Pasadena City College student Alejandro Duenas expressed that the award he received from our Foundation made him feel that the community he grew up in wants him to succeed. He is also grateful for the financial support provided by the award, which has helped cover fees and essential classroom materials like textbooks and a new MacBook. He plans to use his laptop not only for coursework but also to learn industry-standard editing and screenwriting programs as he pursues a career in cinema. He credits the award money with easing financial pressures and enabling him to focus more fully on his studies and creative ambitions. Alejandro looks forward to giving back and inspiring future Franklin Panthers as they pursue their own dreams. We congratulate Alejandro on his achievements and wish him continued success.
