On Thursday, March 15, members from the Brock Leaders Citizenship Society (BLCS) presented $23,783 in proceeds from the third annual Denim, Diamonds and Diplomas gala that took place Feb. 3 in support of DSBN Academy. The funds will create bursaries for students who will become the first in their family to attend post-secondary school. Pictured, from left, are BLCS members Zach Harrietha, first-year General Science student; Mackenzie Ceci, fourth-year Geography student; Aynsley Maves, fourth-year Concurrent Education and Child and Youth Studies student; Lauren Saly, fourth-year Concurrent Education and Child and Youth Studies student; as well as representatives from the Education Foundation of Niagara, Cindy Paskey, Executive Director; Meaghan Barlow, Administrative Assistant; and Nicole Smith, Event and Volunteer Co-ordinator.