Never Leave One Behind Awards Students with the Johnnie Lee Gibson Scholarship

The nonprofit organization Never Leave One Behind held its third annual Johnnie Lee Gibson Scholarship Giveaway at the Jackie Robinson YMCA, awarding $1,000 scholarships to 14 high school and college students to help with their educational expenses. The event honored the memory of Johnnie Lee Gibson through remarks from his sister, Dorthey Lowery, who spoke about his dedication to learning and education. Recipients included students heading to various colleges including Arizona State, Morehouse College, and Sacramento State, many of whom expressed gratitude for the community support and pledged to give back to Southeast San Diego in the future.