Presentation of Scholarships

New Generations Co-Chair Angi Ma Wong reviewed the recent successful luggage collection for foster children by the Palos Verdes High School Interact Club, and reminded us to bring our pennies and other loose change to our meeting next week for their Pennies for Polio Project.

Palos Verdes High School Interact President Denise Torres introduced PVHS Scholarship Winner John Lewis.  He was recognized for his many school and service activities combined with his scholarship.  He was presented with a plaque of recognition and a check for $500.  He is shown here with his proud parents and Angi Ma Wong.

Vocational Service Chair Madelyn Creighton introduced Rosemary Humphrey, Rancho del Mar High School Principal.  Rancho del Mar is a public continuation high school for 16-18-year-old students in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, providing a structured but flexible individualized alternative setting to meet each student’s academic needs and the opportunity to earn a high school diploma.  Students are referred to Rancho del Mar if they are behind on their academic credits or for other reasons need an individualized program in a smaller setting for any reason.  Some students enroll in order to graduate early. 

Principal Humphrey presented Rancho del Mar HS student and scholarship winner Scarlett Hite.  Scarlett has done very well on an accelerated academic program, exceeding the number of credits to graduate by March of this year.  She plans to attend college at San Francisco State University.  She was presented with a recognition plaque and a $500 check.  She is shown above with Principal Humphrey, Madelyn Creighton, and President Chuck Hanchett.

(The scholarship winner from Palos Verdes Peninsula High School was not able to attend tonight.)

(The Marymount College Rotaractor of the Year was Rotaract Club President Antonio Argueta, who was not present; Rotaract Advisor Megan McCormick accepted the award for him.)