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Matthew Thompson, City Arts & Tech
College: Sacramento State University

Matt is City Arts & Tech’s 2018 winner of the Jackie Robinson Scholarship Award.

Matt is the kind of kid that says things in class that make a teacher say, “Matt! I never thought about that before?!”  

Not only is Matt an excellent scholar but he is also deeply involved in his community. He has devoted over 500 hours of community service at the Chabot Space and Science Center, served as a counselor for middle school students, and volunteered at an organic farm, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA for his entire 4 years at CAT. In every senior Portfolio Defense, our students are asked to explain their “philosophy of education.” In his, Matt states that an education should empower people and lead to stronger and more connected communities. He has certainly demonstrated that throughout his time here at CAT. Matt will be attending Sacramento State University in the fall, pursuing a degree in History. We know in addition to studying history, he will certainly make some of his own!  

ABOUT THE JACKIE ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, the Jackie Robinson Scholarship Award of $1000 is given to one graduate from each Envision school who exemplifies Jackie Robinson’s commitment to service and excellence.  Mr. Robinson did more than break the color barrier in Major League Baseball: he was also the first in his family to graduate from college; he served his country in World War II; and he worked as a powerful civil rights advocate.  To be awarded this scholarship, students must:

 

  • Be first in their family to go to college;
  • Deliver an outstanding graduation Portfolio and Defense;
  • Exemplify a commitment to service and leadership;
  • Plan on attending a 4-year college or university in the fall after graduation.
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