Youth fair rewards 63 high school seniors: Hard work paid off for a group of 12th-graders from Miami-Dade County high schools who will share $126,000 in scholarships, thanks to folks who had fun. From: Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) | Date: May 7, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 The Miami Herald. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Gretel Sarmiento

May 7--The proceeds made during the 18-day Miami-Dade County Youth Fair will help 63 high school seniors from private and public schools continue their education in college. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Inc. will recognize the winners of $126,000 worth of scholarships Wednesday. Each of the students will receive $2,000 once enrolled in a school of their choice. "It takes a little pressure off their shoulders to buy their books,...

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