participates in both volleyball and cheerleading and was named the
captain of the varsity volleyball team her junior and senior years
and was recognized at the district level. She also was named the
captain of the cheerleading team her senior year and earned the
recognition of All-American Cheerleader. Ariel volunteers at a
local elementary school and serves lunch to veterans in her spare
time.
- Miranda Medina, senior at St. Pius X High School, has
been a part of the varsity squash team since she was a freshman and
was named captain her junior and senior years. As a result of her
various athletic state titles, she has achieved the ranking of 77th
in the U.S. for squash, 144th in the world for her age division,
and has committed to playing Division 1 squash for Connecticut
College starting next year. Miranda is passionate about food
security and spends time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank and
Second Servings.
- Trevor Singleton, senior at Alvin High School, is a
three-year starter on his varsity soccer team and has played a
variety of positions on the varsity football team. Throughout his
high school career, he has given back to his community through his
volunteer work at local food banks, Project Graduation events, and
his local church. He also has supported the Down Syndrome Buddy
Walk for many years, volunteers at the local food bank and picks up
trash in his neighborhood.
For more information about the program, visit
Reliant.com/SFC.
About Reliant, an NRG company
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electricity, security and related services to homes and businesses
across Texas. Serving customers and the community is at the core of
what we do, and the company is recognized nationally for
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