June 2025 Newsletter
Dear Reach Family,
This month marks another huge milestone—our very first scholarships have been awarded!
Thanks to the generous support of our donors and the incredible ambition of our applicants, all
three students who applied received full scholarships to their summer programs. These
young leaders are ready to grow, learn, and represent the Keys with purpose and pride.
June also brought exciting outreach moments—we were on the Keys Talk Radio Show (June
5) and presented to the Sunset Rotary Club (June 3). We’ve also launched our Instagram
page to help spread the word and build momentum—please follow, like, and share:
@reachforgreatness.
We are just $3,450 away from reaching our summer fundraising goal. This amount unlocks the
$5,000 matching donation from Katie and Rich Beeson and will allow us to reach our goal of
$20,500 in scholarships for the summer. Let’s finish strong and keep the momentum going!
With deep gratitude,
Violet Jangraw
Founder & President
🏆 Scholarship Award Announcements – Congratulations!
This summer, we proudly awarded full scholarships to three remarkable students pursuing
their dreams. Read more about their journeys and the impact of your support:
🎓 Lexi Finigan – Cornell Engineering High School Outreach Program (Curie Academy)
📍 Location: Cornell University
📅 Date: July 13, 2025
💸 Awarded: $2,489
Lexi is a driven aspiring engineer, passionate about solving real-world problems—especially
those impacting students with disabilities. As a cochlear implant user and advocate for inclusion
in STEM, Lexi hopes to attend Georgia Tech and become a changemaker in the engineering
field. She recently launched a virtual support group in partnership with the ACI Alliance and was
a featured speaker at their national conference.
🎓 Sydney Robinson – National Youth Forum: Law and CSI
📍 Location: Washington, DC
📅 Date: July 19, 2025
💸 Awarded: $4,395
Sydney dreams of a career in criminal justice with a special interest in forensic science.
Nominated by her teacher for this prestigious program, she’s eager to gain hands-on experience
that will shape her college and career path. Sydney is deeply curious, determined, and ready to
dive in.
🎓 Lilly Bertucci – Florida Wing Civil Air Patrol Summer Encampment
📍 Location: Camp Blanding Joint Training Center
📅 Date: June 21, 2025
💸 Awarded: $862
Lilly, a 3.8 GPA honors student, is pursuing a future in nursing with a goal of joining the U.S. Air
Force. Through Civil Air Patrol, she is learning leadership and preparing for the demands of
military life. A CPR-certified cadet with years of service and childcare experience, Lilly
exemplifies discipline, compassion, and service.
💖 Donor Shoutouts – THANK YOU!
🌟 Supporter Level
Julia Besson – $100
Colleen Dunne – $100
🏅 Program Partner Level
Moska Therapy – $250
Blown Away – $250
Your contributions are directly changing lives—and we couldn’t be more grateful.
🎯 Summer Fundraising Goal – Let’s Get There Together!
We are just $3,450 away from our $20,500 summer goal, which will allow us to maximize the
$5,000 matching donation from Katie and Rich Beeson. Help us cross the finish line and
continue funding transformational experiences for Keys students.
💥 Give today at: www.reachforgreatness.org
📣 Outreach & Media – June Highlights🎙 June 5 – Live interview on Keys Talk Radio Show
📊 June 3 – Presented to Sunset Rotary Club
📱 New! Follow Us on Instagram
Let’s grow this movement—follow, share, and tag us: @reachforgreatness
🎓 Scholarship Applications Still Open!
Do you know a middle or high school student in the Florida Keys with big goals? Whether it’s a
STEM intensive, leadership camp, or arts academy—we’re here to help.
👉 Apply now: www.reachforgreatness.org
Meet Our Board of Directors
President: Katie Packer Beeson – Political Strategist & Businesswoman
Vice President: Keilah Frickson – 8th Grade Teacher, Sigsbee
Secretary & Treasurer: Heather Jangraw – Local Artist, Former Teacher
Member: Dustin Hunter – Criminal Defense Attorney
Member: Chris Gaenzle – Businessman & Longtime Resident
🌟 Help Us Grow
📢 Spread the Word – Know a student with drive? Send them our way.
🙌 Support the Mission – Every donation gets us closer to opportunity.
Thank you for believing in early ambition, bold goals, and the power of access. This is just the
beginning—and we’re so proud to have you with us.
With heart,
The Reach For Greatness Team