CITGO Distinguished Scholars
The 2023/24 Distinguished Scholars Program was created to assist students planning to continue their education at a two-or four-year university. Forty scholarships were awarded to select class of 2024 graduates from the Alief, Houston, and Spring Branch Independent School Districts (ISD). These Distinguished Scholars are being recognized not only for their academics but also for their excellence in one of the following categories: Beating the Odds, Career & Technical Education, Communications, Performing & Fine Arts, S.T.E.M., Service & Leadership, Spirit, or Student Athletics.
NAME: Savannah Dever
HIGH SCHOOL: High School for Performing and Visual Arts
GRADE: Senior
ACHIEVEMENTS: Savannah is the Secretary of the Chamber Music Club as well as a member of the Black Student Union and Sustainability Club. She has participated in several musical productions both as a musician and manager. Savannah has received the Certificate of Recognition for her music direction in the production of The Wiz and was a Tommy Tune Award Finalist for Most Outstanding Orchestra.
GOALS: Savannah plans to study Psychology at a major college or to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts focused in music direction.
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CITGO believes in being an active member in the communities where we operate. In fact, our commitment to making a positive impact has always been a hallmark of CITGO operations. For more than 100 years, we have demonstrated this commitment through our established social and development programs, just like the Distinguished Scholars initiative.