Lucas Foundation Scholarships
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The Harold V. Lucas, Jr. Foundation is pleased to announce that it awarded $1000 scholarships to three local high school seniors this year. Volusia County High Schools on the east side of the county were invited to nominate one student for each of the following categories: Scholar, Athlete, and Citizen. The following students were chosen as the winners: Cydney Pearl Wright of Mainland High School, John Christopher Manalo of Spruce Creek High School, and Perry M. Williams IV of Seabreeze High School.
Ms. Cydney Wright is the recipient of the Foundation’s Scholar Award. Cydney is the Mainland High School Class of 2021 Salutatorian, National Honor Society District Vice President, 2020 Mainland High School Heisman Award Scholarship Winner, Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction and she is also a superior athlete who holds many local and state track records. She will be attending Stanford University this fall.
Mr. Christopher Manalo is the recipient of the Foundation’s Athlete Award. Christopher was the 2021 Spruce Creek Varsity Basketball Captain, 2020 District Runner Up, 6th Man Award Recipient, Florida All-State All Academic Team, Most Valuable Player 2019, Scholar-Athlete 2019 and he is also a graduate of Spruce Creek High School’s International Baccalaureate Program. He will be attending Florida State University this fall.
Mr. Perry Williams IV is the recipient of the Foundation’s Citizen Award. Perry overcame a horrific incident last year that almost cost him his life. Not only did he overcome academic and health obstacles himself, but he helped others overcome them too. Perry volunteered nearly 400 hours this year alone. He will be attending MidAmerica Nazarene University.
The Harold V. Lucas Jr. Foundation, Inc. is a Daytona Beach, Florida based tax exempt organization. Mr. Lucas is a Korean War veteran and served as a teacher, administrator, and coach in the Daytona Beach area for over 50 years. The Foundation’s mission is to provide support to the historical and cultural development of the Daytona Beach Midtown community while continuing Mr. Lucas’ legacy of education, athletics, service, leadership, and philanthropy with a commitment to honor the past and contribute to the future. For more information about the Foundation visit hvlucas.org.