Lucas Rosalez Memorial Scholarship
Fund Type
Scholarship
Scholarship
Established
06/03/2015
06/03/2015
Purpose
Supports scholarships to graduating seniors of Hart High School
Supports scholarships to graduating seniors of Hart High School
Story
Lucas Rosalez suddenly passed away just days after completing his junior year at Hart High School – stunning his family and community. Tragically he had contracted bacterial meningitis and died within hours of the appearance of flu-like symptoms. Lucas was a shy but well-liked student, known for being a peacemaker and for his smile that could light up a room. He had a twin sister and had two older brothers. Lucas’s family has for years run the Mexican food concession at the Hart Fairgrounds commercial building. His father, Hector, described how Lucas had a knack for neutralizing hostile situations and taking the wrinkles out of the dysfunction of people’s lives. A teacher once told him that he had a way of stopping situations before they got out of control. Friends said he had a special “glow” around him, that his spirit was gentle and calm. Those friends quickly galvanized together to do something to help the Rosalez family and to remember Lucas. They held a pop could drive and managed to collect enough to make a sizeable gift to the family. From the bottle drive proceeds and other community donations, the Lucas Rosalez Memorial Fund was born. Lucas was a child of this community, and the eager response of that community to honor his legacy was truly beautiful.
Lucas Rosalez suddenly passed away just days after completing his junior year at Hart High School – stunning his family and community. Tragically he had contracted bacterial meningitis and died within hours of the appearance of flu-like symptoms. Lucas was a shy but well-liked student, known for being a peacemaker and for his smile that could light up a room. He had a twin sister and had two older brothers. Lucas’s family has for years run the Mexican food concession at the Hart Fairgrounds commercial building. His father, Hector, described how Lucas had a knack for neutralizing hostile situations and taking the wrinkles out of the dysfunction of people’s lives. A teacher once told him that he had a way of stopping situations before they got out of control. Friends said he had a special “glow” around him, that his spirit was gentle and calm. Those friends quickly galvanized together to do something to help the Rosalez family and to remember Lucas. They held a pop could drive and managed to collect enough to make a sizeable gift to the family. From the bottle drive proceeds and other community donations, the Lucas Rosalez Memorial Fund was born. Lucas was a child of this community, and the eager response of that community to honor his legacy was truly beautiful.