Scholarship Recipients
In 2023, Rhode Island Magic started a scholarship to benefit underserved youth who are first-generation college students. The Spring and Fall Magic Classic Tournaments help to fund the scholarship. The director of the Rhode Island Magic, David Tedeschi honors students from his former work place, Dr. Jorge J Alvarez High School in Providence, RI, where he was a school counselor for 11 years.
2024 Recipients
Terrell
Calvin
Terrell has made remarkable contributions to Alvarez High School, showcasing exemplary leadership and commitment to academic and extracurricular pursuits. Terrell has consistently demonstrated his leadership skills since his arrival, excelling as President of his 10th and 11th-grade classes, and working tirelessly to ensure student voices are heard. He played a pivotal role in the school's Redesign Team, contributing to the development of student-driven workforce pathways and rigorous curricula. His dedication extended beyond school hours, participating in student recruitment events and serving as a student leader on the RESPECT team to promote equity in education across Providence. Despite his demanding schedule, Terrell completed a full complement of AP courses in high school including AP Language, AP Literature, AP Biology and AP Computer Science.He also sought and received RI CNA certification so he could begin working to assist his family. His dedication to academics and his community earned him the Alvarez Principal Award and the Outstanding Leadership Award.
Terrell has excelled in the Computer Science for Rhode Island Pathway, earning RIDE Pathway Seals for his excellence in the URI Data and Analytics course and two AP/Dual Enrollment courses in Computer Science. Terrell and Calvin's collaborative efforts led their team to victory at the Rhode Island Math, Engineering, & Science Analytics Competition (RIMESA) and representation of Rhode Island at the National MESA competition in San Diego. This fall he will continue his studies in Computer Science Engineering at the University of Rhode Island.
2024
Calvin has shown steady progress and determination throughout his time at Alvarez High School, graduating this year with honors. Balancing his responsibilities in his family’s catering business with his academic and extracurricular commitments, Calvin has proven himself to be both diligent and reliable. Though quieter and more selective in his activities due to his work schedule, Calvin has made significant contributions as a member of the Redesign Team, the Winter Ball and Prom Committees, and the RESPECT team. His dedication to helping others earned him the Joe Andrews Service to Community Award.
Like Terrell, Calvin has also excelled in the Computer Science for Rhode Island Pathway, earning RIDE Pathway Seals for his excellence in the URI Data and Analytics course and two AP/Dual Enrollment courses in Computer Science. Calvin and Terrell's collaborative efforts led their team to victory at the Rhode Island Math, Engineering, & Science Analytics Competition (RIMESA) and representation of Rhode Island at the National MESA competition in San Diego. This fall he will continue his studies in Computer Science Engineering at the University of Rhode Island.
2024
2023 Recipients
Jonas has been a stellar student and model citizen at Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS. He ranked number 4 in his graduating class with a GPA of 93.38. He is in school every day and has an incredible work ethic. Jonas is intrinsically motivated, curious about the world around him and wants to share his knowledge with others. Arriving in the US at the start of grade 9 with limited English, he was able to exit the ELL program in one year, achieving mastery and demonstrating fluency in 9 months. Jonas continued to excel in his coursework, and due to his grades, work ethic and the recommendation of his teachers, Jonas was able to enroll in two AP courses his junior year and two additional courses his senior year: US History, Computer Science Principles, Psychology, and Computer Science. Jonas received the Global Seal of Biliteracy for functional fluency in English & Spanish. During his 4 years of high school Jonas participated in a variety of extra-curricular activities. He received the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Award and spent a week with his peers growing into an effective community leader. He also attended the AI Boot Camp hosted by the Mark Cuban Foundation where he learned about artificial intelligence. Lastly, he participated in the One Gun Gone Foundation where he learned skills such as welding and cutting metal to create artistic sculpture out of disabled guns in effort to protest against street violence. Jonas is able to accomplish anything he sets his mind to and brings the best out of those around him. Jonas will attend the University of Rhode Island in the fall of 2023.
Jonas
2023
Juliet
Juliet and her mother immigrated to the United States during her junior year. Her academic success is commendable, as she was able to maintain a straight A’s all 4 years in high school and she received the Global Seal of Biliteracy for functional fluency in English & Spanish. Juliet was an important part of the Alvarez Student Government Association planning events for and creating change throughout the school. She served as an Alvarez Ambassador volunteering to tour new students who enroll at Alvarez. Juliet has demonstrated great ability to adapt to and exceed expectations despite her early language challenges. Juliet embodies the term “practice kindness”. She is warm and caring both in her outlook, and with her peers and faculty. She spreads joy daily-a quality that will serve her well in every aspect of life. Juliet will attend Roger Williams University in the fall of 2023.
