HEART OF A WARRIOR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION GRADUATES 300 STUDENTS FROM SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM
of Directors Gail Warrior, Herschel Walker
On Friday, August 1, Heart of a Warrior Charitable Foundation (HOAW) graduated 300 students from its Young Warrior Summer Learning program (YWSL) at the University of Dallas. The eight-week program provides a STEM-based curriculum and educational opportunities for underserved children in the Dallas area. Former Dallas Cowboy Herschel Walker delivered the keynote speech and helped Gail Warrior, HOAW Founder and Chairwoman, and members of the Board of Directors present diplomas to the students.
After a successful Backpack Drive to benefit HOAW, representatives from Equinox attended the ceremony and gave each student a backpack. Two students’ names were drawn to receive free bicycles based on their attendance and behavior. One special family was rewarded for their dedication and service with the first ever Heart of a Warrior Award.
“We host graduations at local universities to provide continued inspiration and motivation for academic success,” said Gail Warrior. “Providing educational experiences and opportunities is our primary focus during the summer but the pursuit of continued, higher education is our ultimate goal. Tours of local universities give our students a glimpse of what their futures could hold. ”
The graduation ceremony follows an escorted University of Dallas campus tour. Last year’s graduation was hosted by Paul Quinn College. In 2012, the celebratory event was held at University of North Texas Dallas, and in 2011 the program’s first graduation was held at Southern Methodist University.
