| To become a great writer and finishing her education is Jackelyn Lopez’s dream and passion. Coming from a single parent home, Jackelyn has had to struggle through challenges that have made her stronger. Her brother and guardian joined the military branch of the United States Navy in order to save money so she could attend college. Unfortunately, due to the economy, the money was not available. Her mother, who is an employee at RHCC serving as the Ladies Locker Room Attendent/Hostess, does not receive any help from her father who lives with and supports another family. Jackelyn also has the responsibility of raising her two cousins when her aunt and uncle come home from work. These obstacles have ignited her passion and inspire her to reach her goals. This scholarship will help her reach that dream. |
As a true creative mind, Richard Cooks has worked tirelessly on his true passion in life: Art. A goal of his is to attend Comic-Con International to display his work and gain the exposure that he needs to become successful. Richard Cooks’ father, a 33-year war veteran, has suffered through a disability that has caused him to not be able to drive. Along with the economy, his father has not been able to find work until this month. His mother remains unemployed. With all of his uphill battles, Richard persevered and has been selected this past February to be on the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2009 Quarter at The Art Institute of California – Hollywood. He aspires to acquire a career in animation, writing, and directing. This scholarship is giving the assistance he need to succeed. |
Kristina Venker knows what it is like to not have a father around that she can talk to. Kristina’s father, who served in the military, gave his life 10 years ago. But through her tears, she has learned to make the most of the life that she has been given. She has excelled by doing well in school, both scholastically and by way of her extra-curricular activities including athletics. She has also worked after school. Her mother who has remained a rock throughout her life does not make enough money to send her daughter to college. This scholarship will not only make this dream a reality but will give Kristina the opportunity to become educated in the biomedical field. She would love to attend the University of California Los Angeles. |
Garrett Gutierrez’s father was in the United States Air Force for 4 years and his half sister is currently in the United States Army Reserves where she served a one year tour in Iraq and still remains a reserve. Garrett Gutierrez is a true scholar who has excelled in school and has a passion for the sciences specializing in nanotechnology. He has volunteered effortlessly through church and community organizations and has helped his mom’s training consultant business. His family acquired a set back a few years ago when his mother delivered a stillborn baby. Unable to cope, his mother, until recently, was unable to contribute to the family. This event effected the entire family and as a result are in debt. This scholarship will help him receive his medical degree. Garrett has been accepted to Purdue University and has applied to the University of California at San Diego.
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Sara Maltinsky’s father is in the U.S. Coast Guard. Sara has also started her military experience by being involved in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp at school ending her junior year with a staff position as Cadet Sergeant of JROTC. She has been involved in Student Government working her way up to President of the Student body. She is an admirable volunteer who also keeps a job with an attorney. She has accomplished all of this without the support of her mother, who has a severe drug addiction and has abandoned the family. She has minimal communication with her mother who resides in Texas. With her father being a single parent, it has been very difficult to make ends meet, let alone plan for college. This scholarship will help her reach her goals. Sara would love to attend UC Santa Cruz and join the Peace Core after college. |
