This story will start at the end, The photo above is of the five $1,000.00 scholarship award winners (Veronica Helena Jimenez of Bronx Leadership Academy, Idown Kehinde of Belmont Prep High School, Donya Quhsil of University Heights High School, Ngoc Tran of Dewitt Clinton High School, and Vanessa Luna of the New York Institute for Special Education) seated, with scholarship presenters Evelyn Oliver (of Con Edison), Sara Bonizio (of Metro Optics), and Joe Kelleher of the Hutch Metro Center along with Honorees Dr. Betty Rosa and Carol Robles-Roman standing.
Left - The five $1,000 checks to the five scholars were on display before the event.
Right - Ms. Lisa Sorin of the BCC speaks about the BCC Scholarship Program.
Bronx Chamber of Commerce President Lenny Caro stands with New York State Comptroller Tom Di Napoli.
Ms. Sasha Lildharrie of WCBS - TV was the Mistress of Ceremony.
Above - Comptroller Di Napoli is seated next to the Keynote Speaker Ms. Suzan Colon noted author.
Below - Comptroller Di Napoli stands with the two honorees Dr. Betty Rosa, and Carol Robles-Roman, who are holding certificates from the BCC.
BCC President Lenny Caro emphasises the importance of the scholarship program to the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.
Above - Evelyn Oliver presents the Con Edison STEM Scholarships to Ngoc Tran, Veronica Helena Jimenez, and Idowu Kehinde.
Right - The Metro Optics Scholarship award is presented to Vanessa Luna by Sara Bonizio. 
Above - The Hutch Metro Center Scholarship is presented by Joe Kelleher of the BCC and Hutch Metro Center to Donya Quhshil.
Below - Joe picks up one of author Suzan Colon's books which was autographed by Ms. Colon.
Check my column 100 Percent in next Thursday's issue of the Bronx News for more.
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