Classic Honda of Midland gives back to MISD seniors
Published: Jun. 6, 2020 at 9:26 PM EDT | By Austin Burnett
Supporting MISD Class of 2020
Many high school seniors didn't get the senior year they expected due to the coronavirus pandemic and were forced to miss out on special events such as prom and graduation.
Classic Honda in Midland wanted to provide high school seniors in MISD with free senior pictures and a chance to win a car that is paid off in full through an essay contest.
Essay Contest Winner
Lee High School senior Anthony Martinez is a gamer at heart and put his game face on in writing his car-winning essay.
"I'm still shocked about this. I wasn't expecting to win the vehicle. I'm very thankful for everyone, who helped me throughout my life. In hard times there's always going to be a light at the end of the tunnel. It's going to be hard, but you'll get through it," says Martinez.
School Support
Marricarr Morris, a counselor at Lee High School, says she's beyond proud of Anthony representing the maroon and white by writing a solid essay and winning a car.
"He's really deserving. You know, you ask for kids, and then you get a kid who truly needs it. To have someone like Anthony actually write an essay and he poured his heart out," says Morris.
Jerry Davis says the car was donated by a woman in California when the car was not drivable. Classic Honda of Midland repaired it and now Martinez is able to take his family to places they've never been before.
"You know, God always puts things in our way. God helps us lead through these trying times, but at the end we're going to come out better. This young man is going to go places. He's got a plan and we're all here to help him. He's got the support of the community and we're going to make sure he goes places and that he'll be giving back some day," says Jerry Davis, Service and Parts Director at Classic Honda of Midland.