My name is Ashley Castaneda and I am proud to say I was the 2024 East Dallas Exchange Club Brad Bradley Scholarship recipient. I grew up in East Dallas attending Mount Auburn Elementary School, J L Long Middle School and graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School. Throughout all four years I wrestled for Woodrow becoming captain my senior year, and I now get to keep wrestling at the University of North Texas. I am currently studying behavioral analysis wanting to pursue law school afterwards.

My name is Janeth Llamas and it’s an honor to say I am one the recipient of the East Dallas Exchange Club scholarship. I grew up in East Dallas and I attended William Lipscomb Elementary, J.L Long Middle School and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School! Currently, I am attending The University of North Texas and majoring in Construction Management with the minor of Urban Planning. I hope after graduation I can pursue a career in helping out low socioeconomic neighborhoods.

My name is Jesse Flores and I went to William Lipscomb Elementary School, J.L Long Middle School, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. Currently I am attending the University of North Texas and I am majoring in Electrical Engineering. My plans for post graduation are to obtain a career in electrical engineering with an esteemed company such as Lockheed Martin.

My name is Yvonne Jackson and I go to the University of Texas at Austin. I am studying geography with a track in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in hopes to pursue a career path in urban planning. Throughout my academic journey, I attended Lumin East Dallas Community School, Lakewood Elementary, J.L. Long Middle School, and Woodrow Wilson High School!

My name is Joaly Guerrero, and I am currently pursuing a degree in Agriculture with a concentration in Animal Science at Stephen F. Austin State University. I began my education at J.P. Starks Elementary, followed by middle school at the Dallas Environmental Science Academy. For high school, I spent my first three years at Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Townview, before transferring to Woodrow Wilson High School for my senior year. My goal for the future is to earn my Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and be able to conduct research on animal pharmaceuticals, where I hope to apply my knowledge in the field and work towards a career in animal medicine!

My name is Anabel Farias, and I was born in East Dallas. I attended Mount Auburn Elementary, J.L. Long Middle School, and Woodrow Wilson High School. Currently, I am studying criminal justice at Dallas College Eastfield and plan to transfer to Texas State University. My lifelong dream is to become an FBI agent.

2023

Trinity Hill is a sophomore International Business major, Political Science minor that attends Howard University in Washington D.C. She attended elementary school at Merrywood Private School, middle school at William B. Travis TAG Magnet School, and she graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 2023 in the International Baccalaureate Program. She plans to attend law school after she receives her bachelor’s degree and hopes to work in the criminal justice field.

2023

Hello! My name is Rivers Simpson and I am from White Rock Hills, Dallas. I attended Saigling Elementary School, Alex W. Spence Middle School, and Woodrow Wilson High School. I’m currently a student attending Texas Tech University and Pursuing a degree in Nursing. I hope to work as a travel nurse after College and one day hope to start an “At Home Nursing Business” which would bring medical care to a patient’s home. The East Dallas Exchange Club has been monumental in my life and has provided me the opportunities necessary to pursue my dreams.

2023

I, Nicolas Vara, am 19 years old attending UT Arlington in my second year. I've lived all my life right here in East Dallas. I attended Mount Auburn, J.L. Long and Woodrow Wilson. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering in hopes to be able to join NASA and Space X

2023

My name is Maria Juliana Diaz. I was born and raised in Merida, Venezuela, where I completed most of my education in a school named La Salle before moving to the United States in 2021, where I graduated from Woodrow Wilson high school. I am currently pursuing an Associate of Science degree at Dallas College, and I plan to transfer to UNT to study Business Administration or Business Analytics.

2023

My name is Lizeth Manzano and I was a 2023 Scholarship Recipient from the East Dallas Exchange Club. I attended Lipscomb Elementary School in 5th grade after immigrating from Mexico. I continued my education at J. L. Long Middle School and then transitioned to Woodrow Wilson High School. I graduated high school in 2023 and decided to major in Biology at the University of North Texas. I am currently a sophomore at UNT and I have a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry and Spanish. Lastly, after I finish undergrad, I want to further my education and to go a Dental School to be a General Dentist.

2022

My name is A'nyah (uh-ni-yuh) Peters, and I was born and raised in Dallas, TX. Throughout my educational journey, I’ve attended William Lipscomb Elementary, J.L. Long Middle School, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 2022. I began my fall semester at Texas State University with the goal of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse upon graduation in 2026. I plan to specialize as a Neonatal ICU Nurse, aspiring to contribute to reuniting newborn babies with their families.

2022

My names Bella Shifflett and I am junior at the University of Arkansas. I was previously studying Interior Architecture but I have now chosen Advertising and Public Relations as my major! The University of Arkansas has been an amazing experience, I have met so many great people and the years I’ve spent here has opened my eyes to how much life has to offer! After college I plan on traveling abroad and exploring the world before settling down in my career field. In my previous years I attended elementary school at Carolina Beach Elementary School in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Middle school at Dubose Middle School, Charleston, South Carolina and I attended high school at Woodrow Wilson High School, Dallas, Texas. I am honored to be chosen as The East Dallas Exchange Clubs 2022 scholarship recipient, because of their generosity I was able to go to college and chase my dreams!!

2022

My name is Olivia Crissey and I am a junior at The University of Mississippi. I grew up in Lakewood, going to Lakewood Elementary, J.L Long, and graduated high school from Woodrow Wilson, I am actually a third generation Woodrow graduate! I’m currently studying Communication Science Disorders with a minor in business. My plan is become a speech pathologist after receiving my masters and to one day own my own practice for speech therapy.

2022

Hello my name is Noah Calhoun and I have lived in Lakewood my entire life. I participated in the Lakewood Elementary to JL Long to Woodrow Wilson feeder pattern. Currently I am studying construction science at Texas A&M University and will be completing my internship for a homebuilding company this upcoming spring semester. In the future I plan to focus on managing residential construction projects.

2019

My name is Joana Ortiz-Jimenez, and I earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on Management from Texas Tech University in the Fall of 2023. I attended O.M. Roberts Elementary, J.L. Long Middle School, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 2019. Currently, I work as a Utility Coordinator for an engineering firm in Fort Worth. I’m also exploring the possibility of going back to school to pursue my master’s degree while continuing to work full-time.

2019

Hi, I'm Willis Mendoza! I attended Mt. Auburn and Eduardo Mata for elementary school, J.L. Long for middle school, and Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduating high school, I earned a bachelor's degree in Business Analytics from the University of North Texas. I then completed my MBA within a year through a fast-track program. Currently, I work as a Business Analyst at Lennar Corporation, where I identify challenges and translate business needs into technological solutions and actionable recommendations.

2018

Hello, my name is Tiara Benedetto. I began my education at Stonewall Jackson Elementary School (now known as Mockingbird Elementary), attended J. L. Long Middle School and eventually went on to graduate from the International Baccalaureate program at Woodrow Wilson High School in 2018. I graduated from Texas State University in 2021 with a B.S in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in Business Administration. My current role is at San Marcos Academy as a Resident Assistant for 6th-12th grade students and I am in an Internship with my church, Sozo