We went from virtually no program to one of the best in Texas. Mr. Franz saw in our students something that no one had ever seen before. He helped them achieve things that south side students had never achieved before. His vision has taken our kids to careers that would have never been possible without him.

…these programs have influenced, and in fact, changed my life.​

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Bob’s program was my first opportunity to work in a goal-oriented team with multiple dynamic parts giving a crucial framework for my professional life. He seized onto my interest in STEM and provided an opportunity to excel in fields that were little known at the time but would become the cornerstones of the future.

Bob’s programs directly contributed to me pursuing a mechanical engineering degree at West Point.​

I am currently serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army for the third highest ranking civilian official. ​

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The lessons I learned from Bob serve as the foundation for who I am today.