Zachry Construction supports LBJ Basketball Camp scholarships

 

San Antonio-based construction firm Zachry Construction Corporation recently presented Lyndon B. Johnson Basketball Camp with a donation that will help fund camp scholarships for children from low-income families.

The four-day camp, established three years ago by LBJ High School, is run by volunteer coaches, and provides students with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball along with some key life skills that will help facilitate future academic and personal endeavors.

The camp typically draws around 21 students, ages six through 13, from United Independent School District (UISD). This year, volunteers are hoping to accept around 80 applicants with the help of Zachry's $1,000 donation.

LBJ Basketball Camp is not just about basketball; the camp's volunteer coaches aim to instill characteristics of successful students and productive individuals in the community and at home.

"Our goal is to reinforce not just basketball skills, but also life fundamentals that will help make these students a success in their academic careers and in the community," said Frank Gonzalez, head boys basketball coach at LBJ High School .

Zachry Project Manager Doug Hutzler presented Zachry's donation to Gonzalez. Also present to receive the donation were LBJ High School principal Oscar Perez and UISD superintendent Oscar Rodriguez.

Zachry learned about the LBJ Basketball program's needs while working on the Loop 20 expansion project, where the company has been working to upgrade 6.1 miles of Laredo 's Loop 20.

"Zachry is always looking for opportunities to contribute to the communities where the company works and lives," said Hutzler. "This program not only teaches area youth basketball skills but also instills the importance of being a good student and an outstanding person in the community and home."

"Zachry's sponsorship, combined with the help of other local businesses, has allowed students to attend the camp that would not otherwise have been able to participate," said Gonzalez. "We are grateful to Zachry and the contributing organizations that help to make this endeavor possible each year, and are glad we could work together to benefit area youth."