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Scholarship 2001 (Padilla)

August 1, 2010 Leave a comment

8th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”

By Herman Santa

One of the objectives of the “Scholarship Committee” of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” is education. Consequently, the “Spanish American Club, Inc. Scholarship Fund” has been created, with the purpose of raising funds to award a scholarship to a low-income Hispanic student so they can continue their college or university studies. The scholarship fund is administered by the Club’s Board of Directors.

This year, 11 applications were received for the scholarship. The winner was Gabriela Padilla from Indiantown, a senior at “South Fork High School,” and she will receive $500.00 to assist her in studying at “Indian River Community College” in Ft. Pierce. Gabriela was invited to the “Get Together” of the members, which was held in her honor on Saturday, July 28, at the residence of Victor and Ana Swift in St. Lucie West.

The club’s president, Herman Santa, wishes to thank Roberto Roldán and his “Salsa Express” and last year’s Scholarship Committee members, Mrs. Gladys Veléz, Mrs. Ana Swift, and Mrs. Isa Bryson, for raising the funds for this year’s scholarship. The committee is planning a “Scholarship Dance” this year to raise funds for next year’s scholarship.

Gabriela Padilla, winner of Scholarship
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Scholarship 2000 (Gaspar)

August 1, 2010 Leave a comment

7th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”

By Herman Santa

Recently, scholarships were awarded to a Hispanic student from the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) in Port St. Lucie. This event was organized by the “Spanish American Club, Inc. Scholarship Funds” and the club’s Board of Directors. $500.00 was given to “Indian River Community College” for the winning student, Juan Gaspar from Indiantown. Student Gaspar was selected based on academic index, field of study, and economic level among other criteria.

Five students from the area applied for the scholarship this year. The Scholarship Committee this year was composed of Mr. Herman Santa, Director; Ms. Maite Peterson; Gladys Velez; Ms. Isa Bryson; Ms. Ana Swift; and Ms. Ana Dauro. The committee encouraged young Gaspar to make the most of this opportunity to pursue and complete his academic studies, as his achievements ensure a better quality of life for the Hispanic community in the area.

Miguel Juan Gaspar, winner of Scholarship
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