CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Eleven graduating seniors from Veterans Memorial High School were awarded the Leyton Hernandez Legacy Scholarship on Friday, honoring a coach and educator students say helped shape the people they have become.
The scholarship, presented by the Hernandez family and Veterans Memorial High School, recognizes graduating seniors as they prepare for the next chapter and honors the impact Hernandez had on students across campus.
For recipient Kylie Russell, the award represented far more than financial assistance…