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First-Generation Scholarship in Memoriam of Cecil Eugene Ogle
As a first-generation college student, Professor Gina S. Warren established this scholarship in
memoriam of her father, Cecil Eugene Ogle. Professor Warren credits her father with being
the first person to introduce her to the idea of attending college. This scholarship is awarded
to a qualified female student who is first-generation college and first-generation law student,
whose parents did not receive an educational degree greater than a high school diploma.
Donor: Gina S. Warren
Recipient: Destiny Alliniece
Woody Densen ’66 Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship honors the legacy and memory of Woody Densen, who had a love of learning and a
desire for public service. He served two terms in the Texas State House of Representatives and was
elected to three terms as a Judge of the Harris County 248th Criminal District Court. This scholarship
recognizes a UH Law Center student who is in good standing and a first-generation law student.
Donor: Anastacia Dadashpour and Patricia Denson
Recipient: Karina A. Sanchez
Cobos Law Firm Endowed Scholarship
Committed to service and leadership, Andrew Cobos was commissioned as a Lieutenant
in the United States Army. He also served on the University of Houston Board of Regents.
He established this scholarship to recognize a student who is a first-generation law
student with financial need, exhibits leadership qualities, and academic merit.
Donor: The Cobos Law Firm
Recipient: Jazmyne Betters

John S. Chase, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
In memory of John S. Chase, Jr., this endowed scholarship is awarded to a
qualified student who is a first-generation college and law student. The student
should also be a member of an underrepresented student population.
Donor: Brenda J. Peters-Chase
Recipient: Emily Martinez
Francis and Corinna McManus Memorial Scholarship
The Francis and Corinna McManus Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the late
Francis and Corinna McManus by their daughter. This scholarship recognizes a UH Law Center
student who is in good standing and who is a first-generation college and law student.
Donor: Diane M. McManus ’81
Recipient: Melissa A. Holmes
UHLC Clinic Program Award
This award is given to a graduating third year student in celebration of all the hard work and pro bono
representation performed by the student attorney in the Clinical Program. It is given for outstanding
performance of a student in the clinical program who is considering a public interest career.
Donor: Phil and Janet ’93 Heppard
Recipient: Paige Lawrence

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