SCHOLARSHIP AND COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET

ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATORS OF LOS ANGELES SCHOLARSHIP AND COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET May 18, 2016 I believe that within every child resides… The body of an Olympic Athlete, The Brain of a Scientist, The Mind of a Poet, The Hands of an Artist, The Ear of a Composer, The Heart of a Saint Never stop believing that your student has… Unlimited Potential! ~ Dr Robert Melillo Millennium Biltmore Hotel Crystal Room AALA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE This year’s AALA Scholarship and Community Awards Banquet celebrates everything right about public education! Our amazing association is coming together for the 34 th consecutive year to highlight outstanding Los Angeles Unified School District scholars, their heroic administrators, their families, and corporate and private citizens who allow us to collectively thrive I applaud and congratulate our scholarship recipients for their meritorious achievements and accomplishments I am in awe of and grateful for our corps of “Angel Volunteers.” Their boundless energy, resources, and support of our schools are heartwarming and touching I encourage every honoree to remember tonight, to continuously pay-it-forward, and to reenergize our commitment to saving democracy as we know it In closing, join me in marking and celebrating AALA’s upcoming and major milestone – our association’s 35th anniversary on July 1, 2016 My goal is to award an unprecedented 35 scholarships in 2017 We can it with your support! Juan Alberto Flecha, President Associated Administrators of Los Angeles FRIENDS OF AALA GREETING Friends of AALA has worked hard to meet the number and maintain the level of each scholarship we awarded last year This year, fundraising has been a challenge As always we are so grateful for the outstanding support of our alumni, friends, and corporate partners As another year of fundraising approaches, we look forward to continuing our partnership in this very important endeavor All of you to whom we owe gratitude realize that the work of Friends of AALA is truly a labor of love Dr Eve Sherman, President, Board of Directors, Friends of AALA PROGRAM Welcome and Introductions Juan A Flecha, President Presentation of Administrators of the Year Richard Tresler and Gloria Rogers California Credit Union DINNER Presentation of Community Volunteer Awards Charlotte Lerchenmuller, Consultant Leticia Gonzalez Margarita Lopez-Garcia Deborah Raasch Gloria Woo Cheremoya Foundation Comcast NBCUniversal Primetime Mentors, The Sherry Lansing Foundation We Care Outreach Ministries, Elder Michael Cummings YOKA Parent Volunteers Presentation of Scholarship Awards Skye Edith Bannister Sopheara Chan Anahi Cornejo Ana Cuen Reina Flores Chelsea Gonzalez Julie Grassian Jae Joon “Joshua” Kim Annie Kokoyan Michael Lopez Mynor Martinez Angie Maximo Citlaly Nuñez Markie Price Gisselle Ramos Daisy Sanchez Janet Sanchez Nathalie Sanchez Melisa Santizo Brandon Silva Judee Suazo Raul Anaya Venegas Kaci Wakuta Trae Whyte Glenda Fuentes Madison Elementary School Langdon Avenue Elementary School Huntington Park Elementary School Gault Street Elementary School Cheremoya Avenue Elementary School Rio Vista Elementary School Daniel Pearl Magnet High School Jordan High School Young Oak Kim Academy Dr Judith Perez and Dan Isaacs, Administrators Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts Phoenix High School Wilson High School South East High School University High School South Gate High School San Pedro High School North Hollywood High School Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy Belmont High School Venice High School South Gate High School San Pedro High School AEE @ Carson High School Belmont High School Garfield High School Belmont High School Bravo Medical Magnet High School Manual Arts High School Dorsey High School Garfield High School Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy King /Drew Magnet HS of Medicine and Science East Valley Skills Center President’s Award Juan A Flecha COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARD RECIPIENTS Leticia Gonzalez Madison Elementary School Since 2006, Leticia Gonzalez has amassed 2,500 volunteer hours assisting Madison Elementary School Parent Center and school personnel With enthusiasm and dedication, she has volunteered for PTA, Art Programs, Back-to-School, Read Across America, Science Nights, Harvest Festivals, Winter Programs, and Spring Dances Serving her community, Leticia helped eligible parents, under the new law passed in January 2015, to apply for a driver's license regardless of immigration status Leticia is an exceptional person who is trustworthy, energetic and always eager to help Thank you, Leticia, for your service to the school and the community Margarita Lopez-Garcia Langdon Avenue Elementary School Although Mrs Lopez-Garcia has no children attending Langdon Avenue Elementary School, she is a dedicated volunteer who provides after-school enrichment activities for the students She has taught Ballet Folklorico, organized the school's drill team, and recruited guest readers from local organizations to read to Pre-K and kindergarten students about the importance of drinking water Mrs Lopez-Garcia has organized parent art workshops and assisted the school in obtaining grants from the local Neighborhood Council for school and parent center improvements We applaud you, Margarita, for your commitment to serve Deborah Raasch Huntington Park Elementary School Since 2011, Debi Raasch has organized and promoted an annual day of service bringing over 100 volunteers to paint murals, landscape, level books, and other needed school projects She recruits sponsors and volunteers and provides snacks and meals for those who volunteer She also gathers donations for the Woodcraft Rangers Program As a former teacher, Debi volunteers twice a week to work with students on critical early literacy skills and provides hands-on science lessons using the recently planted vegetable garden to teach students valuable gardening and agriculture concepts Thank you, Debi, for your service to the school and we are pleased to honor you today Gloria Woo Gault Street Elementary School Mrs Gloria Woo began her service to Gault Street Elementary School 26 years ago as a library volunteer In 2013, the new library was named after Mrs Woo to acknowledge her dedication and significant contributions to the school Her love of learning and service to the community has grown into leading the school's Garden Club, as well as leading all campus beautification projects Mrs Woo is a person of character and a positive role model to the students Over the years, her giving spirit has touched many children Thank you, Gloria, for making a difference in the Gault Street Community Cheremoya Foundation Cheremoya Avenue Elementary School Since 2009, the Cheremoya Foundation Booster Club has supported the expansion of the school's enrichment programs and improvement projects that allow our stars to shine in Hollywood Active and engaged families working together have obtained for all students dramatic and visual arts programs, technology, a garden project, GATE enrichment classes, an outdoor learning center, physical education, and after-school programs Interior restoration projects have included classroom and hallway beautification, as well as a cafeteria makeover Cheremoya Elementary School is fortunate to have the active and caring presence of the Cheremoya Foundation on campus Comcast NBCUniversal Rio Vista Elementary School For over seven years, employees from Comcast NBCUniversal have celebrated Read Across America by reading to the students at Rio Vista Elementary School and by kicking off a month of activities that promote art and literacy for students They have sponsored field trips for kindergarten classes to watch live theater performances, provided prizes for top readers in grades 2-5, and led community service events They have provided computers for classrooms, revitalized the school’s reading garden and edible garden, and have sponsored fitness events We applaud Comcast NBCUniversal for its dedication to the Rio Vista Elementary school community Primetime Mentors, The Sherry Lansing Foundation Daniel Pearl Magnet High School Since 2012, Primetime for Schools, through The Sherry Lansing Foundation, has provided retirees and mentors to support juniors and seniors at Daniel Pearl Magnet HS in writing their personal statements for their college applications The Primetime volunteers have had a significant impact on students' ability to write compelling personal essays because they can quickly establish rapport with the students The mentors help them focus on important aspects of their statements that magnify their unique experiences and qualities, which makes them outstanding candidates for universities and colleges The mentors come weekly, are well-prepared to work with students, and their generosity of time and personal care has made the difference for many of our students in their college acceptances We applaud the Primetime Mentors for their commitment to serve We Care Outreach Ministries, Elder Michael Cummings Jordan High School Since 2001, Elder Michael Cummings, also known as "Big Mike," has been a violence prevention specialist who uses his leadership skills, personal history, and deep roots in the community to create safe streets for youth and opportunities for families in Watts Through his nonprofit, We Care Outreach Ministries, Elder Cummings has worked to increase students' safety at Jordan High School through the Safe Passage Program, walking students to and from school and intervening when gangs try to recruit new members He also established the "safe haven" agreement with local businesses to designate places of refuge along the school route for youth in need of protection, medical attention, or police assistance Thank you, Elder Cummings, for making a difference in the Watts community YOKA Parent Volunteers Young Oak Kim Academy Since 2009, the YOKA Volunteers have cultivated a thriving Parent Center that offers many workshops such as ESL, citizenship, computer, domestic violence prevention, health, voter education, and Growth Mindset Education YOKA Volunteers also monitor the middle school Breakfast in the Classroom program, school uniform compliance, and support newly arriving immigrant families with navigating the public education system YOKA Volunteers are assets to the instructional program; they are active in school governance and welcoming immigrant families to the Pico Union-Koreatown community We applaud YOKA Volunteers for their service to the school and community 2016 Scholarship Award Recipients LAUSD High Schools Skye Edith Bannister Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts College Choice: Regents University London Major: International Relations Science Club; Dance Council (website manager); National Honor Society; National Society of High School Scholars; Dance Company (Core Member); College Ambassadors Program; Math Club; Aliso Pico Dance Teacher Assistant/Choreographer; All That Dance Assistant; Los Angeles Animal Shelter; QuestBridge Scholar; Dance Academy Leadership Award; Oxbridge Academic Program: Oxbridge St Andrews, Scotland; AP Scholar Award “Whether the circumstances of my life have been good or bad I have always dreamed big” are the words of Skye Bannister, a truly talented and creative student whose life has sometimes lacked stability Skye brings an innate joy to her work and constantly seeks to improve her artistry as a dancer She is magnetic on stage and brings a unique mixture of technique and emotion to her performances The epitome of a wellrounded student, Skye shines both artistically and academically, having established a reputation for exemplary classroom work and thriving as a leader among her peers Her goal is to work for the UN or a nonprofit organization so that she can create change in the world that brings economic stability to third world countries It is clear that Skye will continue to attain significant educational and artistic growth and make many valuable contributions to society in the future Sopheara Chan Phoenix High School College Choice: Santa Monica College Major: Nursing Volleyball Team – Venice High School (Captain); Phoenix Leadership Committee; Student Trainer, K9 Connection; Youth Worker, West Los Angeles Family Resource Center; Youth Worker, Westchester Senior Citizen Center; Youth Worker, Latino Resource Organization; NKLA (No Kill Los Angeles) Adoption Center (cared for stray/abandoned dogs and cats) An excellent role model who inspires other students, Sopheara has a commitment to education and community outreach far beyond her age She is currently on the Leadership Committee supporting the campus with fundraisers and representing her peers, as well as providing them with assistance in their course work and the use of technology Sopheara donates her time at a pet adoption center, where she has learned compassion and a talent for training animals Her work in a senior center gave her the opportunity to organize events, developing empathy for people of all ages These and many other experiences have helped Sopheara commit to a future of service A selfmotivated and confident young lady, Sopheara will undoubtedly achieve her hopes and dreams Anahi Cornejo Wilson High School College Choice: University of California, Santa Cruz Major: Electrical Engineering Outreach Club (Activities Director, Secretary, President); Peer College Counselor; Early Academic Outreach Program; Drama (Play Director); CSULA Upward Bound Program; CSULA Summer Research Program; STEM Mentor; Tree Club; Math Tutor; Instructional Youth Leader (church volunteer); Midnight Mission (volunteer) A Latina, a scholar, an innovator and an engineer in training is how Anahi describes herself, and founding a nonprofit global organization is what she sees as her future While at home, she is the virtual cohead of the house, responsible for cleaning, cooking, and caring for siblings, and while at school, Anahi is an outstanding academic, generous with her time and talent in numerous activities, but particularly as a consummate math tutor and Outreach Club President An internship in physics research inspired her to become an engineer Pairing her love of science with her commitment to community service, Anahi hopes that her goal of founding a nonprofit organization will be a profound benefit for needy students worldwide Anahi is dedicated, caring and possesses an outstanding character with a determination to succeed that promises a bright future 2015 – 2016 Executive Board Juan A Flecha President Adult Department Martha Peralta Anna Elsa Madrid Juan Urdiales Vice President Director Director Elementary Department Nery Paiz Tracie Bryant Richard Guillen Vice President Director Director Secondary Department Margaret Prietto Harold Boger Dr Alex Placencio Vice President Director Director Supervisory Department Kevin Kilpartick Dr Debbie Dillard Dr Victor Gonzalez Euna Anderson, Early Education Vice President Director Director Ex Officio Unit J, Classified Department John Gilbert Ken Devine Steven Johnson Vice President Director Director AALA 2016 ADMINISTRATORS OF THE YEAR The five honorees listed below were selected by a committee of their peers The recipients have received a $500 stipend they will in turn donate to their favorite student program or educational activity The stipend is made possible through the generosity of the California Credit Union Adult Department Dr Clifton de Cordoba, Principal, Evans Service Area Having had a distinguished career as an ESL instructor, he continuously promotes the importance of cultural proficiency Learning a common language is the key to inclusion and acceptance to best serve the adult schools of the District Dr de Cordoba is the President of the Adult School Principals Organization, and an active AALA member on many fronts Elementary Department Bradley J Rumble, Principal, Esperanza Elementary School Mr Rumble is an excellent example of bringing the world and key partners to the school’s doorstep: Dream a World Foundation, UCLA Community Partners, Colburn School of Music, LAPD Equestrian Unit, Rancho Santa Ana, the Getty Museum, and the Audubon Society to name a few He also passionately educates administrators on the importance of making smart financial now choices to enjoy a worry-free retirement later Secondary Department John Lawler, Principal, Chavez Learning Academy – ArTES (Arts/Theatre/Entertainment Magnet) Mr Lawler is one of the founders of Cesar Chavez – ArTES He was the driving force behind the design team, opened the school, and remains steadfast and committed to the vision of an outstanding arts education for every student Mr Lawler has a deep commitment to his students and their families, and works tirelessly to ensure all students thrive, feel nurtured, and safe at ArTES Supervisory Department Ileana M Dávalos, Director, Professional Learning and Leadership Development Branch Ms Dávalos was instrumental in establishing the Los Angeles Administrative Services Credential Program, a new, no cost, vehicle for District administrators to clear their administrative credentials Currently, 180 administrators are enrolled Ms Dávalos is known for promoting a culture of professionalism, inclusivity, placing a high value on positive and professional networking, and is closely collaborating with AALA to provide valuable and job-embedded professional development opportunities to our members The PD opportunities have proven popular and have filled to capacity within 24-hours of being announced! Unit J David Glosser, Complex Project Manager, FSD (Facilities Services Division)/Maintenance and Operations – Central Today’s recognition re-emphasizes Mr Glosser’s role in support of the LAUSD Homeless Education Program, his leadership and commitment to the District’s mission and vision, and his service as a Complex Project Manager for the past 12 years Mr Glosser’s leadership is by example for all colleagues, which is through consistency, fairness, humor, and going above and beyond his duties and responsibilities ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Scholarship Awards Selection Committee Susan Allen Euna Anderson AALA Executive Board, Ex Officio, Supervisory Department Joan Blair Pam Donesley John Gilbert Cindy Gladstone Richard Guillen Dr Janet Lew Anna Elsa Madrid Brenda Morton Judi O’Sullivan Dr Michael O’Sullivan Dr Judith Perez Henry Ronquillo Al Roque Dr Eve Sherman Dr Angie Stockwell Juan Urdiales Associate Member, Supervisory Department Associate Member, Elementary Department Associate Member, Secondary Department AALA Vice President, Unit J, Classified Department Associate Member, Secondary Department AALA Director, Elementary Department Associate Member, Secondary Department AALA Director, Adult Department Associate Member, Secondary Department Associate Member, Secondary Department AALA Field Representative AALA Administrator Friends of AALA Board of Directors Associate Member, Supervisory Department President, Friends of AALA Board of Directors Vice President, Friends of AALA Board of Directors AALA Director, Adult Department Community Volunteer Awards Selection Committee Tracie Bryant Dr Moohay Choe Pam Donesley Juan A Flecha Catalina Hwang Dr Judith Perez Scott Schmerelson AALA Director, Elementary Department Associate Member, Secondary Department Associate Member, Secondary Department AALA President AALA Member, Secondary Department AALA Administrator Board of Education Member, District FRIENDS OF AALA Board of Directors President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Members: Ex Officio Dr Eve Sherman Dr Evangelina (Angie) Stockwell Jane Pollock Neal Kleiner Antonio José Camacho Juan A Flecha Dan Isaacs Dr Judith Perez Henry Ronquillo Carol Truscott Lorraine Bush David Tokofsky Photographers Lifetouch School Studios Flowers AALA Office Staff Program Jane Pollock AALA Office Staff WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS Silver Partners Houghton Mifflin Harcourt MIND Research Institute NTA Life Pearson Education Schools Federal Credit Union Bronze Partner Plus Lifetouch National School Studios Bronze Partners Imagine Learning PARS Friend of AALA Apex Learning The Berkshire Group California Credit Union Curriculum Associates Itslearning Masters Contracting Corporation Scholastic Inc Specialists in Long Term Care Insurance Services, Inc DONORS: AALA ACTIVE and ALUMNI MEMBERS and FRIENDS Teri I Abbott David Abernethy ACSARegion XVI Meyri Akopyan Susan Allen Euna Anderson Judith L Anderson Pete Anderson Marjorie Aquilino Allyn and Lee Arnold Terri L Arnold Rossana Astraquillo Justo Avila H Priscilla Baca Dan Basalone Bianca Belmonte Michael and Michelle Bennett Cecile Benson Dr and Mrs Stu Bernstein Bob Bilovsky Elinor Bin Elizabeth Blackwell Michelle Brenner Sid Brickman Lana A Brody Adron C Brown Shirley H Brown Irving and Carolyn Burch Sally Burford Barbara T Burnett Ed Burton Odus and Michelle Caldwell Charles M Carr Dr T Casillas Nicole Celis Elaine L Chan Norene Charnofsky Clara Cheltenham Moohay Choe Jeanne S Chuy Dominick Cistone Daniel P Cochario Zan Colazas Dalton Cole Dr Melba F Coleman John S Collins Robert and Saundra Collins Marguerite Connelly Nathan Copelan Ramon C Cortines Cecilia Costas Marshall Croddy Mayra Cruz Heather Daims Joseph Dakloush Dr Verna B Dauterive Ileana Dávalos Jan Davis Major M Deberry Clif de Cordoba Arturo Del Rio Doris Dent Lucille “Sheila” Derrig Andrea Donahoo Pamela Donesley Shirley B Dreiman Dr Alnita Dunn, Ph D Jeri Durham Ronni Ephraim Sally Erskine Dr Charles A Espalin Delia Estrada Mary Farrell Al Fasani Peter Fernandez H Ray Fisher Dr Annamarie Francois Jacqueline Furby Janet Garcia Barbara Garry Satik Gasparyan Rebecca Gerona John Gilbert Emilie Gino Lynette Gonzales John Graham Lupe K Grajeda Dorothy Greene Darvinia Greene-Jessamy Shirley Grodsky Richard J Guillen Barbara Gutierrez Hasmik Hajikyan Louvonia S Hall Glenda Halsey Leanne Hannah Dan Harrison Carolyn Haselkorn Eileen Hatrick Kathryn Henry Dr Rosa Maria Hernandez Marion Hogue Dan Isaacs Marcia Jackman Donnalyn Jaque-Anton Karen Jaye Joan Jefferson Maureen F Jensen William Johnston Phil Jordan Betty and Warren Juhnke Eugene Kambara Herb Kanigher Jerry Keeton John F Kershaw Sharon Kerson Lusin Keshishian Annette Kessler Thomas A Killeen Maureen A Kindel Robert Kladifko Neal Kleiner Owen L Knox Gerald Kobata Gary Kurdyla Michael Kurdyla Linda Lane Daniel Laner Wayne Langham Janie Lapointe Doris Lasiter Alva Lee Candace Lee Elizabeth D Lem Mark Leos Charlotte Lerchenmuller Cynthia Lim Lilia “Lulu” Lopez, Ph D Willard Love Rosemary Lucente Jacqueline K Ludlum Dr Patricia Lyons Ahmady Mahbuba Yash and Uma Manchanda Nerisa Manimtim Delores Manrique Mel Mares Michael Martin Adolph L Martinez Jr Manuel Martinez Lewis McCammon Linda J McClellan Joanna McConaghy Amelia McKenna Barbara Mecka Rosy A Mejia Yolanda O Mendez Richard N Mikami Josephine Miles Janet Minami Frances Minot Kathy Mitchell Marjorie Morales Mary Moran Edward V Moreno Jan Murata Kristine Nagami-Vara Francis Nakano Philip Nassief Dr Lanny Nelms Elizabeth Newman Dee Nishimoto Anne Nixon Trusse Norris Kathleen O’Connell Mike & Judi O’Sullivan Sharon Oh Ronald Oswald Jennifer Page Dean E Parker Judy Patel Tangere Peavey Janet W Penelton Martha Peralta Dr Judith Perez Michael Perez Ochie Pineda Jack and Jane Pollock Silvia Portillo Douglass M Pozzo Greta Pruitt Public Interest Investigations, Inc Joan Pylman Cecilia Quemada Robert Garcia Quihuis Steve Quon Dr Eddye Rambo Cecilia Ramos Corinne H Ramos Joe and Rose Rao Lillian Raphael Kathy Rattay Berta Reynoso-Cochario Peter Riddall Dick Rippey Rosa and Ed Robillard Prescious Robinson Danette Roe Lela Rondeau Henry Ronquillo Albert Roque Sr Sharon Rose Mel Rosen Arne Rubenstein Larry Rubin Betty Rucker Olivia Ruiz Robledo Suzanne Rocco Russo Maria Ruz Rudolph C Sandoval San Pedro High School Administrators Janna Saryan Dorothy Schendel Suzanne Scholton Joseph Scollo Charles B Scott Marcee Seegan Dr Mohammad Shaheen Pat Shanahan Eve Sherman Phyllis Siegel Charlotte Jean Smith Michael and Hilary Smith Sheila H Smith Maria Solis Penny Sommers Lupe L Sonnie Clyde E Sorensen Martha Soria Carlo and Cheryl Sparti Bob and Sue Spears Angie Stockwell Grace Strauther Catherine R Sumpter Gail Tabata Chere C Talbert Susan Talesnick Evelyn Thomas Russ Thompson Sid Thompson Steven S Toda Robin Toder Alvan R Topalian Richard S Torchia Henry R Torres Carol M Truscott Alice D Turner Lillian Utsumi Lourdes Vargas Theresa M Villa Vincent C Villagran Oren Waite Lonnie Wallace Doug Waybright Linda and Al Weingartner Laura Wesley Roger Wilcox Lawrence Williams Donald R Wilson Michael G Wilson Evelyn Woods Jackson Eva Ybarra Maxine Young Dr Ruben Zacarias Veronica Zatarain Donna Zero Steve Zipperman, Chief, School Police Anonymous Donors In Appreciation of Lorraine Bush, Gema Pivaral, Gloria Souquett, and Cathy Vacca Jane Pollock In Honor of Dr Judith Perez Joan Blair Diane Brunson Joanne Payne Perpetual Scholarship Plaques Zelda Fisher Memorial Scholarship Dr William J Johnston Leadership Scholarship Jack Moscowitz Memorial Scholarship Dr Judith Perez Scholarship Conchita Puncel Memorial Scholarship Jack H Silas Social Justice Scholarship In Memoriam Donations In Memory of David Hirsch Linda Dinerstein In Memory of Jack Moscowitz Lorraine Bush Freda Moscowitz Cathy Vacca In Memory of Marguerette Smith Cheryl Bloom Mr and Mrs Richard Ghio Brenda Jean James Fulton Smith Mr and Mrs Woodrow Smith Jr AALA STAFF Dan Isaacs Dr Judith Perez Lorraine Bush Administrator Administrator Office Manager Consultants Jeri Durham Charlotte Lerchenmuller Michael Perez Jane Pollock Dr Lillian Utsumi Field Representative Michelle Bennett Doris Dillard Dr Michael O’Sullivan Sylvia Perez Steve Quon Strategist: State and Federal Issues David Tokofsky LOOC Representative Delia Estrada Unit J Job Stewards Stacy Barnett, Senior Steward Richard Henry Richard Laret Donal McConville Laura Ramirez Larry Turgeon Office Staff Gema Pivaral Gloria Souquett Cathy Vacca Senior Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant ... AALA Scholarship and Community Awards Banquet celebrates everything right about public education! Our amazing association is coming together for the 34 th consecutive year to highlight outstanding... experiences and qualities, which makes them outstanding candidates for universities and colleges The mentors come weekly, are well-prepared to work with students, and their generosity of time and personal... consistency, fairness, humor, and going above and beyond his duties and responsibilities ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Scholarship Awards Selection Committee Susan Allen Euna Anderson AALA Executive Board,