The Virgin Islands National Guard Association announces scholarship ceremonies in honor of Lt. Col. David C. Canegata III who died in Iraq on Jan. 20, 2007. In addition to the Lieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata III Scholarship, the association will present the Brigadier General (Ret.) Elton Lewis Scholarship to a deserving student who plans to study homeland security or law enforcement.
Wednesday, July 17, at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School cafeteria at 10:30 a.m.
Lieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata III Scholarship
Samara Cherival (first place)
Kamal Tyson (runner up)
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Elton Lewis Scholarship
Jalen Roper
Thursday, July 18, at St. Croix Central High School cafeteria at 10:30 a.m.
Scholarship Recipients
Malik Maillard (first place)
Kimberly Hector (runner up)
For more information about the scholarships, contact Beresford F. Edwards, president of the Virgin Islands National Guard Association, at 277-9396.
The Virgin Islands National Guard Association Inc. is a non-profit corporation. The purpose of the association is to promote the growth and development of the Virgin Islands National Guard, foster friendship and corporation among officers of the Virgin Islands National Guard and provide services for its members and dependents.
