(Parts of Story courtesy of UNT Dallas News)
 
DALLAS – Freshmen Jada Cole and Jocelyn Owens were recently highlighted by the University of North Texas at Dallas campus for their competitive nature both academically and athletically. The duo attended Lincoln High School in Dallas, and both applied for a scholarship offered by Northern Texas PGA (Professional Golfers' Association), also funded by Deloitte and United Way.
 
Each year, the organization awards scholarships to outstanding and deserving students at its four Dallas ISD partner High Schools, which Lincoln is one of the quartet. Cole and Owens were selected for the scholarship, which helped keep them united as Trailblazers this year.
 
Cole and Owens are members of the UNTD cross country and track and field programs. The pair just landed two new personal records on respective events they compete at the 2025 War Hawk Classic this past weekend. Cole is a thrower that has competed in Shot Put and Discus this spring, while Owens is a sprinter and has competed in the 100-Meter Dash, 200-Meter Dash, and 400-Meter Dash.
 
Cole and Owens were named to the UNT Dallas Athletic Director's List, which required them to earn at least a 3.0 GPA or better in the fall semester. Cole is majoring in Psychology and Owens is majoring in Biology.
 
Read Complete Release about Cole and Owens coming to UNT Dallas and more about the Scholarship Opportunity.