Twelve Lexington high school seniors are heading to college with a little extra help after being named winners of the “Be the Change” scholarship, each receiving $5,000 toward their tuition.
One Lexington director, Devine Carama, honored the students during a ceremony inside Lexington’s Government Center. Carama often tells the young people he works with to “stand on business” — to develop a belief in something positive and put it to work.
“These young people aren’t just talking about it. They’re not just on Facebook or Snapchat or Instagram protesting, they are actually dedicating the next chapter of their lives to being the change they want to see,” Carama said during the ceremony…