Lucia Kimble to Receive a $24,000 Scholarship from Arizona State University

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - May 9, 2019 - PRLog -- Apache Junction High School senior, Lucia Ann Kimble is basking in Sun Devil glory after learning she will be receiving the Dean's Award Scholarship from Arizona State University. The $24,000 scholarship is $6,000 a year for four years if she maintains a 3.0 grade point average.

Lucia was selected for the scholarship based on her academic performance. She currently has an unweighted grade point average of 3.9 and a weighted GPA of 4.26. She is ranked 18^th in her class. She plans on pursuing a law degree after earning her Bachelor's of Science degree from ASU.

"I really enjoyed my four years at AJHS and will have a lot of great memories," said Lucia who has attended Apache Junction Unified School District schools since kindergarten. "I just want to thank all of the great teachers here and my family for their support. I can't wait to continue my education at ASU this fall."

In addition to academics, Lucia played volleyball for the Prospectors and was named All County Player of the Year as a Junior and Team MVP as junior and senior.  Lucia was also named to the Sports360AZ All Academic Girls Volleyball Team 1A.

Lucia is one of many AJUSD students who receive scholarship money. Apache Junction High School students received thousands of dollars in scholarship monies – more per student than many neighboring districts.