Antony Cesar was witty, creative, imaginative, sensitive and kind. He touched the lives of everyone who met him. Cesar had a magnetic personality and a lot of friends. He enjoyed playing Pokémon Cards, building Legos, and reading. His favorite series was “Harry Potter” with “Eragon” a close second. Cesar loved going to the movies. His favorite movies were the “Star Wars” series. Cesar had a very close relationship with his brother, Sequoia. He was not only his companion but protective and helpful, as well. Everything Cesar did had to be perfect. He played the flute, wrote poetry, placed in Chess championships and speech competitions, did Karate, Scouts and played LaCrosse. Cesar had many interests: he wanted to be a writer, a teacher, an architect, a dentist, the Secretary of Defense, a hairdresser, a cook. We always muse about the possibilities he had in life, and which direction he would have chosen. At age 15, Cesar left home. When Cesar was 17, he transitioned to female with the new name of Annika Clarise. Annika suffered tremendously and died by suicide at age 18. While we honor their chosen name and identity, the only memories we have are of Cesar. This scholarship aims to rescue at least one transgender youth from the advent of mental illness, discrimination, and suffering by funding educational goals leading to a rewarding life.