High school graduates in DC receive nearly $50,000 in scholarships

WASHINGTON (7News) — High school graduates in the District were awarded nearly $50,000 in scholarships, officials announced.

The Lockridge Foundation held its 12th annual scholarship awards ceremony last month to award almost $50,000 in scholarships to wards 7 and ward 8 high school graduates.

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Students in the Class of 2022 who received scholarships include:

• Jamarie Green -- Louisiana State University
• Desiree Horne -- Queens University Belfast
• Armani Johnson -- Deleware State University
• Miles T. Leecost -- Morehouse College
• Mikalei Miller -- North Carolina A&T University
• Kendall Shields -- Alabama A&M University
• Khalil Sommerville -- Florida A&M University
• Briana Sturdivant -- Towson University
• Tori Tracey -- North Carolina A&T University
• Dion White -- George Mason University

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