2019-20 Boo Grigsby Foundation Scholarship Graduates
Daisha Badon
High School: Brusly High School, Class of 2012
Boo Grigsby Scholarship Duration: 2012-2020
College: Louisiana State University, Class of 2020
Degree Earned: B.A., Music
We got to know Daisha in 2012 when she was a senior at Brusly High School. After being awarded the Boo Grigsby Foundation Scholarship, she attended Baton Rouge Community College. She later transferred to LSU, where she recently graduated with a B.A. in Music. Her Career Compass mentor provided guidance and support along the way. Today, Daisha is headed to grad school to get her master’s degree in Vocal Performance, with the hopes of building a career in the performing arts.
“Being a Boo Grigsby Foundation Scholar truly enabled me to worry less about financial issues. Before I took this scholarship, I didn’t even have a job to help support my attending college; and so, BGF gave me the leg-up that I needed to get started in school. This scholarship helped me in covering a good portion of my tuition, leaving me with enough money to purchase any required text books that I needed for classes.”
Victoria Brigalia
High School: Math, Science, and Arts Academy East, Class of 2016
Boo Grigsby Scholarship Duration: 2016-2020
College: Southeastern Louisiana University, Class of 2020
Degree Earned: B.A., Psychology and Spanish
We met Victoria in 2016, when she was a senior at Math, Science, and Arts Academy East (MSA East) in Iberville Parish. Fast forward to today, and Victoria just graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish. She plans to attend graduate school to pursue her master's degree in Psychology to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
“Throughout my years of college, I couldn’t have done without the support of the Boo Grigsby and Career Compass team. My Career Compass mentor went above and beyond to support me through my college years. Her guidance and support have been extremely helpful to me. My success in college was undoubtedly influenced by the time the team has invested into my growth. I have learned that hard work and dedication pays off.”
Kristen Charleville
High School: Livonia High School, Class of 2014
Boo Grigsby Scholarship Duration: 2014-2020
College: LSU Health School of Dentistry, Class of 2020
Degree Earned: B.S., Dental Hygiene
We started working with Kristen in 2014 while she was a senior at Livonia High School. After winning the Boo Grigsby Foundation Scholarship, Kristen attended Baton Rouge Community College and later transferred to LSU Health School of Dentistry where she finished her B.S. in Dental Hygiene. She’ll begin her career as a dental hygienist this summer at a dentist’s office in Addis, Louisiana.
“The Boo Grigsby Foundation scholarship has added to the motivation I had within myself to be a successful student. Since I was given the opportunity to go to college, I have been able to grow as a person and gain communication skills, awareness, integrity, and innovation skills.”
Connor Mabile
High School: Assumption High School, Class of 2020
Boo Grigsby Scholarship Duration: 2015-2020
College: Nicholls State University, Class of 2015
Degree Earned: B.F.A, Graphic Design, minor in business
We connected with Connor in 2015, when he was a rising senior at Assumption High School. After he won a spot in the Boo Grigsby Foundation Scholarship program, Connor attended Nicholls State University in pursuit of a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree. He recently graduated as part of the Nicholls State University Class of 2020 with a B.F.A. in Art with a concentration in graphic design, as well as a minor in business. He’s currently seeking work in the graphic design field at a firm in Baton Rouge or New Orleans.
“Due to the generosity of Mr. Grigsby, I was able to dedicate more time to school and less time worrying about my finances. I learned to prioritize my time and work past completion, so that my projects were the best I could make them. Without this scholarship, I would have graduated with much more debt and a less-than-ideal portfolio of work to show my future employers.”
Sophie Maggio
High School: Math, Science, and Arts Academy East, Class of 2016
Boo Grigsby Scholarship Duration: 2016-2020
College: Southeastern Louisiana University, Class of 2020
Degree Earned: B.S., Business Management
We first met Sophie in 2016 when she was a senior at Math, Science, and Arts Academy East (MSA East) in Iberville Parish. She has been a part of the Boo Grigsby Scholarship program for the past four years, and just graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with her B.S. in Business Management. She plans to pursue a career in PPE (personal protective equipment) safety sales.
“Winning this scholarship has made me realize I can do anything I set my mind to. This mindset is key to have as a future employee or employer. The Boo Grigsby team members and Career Compass leaders have motivated me to have huge dreams and strive to go far once I graduate.”
Tremecia Videau
High School: East Iberville High School
Boo Grigsby Scholarship Duration: 2015-2020
College: University of Louisiana - Lafayette, Class of 2020
Degree Earned: B.S. Liberal Arts, Criminal Justice
We started working with Tremecia in 2015, when she was a senior at East Iberville High School. Tremecia attended the University of Louisiana - Lafayette in pursuit of her undergraduate degree. She recently graduated from ULL with her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Tremecia plans to work with juveniles in the probation and parole system, and hopes to one day open a juvenile group home.
“Don’t give up. My whole college career was based on those three words. For every hurdle I faced, I had to tell myself that. Don’t give up on your dreams because someone will be there at the finish line cheering for you!”