Jayshawn Mcknight

Dear Elisabeth, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for selecting me as a recipient of the Ian Everts Memorial Scholarship. It truly means a lot to be recognized in this way, and I'm honored to carry on Ian Everts's legacy through this scholarship. This support eases the financial stress of my education and lets me focus more on developing my skills and pursuing my goals in the trades. Growing up in Los Angeles as a hardworking student athlete, I've always believed in pushing myself both on and off the field, and now I feel empowered to shape my future in a field I'm passionate about. Your dedication to uplifting students interested in trades and technical vocations inspires me. Knowing that you value these paths as much as academic degrees motivates me to work even harder and to give back to others in the future. Because of your kindness, I feel more confident about my future and excited to see where my journey leads. Thank you for investing in students like me and for keeping Ian's spirit alive through your generosity. Thank you, Jayshawn Mcknight