Thursday, I traveled to North Forest High School to attend an event where Mr. Steve Rogers business owner, restaurateur, and hospitality guru for over 20 years would surprise 20 deserving families with breakfast an encouraging word, and money to pay their light bill. As the owner of Bar 5015, co-owner of both Prospect Parks, co-owner of The Warwick, and the creator of several well-known staples in the Houston area, Rogers was a former track star at Smiley High School (now North Forest High School) where he ran the 400-meter and was on the State championship team. In an effort to continue his commitment to his Alma Mater, Steve wanted to encourage students and families to be LIT (Lead, Improve, & Thrive).
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 2: Steve Rogers comes back to his alma mater and surprises families by paying their light bill on February 2, 2023 at North Forest High School in Houston, TX (Photo by Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender)
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 2: La’Torria Lemon, Steve Rogers, Marie Adams, Olivia Lemon pose for a photo after Mr Steve Rogers came back to his alma mater to surprise families by paying their light bill on February 2, 2023 at North Forest High School in Houston, TX (Photo by Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender)
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 2: Mr. Steve Rogers, CEO of the Almeda Hospitality Group with North Forest parents and school staff on February 2, 2023 in Houston, TX (Photo by Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender)
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 2: Families enjoy breakfast at an informational meeting before learning Mr. Steve Rogers, CEO of the Almeda Hospitality Group, would be paying their light bill on February 2, 2023 at North Forest High School in Houston, TX (Photo by Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender)
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 2: Family members enjoy breakfast at an informational meeting before learning Mr. Steve Rogers, CEO of the Almeda Hospitality Group, would be paying their light bill on February 2, 2023 at North Forest High School in Houston, TX (Photo by Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender)
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 2: Parents received information on various services the school was offering before enjoying a breakfast and learning Mr. Steve Rogers, CEO of the Almeda Hospitality Group, would be paying their light bill on February 2, 2023 at North Forest High School in Houston, TX (Photo by Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender)
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 2: North Forest Senior Liberty Silva and her mother Gladys Silver attend a school informational prior to learning Mr. Steve Rogers, CEO of the Almeda Hospitality Group, would be surprising them by paying their light bill on February 2, 2023 at North Forest High School in Houston, TX (Photo by Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender)
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 2: North Forest parent Agusta King attends a school informational prior to learning Mr. Steve Rogers, CEO of the Almeda Hospitality Group, would be surprising her by paying her light bill on February 2, 2023 at North Forest High School in Houston, TX (Photo by Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender)
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 2: Parents received information on various services the school was offering before enjoying a breakfast and learning Mr. Steve Rogers, CEO of the Almeda Hospitality Group, would be paying their light bill on February 2, 2023 at North Forest High School in Houston, TX (Photo by Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender)
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 2: North Forest parent attends a school informational prior to learning Mr. Steve Rogers, CEO of the Almeda Hospitality Group, would be surprising her by paying her light bill on February 2, 2023 at North Forest High School in Houston, TX (Photo by Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender)
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 2: North Forest Senior Gemarcus Roberts attends a school informational prior to learning Mr. Steve Rogers, CEO of the Almeda Hospitality Group, would be surprising his family by paying their light bill on February 2, 2023 at North Forest High School in Houston, TX (Photo by Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender)
