Leslie Gonzalez is the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship from the Theodore N. Thomas Scholarship. She is pictured here with Beth Herbers, a board member with Lakeview Schools Educational Foundation (LSEF). Theodore N. Thomas, “Mr. T,” was a beloved and respected principal of Lakeview High School for 32 years and symbolized honesty, responsibility, integrity and the importance of education in and out of the classroom. Eligible applicants are graduating seniors of Lakeview High School who exhibit leadership, perseverance, above average grades, perfect or near-perfect attendance, participation in extracurricular activities and financial need.
Leslie will continue her education at Western Michigan University with studies in engineering.