The Spanish American Club, Inc. – Spanish American Club Community Outreach

The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) awards 5 scholarships to Hispanic students

By Herman Santa

Since its inception in 1992, (SACI) has supported High School Seniors in the advancement of their education at Indian River State University or Florida Universities in their careers.   To date, SACI has donated more than $45,000 to 64 High School Seniors from Martin and St. Lucie counties through its annual scholarship awards.  Five outstanding students were chosen as this year’s scholarship recipients.

Fatima Alvarez was awarded $1, 000.  She was born in Stuart, Florida. Her parents are Pablo Álvarez and Dora Tejeda.  He was born in Veracruz, Mexico and she was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.  Fatima attended South Fork High School, Stuart, Florida, and she will be attending Indian River State College IRSC where she will be pursuing a degree in Nursing with hopes of becoming a Nurse.

Andre Mendoza was awarded $1, 000. He was born in La Jolla, California.  His parents are Juan Rafael Mendoza and Fabiola Diaz Montes Rojo.  They were born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.  Andre attended Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida, and he will be attending Louisiana State University where he will be pursuing a degree in Digital Marketing. Deysi Bamaca was awarded $1, 000. Deysi was born in Stuart, Florida.  Her parents are Jose Bamaca-Domingo & Juana Palacios-González.  Deysi attended South Fork High School, Stuart, Florida, and she will be attending The University of Central Florida where she will be pursuing a degree in Nursing with hopes of becoming a Nurse.

Jennifer Gil was awarded $1, 000.  She was born in Stuart, Florida and currently resides in Indiantown, FL.  Her mother is Sandra Ramirez.  She was born in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico.  Jennifer attended South Fork High School in Stuart, Florida.  She will be attending Indian River State College (IRSC) where he will be pursuing a degree in Nursing. Her ultimate ambition is to become a Travel Nurse.

Paola Villarroel was awarded $1,000. Paola was born in Caracas, Venezuela. She moved to the United States in 2019 by herself. Her parents are German Villarroel and Carolyn Díaz. They were born in Caracas Venezuela. She attended Clark Advanced Learning Center in Stuart, Martin County, Florida. She will be attending the University of Central Florida where she will be pursuing a degree in Biomedical Science with a Neuroscience track.

This year scholarship committee Chair by Nancy Rozon and Co-chair by Pamela Peña Elizabeth Mejía and Herman Santa along with the board of directors Carlos Bonet, President; Nancy Rozon, Vice President; Evelyn Carrillo, Secretary; Josephine Guadalupe, Treasurer; Vivian Megaro, Public Relations: Pam Peña, Director; Mary Figliola, Substitute Director did a magnificent job selecting the students and running the program smoothly. The committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, and academics.

The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members, neighbors, and other nonprofit organizations of the Treasure Coast through cultural, social, civic, charity and sports activities to promote knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art, and folklore.