Corpus Christi, TX, January 21, 2025 – The Buc Days Port of Corpus Christi Leadership Program is proud to announce the finalists for its 2025 program. The finalists were selected from 40 semi-finalists through a structured process. Each candidate completed Dale Carnegie training and took part in an interview over the weekend to determine the top 20 scholars.
The Finalists Are:
Adam Alvarez- Tuloso Midway High School
Serenity Arredondo- H.M. King High School
Ishani Bhakta- Foy H Moody High School
Wendy Cable- London High School
Cara Cerda- Taft High School
Christopher Diaz- Grace Temple Christian Academy
Charles Ellis- Sinton High School
Meredith Gayanilo- Flour Bluff High School
Emery Grigg- Santa Gertrudis Academy
Eduardo Hernandez- Foy H Moody High School
Vera Hsiang- W.B. Ray High School
Virginia Pickens- Calallen High School
Kristen Rainer- Rockport-Fulton High School
Santiago Sanchez- Gregory Portland High School
Cole Schulz- Incarnate Word Academy
Quinn Supnet- Gregory Portland High School
Ronit Verma- Veterans Memorial High School
Antony Wilson- Flour Bluff High School
Karlie Winters, Bishop High School
Sebastian Zepeda- London High School
During the semester, the scholars will take part in Community Service, Industry Tours, and a Mentoring Experience. Each student will be paired with a Buccaneer Commission volunteer mentor aligned with their career interests. They will meet with their mentors for at least two one-hour sessions, concluding with a final project and presentation to the group.
At the end of the program, $94,000 in scholarships will be awarded, with each scholar receiving at least $4,000. Scholarships will be announced at Rodeo Corpus Christi, presented by Miller Lite, on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The Buccaneer Commission extends its gratitude to all applicants and semi-finalists and congratulates the 2025 Buc Days Port of Corpus Christi Leadership Scholars.
Buccaneer Commission Mission: Promote tradition and community pride in the Coastal Bend by producing exceptional family entertainment that results in educational scholarships and grants. The Buccaneer Commission has awarded over $2.3 million dollars to date.
