Larry Benson Sr, Rey Feo LXV

Larry Benson Sr, Rey Feo LXV Education ~ the Engine That Drives Success! El Rey Feo's principal function is to raise funds for the Rey Feo Scholarship Inc. Each year, the RFS, Inc.

Now, Rey Feo merits Royalty status and is invited along with the other Fiesta Royalty, including the LULAC Feria De Las Flores Queen who also raises scholarship funds, to ride in all of the four major Fiesta parades as part of the spectacular annual, 10-day Fiesta festival held every year in April, in honor of the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of the San Jacinto. El Rey Feo's pr

ogram, a 501-C3, non-profit organization, has raised over $3 million for scholarships given to over 3,000 students with 100 students presently receiving $1,500 for books & tuition. and the Consejo Real de Reyes Anteriores (consisting of former Rey Feos) selects two prominent businessmen to compete for this prestigious title. The candidate raising the most money during the months of May - October of the Feria De Las Flores event is declared next year's Rey Feo, with the runner-up serving as the crown designate for the following year. Each candidate must raise a minimum of $150,000 to qualify with more then 85% of the money raised is spent directly on scholarship awards benefiting San Antonio area youth. Normally over 60 high schools participate. For the fall 2007 awardees, 51 high schools had 104 awardees going to 35 different colleges/universities throughout the United States and selecting 41 different majors for their higher education. A majority of the scholars are first generation students & coming from single member-low income parents. During his reign Rey Feo and his court visit nursing homes, Hospitals, orphanages, and more then 60 elementary schools to encourage thousands of young people to stay in school, respect their teachers & parents, be good citizens and challenges them to pursue a higher education. He is considered as a good will ambassador for the city throughout the year. Today, it is becoming to be known as an "Economic Development Enhancement Program" Based on the hundreds of students that have gotten a college/university degree to the betterment of the community. The chosen students show a commitment to volunteering in the community. Value the need for a degree & have aspirations to learn the skills necessary to meet the needs for a successful life as they enter the job market preferably in San Antonio.

Pictures from Rey Feo’s reign.
10/03/2022

Pictures from Rey Feo’s reign.

NIOSA fun with the Night Minister at the lead!
04/25/2013

NIOSA fun with the Night Minister at the lead!

Shout VIVA! if you have seen the WOAI-TV promo that includes Rey Feo LXV and members of his Royal Court!
04/24/2013

Shout VIVA! if you have seen the WOAI-TV promo that includes Rey Feo LXV and members of his Royal Court!

It's Fiesta time San Antonio and we'll be live at a different Fiesta event every night from 5-7p. Get everything Fiesta on-air and on WOAI.com. Viva Fiesta o...

Celebrating after the river parade with the family
04/23/2013

Celebrating after the river parade with the family

In line for the River Parade! Let the good times roll.
04/23/2013

In line for the River Parade! Let the good times roll.

Nice day for a charreada!
04/21/2013

Nice day for a charreada!

Fiesta De Los Ninos Fun!
04/21/2013

Fiesta De Los Ninos Fun!

Friendly couple from Dallas at Taste of New Orleans
04/20/2013

Friendly couple from Dallas at Taste of New Orleans

This student remembered to bring her coin to Fiesta De Los Ninos and received the king's special medal.
04/20/2013

This student remembered to bring her coin to Fiesta De Los Ninos and received the king's special medal.

Visiting Dr. Romo and Dr. Romo with King Antonio at UTSA on Day 2 of Fiesta
04/20/2013

Visiting Dr. Romo and Dr. Romo with King Antonio at UTSA on Day 2 of Fiesta

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