The final couple of weeks have been a whirlwind. Since getting back from the All-Star Break, we first discovered the information of Victor Wembanyama’s deep vein thrombosis inflicting him to be out for the remainder of the season. Then Pop made his announcement about not returning to teaching this 12 months.
In a time stuffed with headlines, some issues get missed. Particularly after they aren’t courtroom associated, however file this one below selfless acts of kindness.
Harrison Barnes and his spouse Brittany donated $250,000 to the AlamoPROMISE scholarship program.
The test presentation occurred two weeks in the past on Tuesday, February. 18, 2025, at a press occasion attended by St. Philip’s School college students. In attendance have been San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, St. Philip’s School President Dr. Adena Williams Loston, and Alamo Faculties District Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores.
AlamoPROMISE gives tuition-free to their 5 neighborhood school campuses:
Northeast Lakeview School
Northwest Vista School
Palo Alto School
San Antonio School
St. Philip’s School
AlamoPROMISE gives graduating seniors in Bexar County the chance to pursue larger schooling with out the monetary burden. This “last-dollar” scholarship covers tuition and required charges after monetary help awards are utilized for as much as three years or till the completion of an affiliate diploma or educational certificates, whichever comes first.
Barnes, who has solely been in San Antonio since summer season, has already embraced the town and is spreading goodwill locally.
Try this video publish the place Barnes speaks in regards to the worth of his donation.
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