Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos recently announced the establishment of a scholarship fund in honor of Ofelia Vasquez-Philo, the original founder of Centro.
The “Ofelia Vasquez-Philo Memorial Scholarship” awarded its first scholarships to three deserving 2020 graduate students of San Marcos High School on Friday, May 15. This year's scholarship offered one $800 scholarship and two $500 scholarships. The three recipients are:
- Abraham Medina Martinez: Martinez received $800 for his talent in music and his participation in Centro's music classes, sparking his interest in music. His field of study will be music education.
- Klariza Hurtado: Hurtado received $500 for leadership skills in the school’s Future Farmers of America and in the local 4H Club organization. Her field of study will be agricultural services and development.
- Juliana Saucedo: Saucedo received $500 for work in school volunteerism, her desire to give back to the community and her completion of 24 college hours while in high school. Her field of study will be social work.
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