Mesquite ISD presents Dr. Joey Perron scholarship to Ariana Gamino

Bucky Taylor and other selection‑committee members introduced the Dr. Joey Perron scholarship and noted it began after Dr. Joey Perron’s death in 1991; speakers described 35 years of awards and a current annual amount of $1,000. Dr. Carey noted the foundation has awarded about $36,000 to date and encouraged donations to keep the fund available for future students.

Ariana Gamino, introduced by the committee, accepted the scholarship and said it will help her family and support her plans to study nursing and later advanced practice. "Receiving this scholarship not only means having some financial support, but also gives me the chance to stay determined and pursue my goals in the medical field after I graduate high school," she said. Gamino thanked coaches and mentors who encouraged her to apply.