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FEBRUARY 16, 2020
EDUCATION
GREATER TEXAS AREA
LONE STAR COLLEGE STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS AT CHANCELLOR’S DONOR APPRECIATION LUNCH HOUSTON – Lone Star College students shared personal stories of triumph, overcoming struggles and a commitment to their education at the Chancellor’s Donor Appreciation Lunch hosted by Lone Star College Foundation. “It is my great privilege to host this event, now in its 27th year,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “Listening to these students reminds all of us what an important role Lone Star College plays in helping people receive a quality education and enhanced skills so that they can contribute to our community’s economic vitality.” The Chancellor’s Donor Appreciation Lunch (formally known as the Chancellor’s Breakfast) recognized 14 LSC students for their winning essays. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship made possible due to the generosity of LSC Foundation donors. Seven of the 14 scholarship winners were selected to read their essays including Adrian Zepeda, LSC-CyFair; Eric Garcia, LSC-Houston North; Karina Pina, LSC-Kingwood; Prisca Mongare, LSC-Montgomery; Martha Rabadan, LSC-North Harris; Angus Penland, LSC-Tomball; and Dylan Garcia, LSC-University Park. Scholarships were also awarded to Nancy Ortega, LSC-CyFair; Jonathan Monterosa, LSC-Houston North; Raul Peralta, LSC-Kingwood; Adrián Aguirre, LSC-Montgomery; Jesse Alvarez, LSC-North Harris; Dejah Serna, LSC-Tomball; and Thomeka Ramirez, LSC-University Park. “This event is a wonderful opportunity for our donors to hear directly from the students they are helping to support,” said Nicole Robinson Gauthier, CFRE, LSC Foundation executive director.
“The scholarships awarded today will go a long way to strengthen our community thanks to the generous support from the many individuals, families, businesses, and foundations.” Each year, LSC students are invited to participate in the essay contest to write about “How my Lone Star College experience has influenced my life.” Winners are selected by campus committees before the luncheon, which took place Jan. 30 at the Lone Star Community Building in The Woodlands. Excerpts from this year’s student essay winners who spoke at the Chancellor’s Donor Appreciation Lunch:
Adrian Zepeda, LSC-CyFair “Lone Star College’s location made it easy to attend to my studies in a welcoming environment that was proximal to my house at a time when everything seemed like a huge obstacle. I have Lone Star College to thank for amazing resources that were available to me in the case that I needed help after not being able to attend a class for a few days due to my younger brother who was involved in a car accident.”
ment and nurturing. It is a story of a father of 4 who, although he was late to show up, he was not judged but was welcomed. He was not discouraged and was demonstrated from everyone at Lone Star College, from the Dean down to the person that welcomes you at the front desk, your education, your experience, and your future is the most important resource in this building.”
that no matter how bad it is, leaving school is not an option. Education is the key to it all but being a good and grateful person along with it is the secret to purpose.”
Pictured (left to right) are Gennifer Kelly, M.B.A., LSC Foundation board member; Prisca Mongare and Adrián Aguirre, LSC-Montgomery students; and Dr. Rebecca L. Riley, LSC-Montgomery president.
Pictured (left to right) are Dr. Alton Smith, LSC Board of Trustees chair and LSC Foundation ex-officio; Eric Garcia and Jonathan Monterosa, LSC-Houston North students; and Dr. Quentin A. Wright, LSC-Houston North president.
Prisca Mongare, LSC-Montgomery “My lifelong dream of attending school and getting the best quality education in the U.S. is now moving forward thanks to generous educational scholarships like these. My goal in life is to become a medical anesthesiologist and use that knowledge to change the health care system of my home country. Through all the great lessons and values, I have learned at Lone Star College, I believe I am well equipped to achieve my goals and be the change that I want to see in this world.”
Pictured (left to right) are Nancy Shortsleeve, LSC Foundation board member; Karina Pina and Raul Peralta, LSC-Kingwood students; and Dr. Katherine Persson, LSC-Kingwood president.
Pictured (left to right) are Fred F. Caldwell, LSC Foundation board member; Adrian Zepeda and Nancy Ortega, LSC-CyFair students; and Dr. Seelpa Keshvala, LSC-CyFair president.
Eric Garcia, LSC-Houston North “My Lone Star College experience is one of compassion, encourage-
Karina Pina, LSC-Kingwood “Being part of Lone Star College-Kingwood is amazing. I know a better life is hard work so I keep pushing forward. I know someday I will look back at all the struggles and feel proud that I overcame each and every one of them. Someday I can tell anyone who needs advice
Pictured (left to right) are James B. Harrison, III, LSC Foundation board member; Martha Rabadan and Jesse Alvarez, LSC-North Harris students; and Dr. Archie L. Blanson, LSC-North Harris interim president.
