PEP Helping Local Students Go To College For 9th Year
The Paramount Education Partnership, Inc. (PEP) has announced the recipients of its 9th annual Dollars For Scholars program. One of the most pressing needs in today’s economy is funding for higher education. The PEP scholarships help deserving students achieve their educational goals by providing $1,000 for community college attendees and $3,000 for students going to a four-year university. (Nearly $450,000 has been awarded since the program began.)
There were 99 applications submitted to PEP this year. Students were graded in a number of categories, including academic achievement, an essay, academic recommendations, extracurricular activities and financial need. Due to the generosity of the local business community at the
annual fundraiser in April, scholarships have been given to 24 Paramount students this year.
* Jennifer Bautista | UCLA | Mathematics/Applied Science
* Ebony Beauford | USC |Nursing
* James Benson | UC, Irvine | Chemistry
* Cesar A. Castaneda | CSU, Long Beach | History
* Martin Castro | CSU, Dominguez Hills | Public Administration
* Mayra F. Castro | Long Beach City College | Journalism
* Estevan Cervantes | CSU, Fullerton | Business Marketing
* Nallely Cruz | CSU, Long Beach | Pre-Nursing
* Victor Garcia, Jr. | Long Beach City College | Computers
* Diamond Guthrie | CSU, Long Beach |Criminal Justice
* Michelle J. Hernandez | CSU, Long Beach |Liberal Studies
* Chell Le Jones | Pepperdine University |Communications
* Cynthia Melero | UCLA | Undeclared
* Maria A. Oliva | Long Beach City College | Mechanical Engineering
* Rocio Ortega | CSU, Long Beach | Liberal Studies
* Claudia Ortiz-Ortiz | UC, Riverside | Political Science
* Amber Pierce | Pacific College | LVN
* Gabriela C. Ramirez | CSU, Los Angeles | Anesthesiology/ Health Science
* Priscilla K. Saucedo | UC, Irvine | Criminology, Law and Society
* Bunyoung Tuy | CSU, Long Beach | Environmental Science & Policy
* Taylor Van Buren | CSU, Long Beach | Graphic Design
* Yvonne Vasquez | CSU, Long Beach | Nursing
* Sharnelle A. Young | Cerritos College | Sociology
* Josue Zamora | CSU, Fullerton | Communication & Kinesiology
Applications for next year’s scholarships will be available in January of 2013.
If you are interested in making a tax-deductible financial contribution to the PEP Scholarship Program so that even more scholars can benefit and realize their dreams in the future, please contact Suleyma Rosales, Recreation Supervisor, at (562) 220-2132 or via email at srosales@paramountcity.com.
Upcoming Meetings
For more information about Council & Commission meetings, please call (562) 220-2225.
09/04/12 - 6:00 PM City Council Meeting Reception - 5:30 PM (Education Month)
09/06/12 - 6:00 PM Public Works Commission
09/11/12 - 6:00 PM Planning Commission Meeting