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Teen first in family to go to college among recipients of full-ride scholarship in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Houston real estate legend is opening doors for high school students who never thought they would be able to go to college.
The Marvy Finger Family Scholarship Foundation awarded a record 65 scholarships to students in Houston ISD in an emotional ceremony at Delmar Stadium Field House.
"I'm basically the first person to go to college in my immediate family," said scholarship recipient Juan Velazquez, a senior at HISD's Houston Academy for International Studies. "It's really a passion of mine to work in the automotive industry. This is a full ride to any community college in the Houston area."
The scholarships will help students pursue a two-year degree or a certification program in vocational fields. Westbury High School graduate Michael Quimbao, who was awarded a Finger Family Foundation scholarship in 2014, returned to
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RNR Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Announced
HOUSTON – Realty News Report recognizes Marvy A. Finger as the winner of its first RNR Lifetime Achievement Award.
A native Houstonian, Marvy A. Finger, founder, president and chief executive officer of the Finger Companies, changed the shape of Houston’s residential market and breathed new life into the city’s Central Business District.
In 2005, Finger recognized the potential for high-rise residential apartments in downtown Houston – a place where few lived and residential construction had been a rarity for decades. A new 12-acre park called Discovery Green was on the drawing boards for downtown. At the time, Finger was developing apartments in a dozen cities across the nation and he believed a downtown multifamily tower would be viable in his hometown.
“There was nothing new in downtown, and with 5 million people in Greater Houston, I knew I could find 340 people out of 5 million who will want to live downtown. I was able
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Edward Finger '97
Ed Finger '97 is a remarkable individual who has always been passionate about learning and community involvement. His academic journey began at the University of Arizona, where he majored in Geography and minored in Communications and graduated in 2000. Currently residing in Houston, Texas, Ed successfully balances his professional responsibilities with his personal pursuits.
Ed's leadership skills shone brightly in the Kappa Sigma chapter, where he served as the Grand Master of Ceremonies, Pledge Educator, and Peer Tutor. His dedication and commitment to Kappa Sigma were not only acknowledged but also celebrated, earning him accolades such as the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award and Ritual Proficiency at the Grand Master Level.
After completing his education, Ed pursued a career in teaching, working as a teacher and department head at The Briarwood School. However, his love for leadership and entrepreneurship led him to join the Fing