04/28/2026
The room was filled with pride, gratitude, and possibility as the Grand Prairie Education Foundation hosted its Senior Scholarship Awards Reception—an evening dedicated to celebrating the future of our community.
Eleven outstanding seniors stood side by side, each representing years of hard work, resilience, and dreams ready to take flight. One by one, they were recognized not just for their academic achievements, but for the journeys that shaped them into the leaders they are becoming.
What made the evening especially meaningful was the presence of the teachers each student personally invited—educators who had made a lasting impact on their lives. As students introduced their mentors, heartfelt stories filled the room—stories of encouragement during difficult times, of belief when it mattered most, and of guidance that helped turn potential into purpose. There wasn’t a dry eye in the audience as the powerful bond between student and teacher was honored.
Surrounded by the Foundation’s signature green and white, the evening reflected more than celebration—it reflected legacy. Since 1970, the Grand Prairie Education Foundation has been changing lives, and this night was a beautiful reminder of that mission in action.
Each scholarship awarded was more than financial support—it was an investment in dreams, in families, and in the future of Grand Prairie. And as these eleven seniors move forward, they carry with them not only opportunity, but the unwavering support of a community that believes in them.
It was an evening of gratitude, inspiration, and hope—honoring today’s scholars while inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
Grand Prairie Education Foundation Directors present-
Madam President Martha Wright
Treasurer Michael Garcia
Secretary Melynn Bowen
VP Programs Grants & Scholarships Mary Dominguez-Santini
VP Marketing Rochelle Grisafi
Larry Jones - Principal SGPHS
Ad Hoc Dr Gabriel Trujillo GPISD Superintendent
Congratulations to all Senior Scholarship Recipients-
Dr Wicker Scholarship (1) $2500
Ariatna Marie Flores GPCI
Roger & Thelma Dickey (3) $1050
Ashley Bautista Dubiski
Abigail Munoz - GPHS -
Benjamin Jaden To -SGP EC
GPEF (7) $2500
Dominick Ellis -SGPHS
Alyssa Frias -Dubiski
Jordan M Johnson -SGPHS
Emily Brinkley -SGPHS
Yamilet G. Cerda -Dubiski
Sumaiya Siddique. - Dubiski
Ximena Rivera Ramirez - Dubiski
Thank you to my amazing Committee (Melynn Bowen, Michele Mahoney, Diana Lackey and Bernie Ponzio)
Thank you GPISD Advisors for your dedication
and commitment , Principals, Teachers & Counselors in attendance, our families who came to cheer their seniors, EVERYONE who made this event a success.
Thank you!
Mary Dominguez- Santini
