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Anniversary 1994
2nd Anniversary of SACI with D. J’s. Herman Santa and José Lorenzato at the Jensen Beach Women’s Club
Por: Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. celebrated its “Second Anniversary” on Saturday, June 4, at the Jensen Beach Women’s Club, located at 2644 NE Sugar Hill Ave in Jensen Beach.
The party was entertained by the club’s DJs (Herman Santa and José Lorenzatto). The dancing started at 8:00 p.m. and ended at 1:00 a.m. There were prizes and raffles. It was a well-planned party, and we congratulate Tom González for organizing it.
Scholarship 2010 (Valdéz)
20th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American club, Inc. awarded $500 scholarship to Elba Valdez. Elba was born in Stuart of Mexican descendant and is attending Martin County High School with a 3.3 GPA. Elba lives with her parents Jesus and Bertha Valdéz in Stuart. She also plans to study Physical Therapy at Indian River State College. This year Scholarship Committee members are as follows: Fund Raiser; Lydi Pallares, Director, Herman Santa, Nancy Rozon and Isa Bryson. The Board of Directors are: Jimmy Rivera; President, Nancy Rozon; Vice President, Al Feliciano; Secretary; Ron Bryson; Treasurer and Mary Figliola; Director.
Applicants must the following eligibility for consideration. Students must be a senior from Martin or St. Lucie County public High School and resident of either county. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA), financial need and demonstrate a pattern of community service. Students from low income families are encouraged to participate. Applicants must submit an essay written in Spanish on why they feel they should be considered. Letters of recommendation are accepted.
Scholarship 2010 (Gómez)
19th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Ft. Pierce student Marisol Gómez recently was awarded $500 scholarship. She was born in Mexico and lives in Ft. Pierce with her parents Armando Gómez and Estela Camargo. Ten years ago, when she came to the United States she didn’t speak any English and now she can master not only the English language but also the Spanish. She is the first one of seven children that will graduate from High School. Marisol is attending Fort Pierce Central High School with a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) and she is pursuing a career in Business Management at the University of Johnson and Wales.
This year Scholarship Committee members are as follows: Fund Raiser; Lydi Pallares, Director, Herman Santa, Nancy Rozon and Isa Bryson. The Board of Directors are: Jimmy Rivera; President, Nancy Rozon; Vice President, Al Feliciano; Secretary; Ron Bryson; Treasurer and Mary Figliola; Director.
Scholarship 2005 (Crúz)
12th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) awarded a scholarship to a Hispanic student for 12 consecutive years through its educational scholarship program. Viridiana Cruz, a Mexican from Indiantown and a student at South Fork High School, was the winner of the $500 scholarship that will help cover admission and book expenses at Indian River Community College (IRCC). The scholarship comes from the funds raised through the club’s activities such as raffles (50/50), golf tournaments, domino games, tours, and more.
The selection of the winner is carried out by the Scholarship Committee of the club, which is selected by the Board of Directors of the club. The student is chosen based on their financial need, academic qualifications, and their ability to read, write, and speak the Spanish language. This year, the scholarship committee consists of myself, Director Isa Bryson, Gladys Velez, and Nancy Rozon. Also on the committee to help raise funds are Dr. Enrique Ospina, Bobby Rodríguez, and Rico Arnell. Thank you all for the support you have given me.
Scholarship 2004 (Herrera)
11th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Mónica Aledrandra Herrera was the winner of the $500, which will help cover the admission and book expenses at the “Indian River Community College.” The selection of the winner is carried out by the Scholarship Committee of S.A.C.I., which is appointed by the club’s Board of Directors. The student is chosen based on their financial need, academic qualifications, and ability to read, write, and speak the Spanish language.
Mónica joins the following students who have won the college scholarship since the Scholarship Committee was established in 1993. This year, the Scholarship Committee consists of this server, Herman Santa, Director; Isa Bryson, Gladys Vélez, Nancy Rozon, and Leticia Goff. I would like to thank everyone for their support and the work they provided me. We want to thank the Board of Directors composed of Arnaldo Palenzuela; President, Sarah Lee; Vice President, Leticia Goff; Treasurer, Marie Andree Gómez; Secretary, and Iliana Zequeira; Member for helping to sell the gold chain tickets.
Scholarship 2006 (Hernández)
14th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Dr. Enrique Ospina, President of the Spanish American Club, Inc. “S.A.C.l.”, Herman Santa, director of the Scholarship Program, William Preciado and Isa Bryson, members of the S.A.C.l. Scholarship Committee met Saturday May 20th to select to the winners of the 2006 scholarship. Jessica Benitez, Mexican of Port St Lucie and Miriam Hernandez, Guatemalan of 1ndiantown were selected among a pool of six Hispanic candidates as the winners of the-SACI Scholarship this year.
S.AC.I raises funds throughput social activities such as: dances, cruises, golf, dominoes and bowling tournaments. The scholarship funds are forwarded to the Indian River Community College to help students of limited economic resources. SA.C:L is a nonprofit Organization, founded 1992 to unite Hispanics and Americans of the Treasure Coast through cultural, recreational and fund-raising activities.
The Club awards its scholarship every year in the spring. In order to qualify for it, the applicant must be a High School student of Martin or St. Lucie public High School, must have a minimum average grade of 3.0 and must speak, write and read Spanish. I want to thank the members of the club, the Hispanic establishments and all of those who helped us raise funds for the scholarship.
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