Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards Gala Commorative Program 2024

2024 Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Total Environmental Management

TITLE SPONSOR US Bank

FLORAL SPONSOR

Conroy’s Flowers

PRESIDENT CIRCLE SPONSORS

Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries, Bobbie Stovall, co-owner Stovall’s Hotels of Anaheim

PATRIOT SPONSOR

Troy and Betty Edgar

FOUNDER SPONSORS

Chuck & Erzsebet Dunster, Erika Records, Golden State Water Company, George & Sharon Orff, Sundt Construction, Orange County Professional Firefighters Association, O’Connell Hotels & Hospitality, Wincome Management & Development Inc., McAuley LCX Corporation

BENEFACTOR SPONSORS

Elizabeth “Beth” Swift, North Orange County Community College District, Bryan & Maura Ventura, Tuesday Evening Publications, Don & Shelli Appling, Gay Hannah, Jon & Bonnie Peat, Margie Lewis, Rigoberto “Rigo” Ramirez, Seal Beach Lions Club, Caterina’s Club and Anaheim White House, SMACNA, JW Marriott Anaheim, City of Buena Park, SoCalGas, California Bank & Trust, Applied Air Conditioning, ECOS, Joe & Marie Hammer, Rowntree Gardens CCRC, Bonanni Communities, Boys & Girls Club of Stanton, Stanton Lions, City of Stanton

SPIRIT SPONSORS

Matt’s Distributing, RE/MAX Tiffany-Delight & Nicole, Cypress College Swap Meet, One More Productions, Tequila Comisario, Schools First FCU, Payden & Rygel

PATRON SPONSORS

Barbara Dunsheath & James Finn, Bradley Horner, MAAS Companies, Lionel & Fay Ng, Penn Air, Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, Atkinson Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR), Greg Swift, ORCO Block Company, Northern Trust, Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, Golden Touch

STAR SPONSORS

Ishii Engineering, Paul & Carol Bostwick, Reon Boydstun-Howard, Steve & JoAnna Schilling, Terry & Sandie McCarthy, Piper Sandler & Co, Todd Priest & Associates, Westmont of Cypress, Jim & Dawn Carter, USS Cal Builders, Falck USA, Dr. & Mrs. Scott Thayer, Stephen Schoonmaker & Joy Holmes 49th

49th 1976 - 2024

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Program

Presentation of Colors ............................ Recruiting Station Orange County Marine Color Guard

National Anthem ..................................................................................................................................The Golden Blues Cypress College Student Acapella Group

Invocation Beth Piburn, Faith Community Nurse & Cypress College Foundation Board Member

Americana Welcome ................................................................................................................. Howard Kummerman Executive Director Curtis Sheetz Board President

Dinner Entertainment Guitar Duo Ethan Drantch & Darian Serratos Cypress College Students

Student Speaker .................................................................................................................Kendrick & Celina Hopson

Cypress College Students

Fund-a-Need and Live Auction ................................................................................................................ Larry Zucker Auctioneer

Foundation Executive Director Remarks Howard Kummerman Executive Director

Americana Chair’s Remarks .................................................................................................... Mayor Dave Shawver Americana Chair

Opportunity Drawings .................................................................... Dave Shawver & Cypress College Students

Cypress College President’s Remarks Dr. Scott W. Thayer President

Presentation of the Citizens of the Year ..................................................................................... Dr. Margie Lewis

Acceptance, Person of the Year Award.............................................................................................. Bobbie Stovall

Closing Song - God Bless America.................................................................................................

The Golden Blues

Cypress College Student Acapella Group

* Thanks to The Golden Blues members: Maria Ardon, Olive Berry-Brown, Jason Curiel, Millie Hidalgo, Kaleigh Longmeyer, Taylor Palmer-Coleman, Elizabeth Ritchie, Samantha Torres, and Raevyn Wolfenstein. As well as the Guitar Duo: Ethan Drantch – Guitar, Darian Serratos – Bass

Foundation Establishes Legacy Society

You Can Impact Students’ Lives Forever!

Leaving a lasting legacy by establishing an endowment does just that, and you can specify how you want your gift used.

You can fund the endowment now, over time, or through a bequest in your will or trust. Talk to our planned giving expert to learn about various options.

The following people have committed to creating their legacy. Can we add your name to this list?

Legacy Society Members (in order of signing)

CHARTER MEMBERS

Sandie & Dr. Terry McCarthy

Beth Piburn

Margie Lewis

Gail Taylor

Bill Garcia

Kay and Mal Bruce

David Shawver

Mariellen Yarc Lussman and Paul Lussman

Pat Ganer

James and Cathy Phillips

Cheryl Marshall

Curtis and Jill Scheetz

Donna Friess

Diane Henry

Raul Alvarez and Nan Alvarez-Gray

Barbara Dunsheath and James Finn

Walt and Ethel Bowman

Phil Dykstra

Pat and Marilyn O’Brien

Brent and Sherry Hunter

Karen Cant

Joel Gober

Michael and Jana Kasler

Robert and Denise Simpson

Joyce Ricci and Mike Donnelly

Nancy Byrnes

JoAnna and Steven Schilling

Lydia and Jay Sondhi

Delight and Robert Sittman

Lynette Young

Michael Frey

Rebecca Gomez

Pamela Kahn

Irma Ramos

Cliff and Sharon Lester

Kathleen Reiland

Cherie Dickey

MEMBERS

Regina Rhymes

Jack and Lacreta Scott

Donald R. Brand

Ilma Cunningham

Howard and Deborah Kummerman

Paul de Dios

Ron Armale

Paulo Morales

Beth Nielsen

Rachel Ghatikar

Bonna Campellone

Deanne Bloomquist

Brinda Subramaniam

Richard Hock

Barry Siegel

Shivon Ozinga

Brenda Vosbein in memory of Diana Olson

If you have already included Cypress College in your will or trust, thank you! Please let the Foundation Office know so that we can recognize you for your generosity.

To join the Legacy Society or for more information contact:

Howard Kummerman, Executive Director Or Rachel Ghatikar, Director of Development

Cypress College Foundation 714.484.7128

Focusing on Student Impact

Supporting students through scholarships, emergency assistance, and funding of Cypress College programs. Learn

Maximizing impact through a gift funding the Greatest Need

Students at Cypress College experience various challenges affecting their academic success. They often suffer from food insecurity, unexpected unemployment, child care and elder care hardships, homelessness, mental health issues, and many other barriers to their success. Sometimes students simply need funds to purchase a book or even diapers. Oftentimes our most successful students need a little help just to stay in school and remove the everyday stressors that prevent them from continuing their college journey.

A gift to the Foundation’s Greatest Need Program is the most impactful way to provide flexibility when supporting students’ everyday necessities. Funds often offer Emergency Assistance in the form of grants or loans and fill the gap for student scholarships helping students who might not otherwise receive an award.

Making a lifetime impact through a Cypress College Foundation Legacy Society Endowment

Your gift will ensure that students will receive scholarship awards in perpetuity, recognizing your commitment to the college beyond your lifetime.

Your Legacy Society Endowment will grow through the Foundation investment portfolio with earnings used to support students through scholarships or any other pre-determined programmatic purpose. You can add to the endowment each year, further growing its impact on students. When you provide scholarships for students, they not only receive the monetary support, but also are further encouraged through the knowledge that someone believes in them and their success. Donors and scholarship recipients also benefit from the Scholarship Awards Ceremony. You and your student recipient will both be recognized and have the opportunity to meet and discuss the impact of the scholarship.

SINCE OPENING IN 1966 CYPRESS COLLEGE HAS BEEN

INSPIRING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

Cypress College: 2023 Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College

Cypress College–the beautiful, thriving campus that you see today – had modest beginnings in 1966. On September 12, most of the initial student body of 1,200 stood around the flagpole with a barely dry concrete footing for the first flag raising, complete with a Marine color guard and several dignitaries present.

The new community college campus was dubbed the “Instant Campus” by Newsweek Magazine because of the mere 74 days that intervened between the digging of the first shovelful of dirt and the beginning of classes. Indeed, the main electrical transformer for the classrooms was turned on just hours before the first class sessions began. The buildings were all temporary modular constructions, though some of these “temporary” buildings continued in service for over 40 years!

The first students to apply at Cypress College were an intrepid, pioneering group, for when they applied, there was no campus, only a few apartments and houses converted to administrative offices and a place to register students. But register they did, and the college’s first semester started on schedule with students taking classes with a bare-bones curriculum. After the first year, 25 transfers to the college became its first graduates.

Cypress College has since grown into the beautiful 112-acre campus that it is today, one of the most attractive campuses in the state and nation. It was ranked the #1 community college in California by Niche.com, a well-respected school search platform, in both 2018 and 2020. For two years in a row, in 2021 and 2022, Cypress College was named an Equity Champion of Higher Education for Latinx Students. Cypress College was also honored as a is correct] 2023 Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College.

Today, approximately 16,000 students attend Cypress College each semester, taking courses that range from advanced calculus to cybersecurity, nursing, aviation and travel careers, and geographic information systems. The college now offers 174 career-training programs, associate degrees in 98 areas of study, and 56 transfer degrees. Since 2017, Cypress College has also offered a Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service on campus, one of only 15 bachelor’s degree programs in any field offered at a California community college.

Cypress College students have gone on to succeed academically at four-year institutions across the nation, where Cypress College transfers consistently do as well as, or better than, their peers who began their education at the four-year school.

The college’s Career Technical Education programs are also premier, with several ranked among the best in the nation. The preponderance of respondents to a 2020 survey of Cypress College CTE students reported improved employment success because of their education at the college. They noted a 61 percent increase in hourly wages after completing their coursework —exceeding the 56 percent average statewide increase—and 93 percent of them voiced satisfaction with their Cypress College experience.

At Cypress College we invest in the success of our students. Buen Cypress! We Take This Journey Together.

Americana Awards: A Brief History

Americana’s Origin

A letter sent 50 years ago to Cypress College from then-president Gerald Ford encouraging organizations to pay tribute to the upcoming 1976 Bicentennial was the impetus for what has become the college’s signature event as well as an Orange County tradition. Based on this letter, Marion “Stoney” Stoneking, then community services director, along with associates Kaleta Brown, theater instructor, and Don Cantrell, public information officer, conceived of a “Community and Americana Awards night,” the purpose of which would be to recognize people, “the sum and substance of America.”

Honorees

Stoney met with the mayors of each of the college’s seven (now eight) service cities and asked each to identify someone who had made “contributions of service” to their city. The people the mayors selected became the Citizens of the Year. (Today, each of the eight cities has a designated committee that selects an honoree from nominations received from the entire community.)

For the first nine years, seven well-known people in various categories (entertainment, business, sports, the arts, the media, etc.) were given the Americana Award. One of these seven honorees also provided the evening’s entertainment. These honorees included Ray Bolger, Edgar Bergen and Ella Mae Morse. Other well-known honorees with a more local connection were: Marion Knott, Mickey Mouse, Carl Karcher, Buddy Ebsen, Dr. Sammy Lee, Cypress alumna Geri Jewell, Florence Arnold, and the Sons of the Pioneers. Since 1985 a Man and/or Woman of the Year has been chosen from numerous nominations. Among those honored have been: Tommy Lasorda, Irv Pickler, Frank Garcia, Bill Medley, Bruno Serato, and Trevor Hoffman, Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.

The Evening

From 1976-1984, the event was held on campus. The first Americana evening started with a dinner prepared by the faculty and students in the Culinary Arts program. The dinner was held in the Band Room although in subsequent years it moved to the Culinary Arts Dining Room, which is now the Art Gallery.

Following dinner, the awards ceremony and entertainment were scheduled. Since the theater had not yet been completed, the show that first night, with Ray Bolger performing, was held in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. A year later, the program moved to the theater and was held there every year until it was moved off campus. The event was well received by the community, and the theater was generally full. The awards were given out by Stoney and the college president. At one point, the mayors asked if they could give out the awards, but Stoney said no because he didn’t want the event to become political.

The expenses for the program were paid by the community service tax that colleges were allowed to collect at the time. However, when Prop. 13 was passed, that money was no longer available, which is why Jack Scott, then president, saw the opportunity to raise funds, and the current format was established. The event was moved off campus and was held at the Disneyland Resort from 1985-2023.

In 2005, as the 30th anniversary of the Americana Awards was being celebrated, an Emeritus program was implemented, as over 200 past honorees were recognized and presented with bronze medallions attached to red, white and blue ribbons. Since then, each year’s honorees receive their own medallions.

The on-campus event drew more than 600 attendees to the campus theater. The 200 who attended the dinner prior to the awards and entertainment paid $10 for a dinner of beef stroganoff served over noodles. Of course, today’s event brings 600 together for slightly more than $10 for a four-course dinner in a spectacular setting, the proceeds of which support the work of the Cypress College Foundation. Each year the Foundation provides student scholarships, student emergency assistance, student book loans, and faculty grants among other programs.

The Closing

Stoney had seen a video of Frank Sinatra singing “The House I Live In (That’s America to Me),” and he thought the ideas expressed in the lyrics fit the theme of Americana perfectly, so each year he ended the program by reading the lyrics of that song.

He particularly emphasized the last two lines—“But especially the people/That’s America to me”—because in his mind, that’s what Americana was all about: the importance of people doing their best, serving their communities, and sharing their talents with others.

For 49 years, since that first Americana in 1976, Cypress College has continued to recognize outstanding community volunteers. We sincerely thank you for helping us celebrate these citizens and for assisting us in raising millions of dollars in support of Cypress College students.

In spring 2019, Cypress College selected its first cohort of Presidential Scholars of Distinction, a scholarship intended to recognize nine students -- one from each college pathway -- who exemplify what it means to be a Cypress College student. We’re pleased to introduce our 2023 cohort of Presidential Scholars of Distinction!

Message from the Executive Director

Howard Kummerman

Welcome to Americana – This is an important community event that we have celebrated for 49 years. Thank you for joining us to honor our Citizens of the Year and Person of the Year. We are also proud to showcase our incredible students. They pursue their education with unwavering strength and persistence against tremendous odds.

Cypress College enrollment is its highest since the pandemic which means students need our help more than ever. Cypress students continue to endure homelessness, food insecurity, medical issues, and the difficulties of caring for their children and other loved ones. Despite these challenges, our students are succeeding because of their fortitude and the Cypress College family of employees, community supporters, and you – our donors.

The Cypress College Foundation, led by your support, plays a pivotal role in the success of our students. As we celebrate our honorees and enjoy our meal during the Americana Awards, please help our students through your continued generosity and commitment.

Enjoy and thank you!

Howard Kummerman Executive Director, Cypress College Foundation

Message From the Cypress College President

Scott W. Thayer

Thank you for joining us to honor our Citizens and Person of the Year. By participating in the Americana Awards Gala this evening, you are also supporting the critical work of Cypress College, including providing financial assistance to our students. Community colleges play a unique role by ensuring that anyone who desires a higher education has the opportunity to enroll.

Your financial contributions allow the Foundation to support our students’ journeys through scholarships, emergency assistance, and funding of other important programs. While these resources may seem simple, you will hear from our students and others tonight just how vital they are to successfully completing an associate degree, university transfer, and/or career certification. In short, your support may well provide a lifeline to help someone continue their education.

Like community colleges themselves, the Americana Awards are a unique and special event that allows the college to give back to the communities we serve while providing financial support to our most-deserving and most-needy students. Cypress College is your community college, and the impact we make together is seen in the success of our students.

The focus of the Americana Awards Gala is to recognize and reward greatness in our community. It is my privilege to recognize the inspiring contributions made by each of our honorees this evening. This group represents the quiet heroes among us. They are people who roll up their sleeves and work to ensure their communities are better today than they were yesterday. Through generosity, ingenuity, hard work, and commitment, each has contributed in ways that leave a lasting impact on their community. It is indeed an honor to celebrate their contributions in this beautiful new venue this evening.

Thank you for being part of this special night. Your support of our honorees lauds the spirit of volunteerism and your generosity in support of Cypress College truly makes a difference. So, on behalf of our students, I offer my sincere

Person of the Year

A classically trained musician, a jazz pianist, a successful business owner, a talented designer, an avid outdoorsperson, a generous philanthropist, a loyal and supportive friend, a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother—the 2024 Americana Person of the Year is all these things, and more.

Music has been Bobbie Stovall’s defining passion all her life. She started playing piano by ear before she was two years old, just from listening to the radio, and at eight she learned that she had perfect pitch. When she was 13 years old, she was studying classical music at the Stephen Balogh Conservatory in Seattle. But she also had a love for jazz, so her mother arranged for her to have private lessons with well-known jazz musician Gaylord Jones. As his protégé, she became quite well known in the Seattle area and was even interviewed on the local television station.

Eventually the family moved to Arizona, and later Bobbie continued her musical education at Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in music. While the piano is her primary instrument, during college she expanded her repertoire to include the harpsichord. In college, she tuned these instruments and gave her senior concert on a 2-manual harpsichord.

Playing the piano has been one of her favorite activities all her life. She hopes to bring joy to those who listen to her, helping them feel the inner peace that music gives her. She continues to perform to this day, having become a guest artist at the GEM Theater in Garden Grove 20 years ago. Her most recent concert at the theater—”Bobbie’s Lounge: Bobbie and Friends at the GEM”—was held in January 2024, and, as has been true for her many other shows there, was a great success.

Her business experience has been as the co-owner, with her husband, Jim, of the Best Western Stovall’s Hotels. The company includes four different hotels, all located close to Disneyland, which were built in the mid-1960’s. As a contractor, Jim also built many other hotels in the area, providing a “home away from home” for the thousands of people who have enjoyed visiting Disneyland and Southern California over the years. Bobbie and Jim’s business was a large and integral part of the rapidly developing Anaheim resort area.

As Jim looked for other properties to develop, he came upon the historic old home that is currently The Anaheim White House restaurant. Built in 1909 and now a national historical landmark, by 1981 the building needed significant renovation, so Jim’s original plan was to level the property and build condominiums in its place.

Bobbie Stovall

However, Bobbie intervened, saying, “The building is too beautiful to tear down. Instead, we could fashion it after the White House in Washington, D.C.” Jim reconstructed the building, and then Bobbie and her sister decorated it, making it into a themed restaurant.

In 1987, Chef Bruno Serato (Anaheim’s 2003 Americana Citizen of the Year and the 2012 Americana Man of the Year) purchased the restaurant from the Stovalls, turning it into a highly regarded Northern Italian steak house.

Given Bobbie’s background as a musician and designer, her petite size, and her always elegant appearance, it is somewhat surprising to learn that she hunts dove, pheasant, and duck with sporting dogs. She also golfs and skis, and is particularly fond of deep sea and stream fishing. In fact, one of the biggest thrills of her life was catching a 50-pound salmon on Oregon’s Rogue River during a 65-mile float trip. It was Jim who introduced Bobbie to these activities, opening up a new world to someone whose main interest had always been music.

Having a successful business, Bobbie and Jim, who unfortunately passed away in early 2023, were inspired to share their good fortune with those in need. Bobbie was a member of the Assistance League in the city of Orange and of the Amigos del San Jose, St. Joseph Hospital, Orange. Since 1999, she has supported U-Turn For Christ in Hemet, a Christian residential rehabilitation center for those struggling with addiction.

Inspired by one of the founders, Bobbie and Jim have been long-time supporters of the Speech and Language Development Center, a special needs school for children as young as six months and up to age 21. The Center recognized their generosity by dedicating the Speech and Language Development Center Communication Building to James and Barbara Stovall.

Another favorite recipient of their generosity is Caterina’s Club, named after Bruno Serato’s mother, who once insisted Bruno cook some pasta for a little boy she saw eating potato chips because his parents couldn’t afford a proper dinner. This nonprofit feeds over 25,000 children a week and has expanded to include a housing program that helps families move from motels to apartments or condominiums.

Jim and Bobbie’s outstanding support was recognized with an award at the Caterina’s Club’s 13th annual Red Carpet Gala.

Those who are fortunate enough to call Bobbie a friend benefit greatly from her caring and giving spirit. She is kind and generous, always thinking of others and interested in what is going on in their lives. She has a warm and engaging manner, while listening carefully to what is being said. Her idea of a perfect day includes having a stimulating conversation with family or friends.

But no description of Bobbie would be complete without describing the strong and supportive relationship she and Jim shared. Bobbie describes Jim as an inspiration to her, encouraging her commitment to music while also finding ways to help her learn more about the outdoor world. He was patient and kind, consistently giving generously to those who were less fortunate.

When Bobbie first learned about the One More Productions/GEM Theater, Jim was quick to say, “Let’s go check it out.” As they learned more about the important work the theater was doing, they were both happy to support this community theater that truly is a “gem.” Jim was Bobbie’s biggest fan at her performances over the years.

Together they enjoyed ski trips, golf, fishing, and hunting, as well as traveling to many different places all over the world. Spending time at their cabin in Big Bear, especially over the 4th of July holiday, was always a highlight of their year. Family time with their two children—Tina Stovall Luis and Scott Stovall—and four grandchildren—CJ, Jimmy, and Thomas Luis, and Brooke Stovall—was always special as well.

Bobbie sums it up nicely: “I’ve been blessed with the most wonderful life imaginable” as a result of giving back to the community in so many ways. Clearly the community has been blessed as well to have her in its midst.

Congratulations, Bobbie!

City of Anaheim

Many people might claim to love their city, but how many of them would be willing to lead monthly walks for people to pick up litter? Jody Daily and Kevin Kidney are those rare individuals who do just that.

For a number of years Kevin has picked up trash on his walks throughout the city. But it was not until Kevin and Jody went to Japan and saw groups of people in green vests removing litter from neighborhoods that they realized there was a model they could use to formalize this activity.

Green Bird Anaheim, with team leaders Kevin and Jody, is part of an international volunteer organization, started in Tokyo in 2003, that removes litter from streets. The organization provides green vests, emblazoned with the Green Bird logo, “grabbers,” gloves, and anything else that is needed. Jody and Kevin organize a monthly walk, which usually draws 40-50 people who spend 1-2 hours picking up trash. The Anaheim group was the first in the United States; now there are affiliates in Costa Mesa, San Francisco, Boston, and Denver.

Of course, at the same time that people are picking up litter, they are also getting acquainted with fellow residents, so not only are Kevin and Jody helping clean the city but they are also engaged in community-building. Local businesses are now part of the effort, often offering free or discounted products to groups who remove the trash from a nearby area.

This same desire to improve their community led to Jody and Kevin’s involvement in the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, which celebrated its centennial in 2023. As professional artists who have designed products and parades for Disney properties all over the world, the couple has used their skills and talents to inject new life into the festival and parade, both of which had been declining in volunteer participation.

Jody has been the president of the nonprofit Anaheim Fall Festival for seven years, and he and Kevin spend countless hours helping with float design, obtaining sponsorships, soliciting and reviewing applications for participation, and organizing the many different activities involved in an event of this size. The festival and parade attract thousands of people; the parade has even been compared to the Rose Parade in terms of how much fun people have when they attend.

The Anaheim Historical Society has also benefited from Kevin and Jody’s participation. They have both been board members and at different times have been elected vice president of the organization.

Jody Daily & Kevin Kidney

Being part of the Historical Society fits with Kevin and Jody’s interest in history and in preserving historical buildings. After growing tired of the long commute from Los Angeles to Anaheim, they purchased and completely renovated a downtown historic home, originally built in 1897 by an Anaheim walnut farmer named John Rea. An historical sidenote: Katella Avenue was named after Mr. Rea’s two daughters, Kate and Ella.

The main room of their home is furnished with period antiques, including a player piano and pump organ from 1840. When musician friends visit, they all sometimes enjoy a “rowdy singalong.” Outside, Jody and Kevin designed the landscaping, which includes a dozen trees and a raised-bed vegetable garden.

Another way they have contributed to the city is by creating the Andy Anaheim character graphics that are used by the City of Anaheim on its website, newsletters, and on signage around town. Andy Anaheim itself is Anaheim’s official mascot, given to the city in the 1950’s by Walt Disney.

Kevin and Jody also volunteer their time to go to local schools to attend career fairs and participate along with other community leaders in reading to students.

After many years of working for Disney, in 2006 the couple opened their own business, the Kevin & Jody Show, Inc., through which they continue to do design work for Disney as well as other companies.

Not surprisingly, Jody and Kevin’s contributions have been recognized by various groups, including the California State Senate and the Anaheim City Council. Because of their many years of designing Disney parades, merchandise, and artwork, in 2023 they received the Disneyana Fan Club Legends Award. Their Green Bird efforts have earned them recognition from the Anaheim City Council, the California State Assembly and Senate, and the United States Congress.

Over the years they have fallen in love with Anaheim. The people in their neighborhood and all those whom they have met through their various civic activities have become their extended family. Preserving the history and traditions of the city has become very important to them, and thinking of ways to improve Anaheim has become their favorite project.

But first, there is some litter to pick up in the nearby park.

City of Buena Park

Beth Swift says she can be asked almost any question and the answer will be “Buena Park.” Whether she is being asked where she was born, where she went to school, where she got married, where she taught, or where she served on the school district board and the city council, the answer will be “Buena Park.”

Beth’s mother was a teacher, and from a young age Beth wanted to follow in her footsteps. While other children played various games, Beth and her siblings played school. One day, while attending Buena Park High School, Beth decided that she wanted to come back and teach history at that same school—and she did, for 15 years. Later, she taught at La Habra High School, and during her career her assignments included not only history but 14 other subjects as well.

Beth was not only a teacher but also a role model. As a young teen, she had been inspired by a cousin earning his Ph.D. so later decided to pursue her Ed.D. She used her experience to inspire her students and was delighted to find they cheered her on, proudly referring to her as “Dr. Swift” after she successfully defended her dissertation.

Even though she was busy teaching and raising four young daughters, Beth decided she wanted to do more to help her community. She was elected to the Buena Park School District Governing Board, where she served for 31 years, including seven years as president. During this time she was also active in her daughters’ PTA’s and was a member of the Rotary Club of Buena Park.

One of her favorite Rotary projects was “Books and Bags for Babies,” which certainly showcased her ability to bring different entities in the city together. The Acacia Quilt Guild of Buena Park made the drawstring bags, the Buena Park Women’s Club put the drawstrings in them, the Rotary Club purchased the books, and the Buena Park school districts provided the necessary information. When the bags were finished and filled with books, they were taken to local hospitals to be presented to new parents who lived in Buena Park.

In 2010, Beth was elected to the Buena Park City Council, where she stayed until 2022, serving as mayor twice. Her responsibilities as a councilmember included representing Buena Park on the Orange County Fire Authority, the Association of California Cities, and the League of California Cities. She was particularly active with OCFA, holding a number of positions including chair and vice-chair of the board of directors.

During her years on the city council, she became known as the “education councilmember,” sponsoring several different initiatives to help students in the city. One initiative was “Buena Park Goes to College,” designed to increase the number of residents who were college graduates. This one-day event includes motivational speakers and a college fair, during which attendees learn about college opportunities.

Elizabeth “Beth” Swift, Ed.D.

Later, she started a program to recognize recent college graduates who live in the city, and she established an Education Committee that includes superintendents of local school districts, the director of the chamber of commerce, and the mayor. It meets quarterly to discuss issues of common interest.

In addition to her elected positions, Beth has been a lifetime member of the Buena Park Historical Society, a congregant of the Neighbors and Nations Community Church, and an active participant in the Acacia Quilt Guild of Orange County.

She has received many awards for her community work, having been honored by Soroptimist International of Buena Park, Buena Park’s Woman’s Club, the Buena Park Rotary Club, and the California State Assembly.

She has also been recognized for her work as an educator: California State University Fullerton, Honored Teacher Award; Buena Park High School, Teacher of the Year; Fullerton Joint Union High School District, District Teacher of the Year; and Orange County School Boards Association, Marion Bergeson Award/Board Member of the Year. One of the things she is most proud of is having taught high school students for 21 years.

Sewing, quilting, crocheting, and embroidering are Beth’s main hobbies. She has made hundreds of dresses for special occasions, and she makes her own quilts while also finishing many of her mother’s.

She and her husband, Greg, have been married for 53 years. Sadly, in 2018, he had a debilitating stroke and is no longer able to speak or walk. However, Beth says he understands everything and “is a comfort to me.”

She takes great pride in her four daughters, two of whom are school counselors, while the other two homeschool their children. As the saying goes, “The apple didn’t fall far from the tree,” and Buena Park has certainly been the beneficiary of this family’s strong commitment to education.

City of Cypress

Jon Peat is that unusual individual who combines the analytical skills of an MBA-holder with the kindness and compassion of a person whose “Christian faith teaches [him] to love and care for others.”

With a bachelor’s degree in business administration/ finance, later followed by an MBA, Jon spent his career with the Raytheon Company, a major U.S. defense contractor and industrial manufacturing corporation. For a good part of his time with Raytheon, Jon had responsibility for strategic planning and later for “competitive intelligence,” a process that involves the collection and analysis of information for leaders to use in making decisions.

Given his background, it is not surprising that when Jon served on the Cypress City Council, from 2014-2022, he made sure that the city used strategic planning and data analysis to drive its decision-making.

Jon is focused on his family—his wife, Bonnie (currently a member of the Cypress City Council, as well as the Cypress College 2022 Alumna of the Year), and Michael, his 31-year-old special needs son. In fact, two of Jon’s civic activities are the direct result of his commitment to Michael.

In 2001, Doug Bailey (the 2018 Cypress Americana Citizen of the Year) asked Jon and Michael to join the Challenger Baseball program that Doug was setting up. This program provides “an adaptive baseball experience for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges.” After the first season, Doug asked Jon to take over the day-to-day leadership; and now, 24 years later, Jon is heading up one of the largest special needs baseball programs in the country, with about 200 participants on 16 teams.

Not only does Challenger Baseball provide a fun and supportive environment for participants, giving them the opportunity to be successful at whatever level is possible, but it also enables others—family members, “buddies” from local high school and college baseball teams, and anyone who loves baseball—to come together to cheer on these players. This is truly community-building at its best.

For his contribution to Challenger Baseball, in 2013, Jon was given the Chuck Dubski Award, named after a man who was instrumental in establishing the Champions League of PONY Baseball. It is PONY’s highest award, given to someone who “acts, dedicates and cares for the betterment of today’s youth and serving the special needs community.”

Another similar program, Champion Ministry at SeaCoast Grace Church, is part of a national Champions Club that serves people with special needs. Jon was instrumental in starting this program at his church and continues to provide leadership and support to it.

Jon Peat

Their family’s experience with Michael has given Jon and Bonnie the opportunity to serve as advisors and resources to other families struggling with the issues involved in raising special needs children. Jon gets great satisfaction from being able to use the lessons he and Bonnie have learned to help others—an unofficial but very important part of his contributions to his community.

The Boys & Girls Club of Cypress (now the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim-Cypress) has also benefited from Jon’s experience and commitment as a board member for many years. He has received numerous awards from the Boys & Girls Club in recognition of his leadership.

Jon’s most recent foray into serving his community is his appointment in 2023 as the Head of School for the recently established elementary school at SeaCoast Grace Church. They started with a kindergarten class and will add an additional grade each year. Jon is very excited about working with young children as he meets this new challenge.

Closer to home, Jon enjoys helping Michael indulge his passion for visiting fire stations and meeting firefighters. Since their very first visit, when Michael was attracted to the station because a firefighter was outside playing the bagpipes, they have visited 121 fire stations throughout the country. It is heartwarming to hear how the firefighters have welcomed Michael, showing him their equipment, giving him coats and hats and small pieces of equipment, and even taking him for rides in their vehicles.

Peat family trips always include visits to fire stations, especially those in Hawaii, which is a favorite vacation destination for the three of them.

Jon credits Bonnie with helping him find his Christian faith, his partnership with her being “crucial” in his life. They are a team, sharing their love for Michael and their commitment to their community. It is Jon’s belief that he is “living out God’s purpose for [his] life” and therefore he is at peace with where he is, finding great satisfaction in doing what benefits others.

City of Garden Grove

Joe Hammer

Anyone who is worried about getting older should spend some time with 94-year-old Joe Hammer. Joe still drives himself wherever he wants to go, serves as the treasurer of the Garden Grove Rotary Club, regularly goes bass fishing with his two sons and grandson, and pursues his woodworking hobby, often making clocks for friends. He is active both physically and mentally, easily recalling events from many different times in his life while also enjoying the challenge of completing daily Sudoku and crossword puzzles.

One of Joe’s guiding principles is being ready for any challenge. For example, in 1950 he was a student at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, CA, and not doing particularly well. He felt sure that he was going to be drafted, so he decided to enlist in the Army, choosing that branch of the service because his enlistment commitment would be only three years. However, while at the recruitment station, the Air Force recruiters encouraged him to enlist in the Air Force instead of the Army because they were not meeting their enlistment quotas. Even though the Air Force required a four-year commitment, Joe allowed himself to be persuaded, figuring, “Oh, well, it’s only one more year. I can do that.”

His business career was spent primarily in the moving and storage industry. That was the industry his father worked in, too; but after Joe and his brother were both discharged from military service, they decided to start their own business rather than join their dad. They were successful for several years, but later on the two brothers decided to dissolve their partnership. Joe went on to work for various companies in moving and storage until he eventually started his own company, which ended up specializing in helping people relocate internationally.

Joe’s father had always stressed the importance of giving back to the community, and Joe’s wife, Marie, also encouraged him to get involved. Joe ended up serving on the Safety, Parks and Recreation, and Planning commissions in the city of La Mirada, where the family lived at that time. He also held leadership positions in industry organizations, such as the California Moving and Storage Association.

When the family relocated to Garden Grove, Joe joined the Chamber of Commerce, where he served on the board for 17 years and chaired the group from 2007-2009. He also spent four years on the board of the Acacia Adult Day Center, and he has been a long-time member of the Garden Grove Rotary Club, which he twice served as president. Currently, he is the treasurer, a position he has held for 16 years.

One of the reasons he has participated in Rotary for so long is to support its commitment to the elimination of polio. When Joe was a young boy in Pittsburgh, PA, he had friends who had polio, so he saw firsthand what a terrible disease it is.

For his work in these civic organizations, Joe was named the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce Director of the Year in 2012 and 2015. In 2023 he was the City of Garden Grove Man of the Year.

Joe likes sports, especially baseball, and enjoyed coaching and holding leadership positions in the sports leagues in which his sons participated. When he served on the Parks and Recreation Commission in La Mirada, he was pleased to help with efforts to turn unused school playgrounds into baseball fields.

Joe lives by the principle that a person should act simply “because it is the right thing to do.” It was actually his older son who came up with this idea when Joe was working on a mission statement for his business. Joe’s son said, “It’s simple, dad. You do it because it’s the right thing to do.”

If Joe sees something that needs to be done, he’s willing to give it a try even if he’s not sure how to do it. As he says, “I’ll plod through it and figure it out.” He’s willing to take on challenges and see them through.

But the main thing to say about Joe is how important his wife has been to him during their 70-year marriage. Their life hasn’t always been easy, but they have had lots of adventures, and most of the time life has been good. They both firmly believe that there is nothing they can’t accomplish if they do it together. Joe says that having had Marie’s support throughout their many years together is what has made him successful in both business and life.

So, thank you, Marie, and Joe for all that you have done to help your community!

City of La Palma

Michele Steggell is a person who takes advantage of opportunities when they are presented. Whether it’s selling real estate, serving on the La Palma City Council, chairing the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors, or establishing the La Palma Community Foundation, Michele is willing to give it a try.

Her real estate career began in 2006 when her brother encouraged her to go to real estate school. He is a contractor and thought that they could work together if she got her license to sell real estate. At that time Michele was in the medical field, doing work that she did not find particularly interesting, so she said, “Why not?”

It was a propitious decision because as she says about selling real estate, “I love it!” She gets to meet so many great people, and she is able to maintain long-term relationships with them. Some of her clients have used her services five and six times in the 17 years she has been in business. She feels it is an honor to serve them and to have them become repeat clients.

It was Peter Kim, then mayor of La Palma, who encouraged her to run for city council. He felt that her knowledge of the city and her many connections with its residents would make her a valuable addition to the local government. Although she was inexperienced at first, she was a quick learner who never used her elected position for her own benefit. Even when she became mayor (twice), she felt she was still the same person, just trying to make La Palma a place that provided effective services to its citizens.

As part of her council responsibilities, she was appointed as the La Palma representative to the Orange County Fire Authority. In this position she found many helpful mentors, especially Stanton Mayor Dave Shawver, and eventually came to love being part of this organization. She became the chair of the Human Resources Committee and then in 2022 served as the chair of the OCFA Board of Directors.

Her responsibilities as mayor included attending events in other cities. One such event was a police appreciation program for the Cypress Police Department, at which a video about the national “Every 15 Minutes” program was shown. (“Every 15 Minutes” is a program for high school students that discourages drunk driving.)

Michele recognized the power of such a program and decided that La Palma’s students needed to have one as well. She enlisted the help of the La Palma police chief, and soon she was able to establish the La Palma Community Foundation, a nonprofit that raises funds to pay for “Every 15 Minutes” presentations at Kennedy High School.

Michele Steggell

Since its founding, Michele has been the president of the Foundation, and her commitment to it is so strong that she sees it as something she will do for a long time. In addition to funding “Every 15 Minutes,” the Foundation supports the School Resource Officer program (through a grant from the Orange County Public Safety Collaborative), the “Police Interaction with Youth” program at the elementary schools, scholarships, Christmas gifts for disadvantaged students, bingo for seniors, hot dogs in the park with firefighters, and other programs and services. Funds are raised primarily by a very popular annual themed party that includes music and dancing.

On the family front Michele has four nephews and three great-nieces and nephews. She enjoys watching her brother and sister-in-law being grandparents and points out that, as a “great-aunt,” she finally has the title she deserves! One of her favorite family traditions, which has lasted for more than 50 years, is for the whole family to celebrate Christmas Eve at the Northwoods Inn in nearby La Mirada.

To relax, Michele enjoys water-related activities. She visits local beaches, goes boating on Lake Mead, and especially liked visiting the island of Aruba with its many white sand beaches.

Being a Christian is an important part of Michele’s life. She has been a member of Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos for 20 years. As befitting someone with her strong Christian beliefs, her favorite book is the Bible.

Through her work on the La Palma City Council and the Community Foundation, as well as her many years of providing real estate services, Michele has made La Palma a better place to live for all its residents.

The good news for La Palma is that she plans to continue her commitment for many years to come.

City of Los Alamitos/Rossmoor

Shelli Appling is part of a second generation of honorees from that city, proving that a desire to “give back” can run deep in families. Dave Appling, Shelli’s father-in-law, was the Los Alamitos Americana Citizen of the Year in 1999. Marilynn Poe, who is like a second mother to Shelli, was honored in 2007; and Marilynn’s son, Dr. William Poe, was honored in 2020. Now it is Shelli’s turn to be recognized for her long list of contributions to her community.

While her two sons were growing up, Shelli’s volunteer work focused on their activities. She served on the board of Los Alamitos AYSO (youth soccer), volunteered for the PTA at Los Alamitos Elementary and Lee Elementary schools, and helped with Los Alamitos Jr. Baseball, working the snack shack and scorekeeping or being team mom for every team her husband coached and her sons played on.

At Los Alamitos High School, she was a member of both the Football Boosters and Basketball Boosters clubs, designing and selling Griffin (the high school’s mascot) gear at home games.

By joining the board of the Los Alamitos Youth Center, a nonprofit that has always been close to her heart, she continued to help the youth in the city. She worked Saturday night bingo games and spent many December weekends selling Christmas trees and her own personally decorated wreaths—two major fundraisers for the Center.

Shelli is currently serving on the board of the Los Alamitos Museum Association, which she joined in 2000. She helps organize events and fundraisers for the museum, and she also volunteers her time and computer skills to the Los Alamitos Football Foundation and the Finest Annual Trout Invitational Tournament, which her father-in-law started 40 years ago. Proceeds from the tournament are used to restock fish in Lake Crowley, where the tournament takes place, as well as to support cancer research, the Los Alamitos Museum, and Ronald McDonald House.

Shelli and her husband, Donny, are employed by Appling Insurance Services, which Donny’s father started many years ago. It is currently owned by Strategic Insurance Partners, but the company remains a very important part of the Los Alamitos business community, earning the honor of being named Business of the Month by the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce in 2023.

Shelli really enjoys helping out wherever she can in Los Alamitos, but her greatest love and highest priority is her family. Her two sons, both of whom earned associate degrees at Cypress College, are successful businesspeople, one in Los Alamitos and the other in Tennessee. Her granddaughter, eight-and-a-half-year-old Allie, brings Shelli and Donny great joy.

Christmases are always celebrated with the whole family, as well as the Strohmyer family. (Johnnie Strohmyer was the 1991 Cypress Americana Citizen of the Year.) Adults draw names

Shelli Appling

and then have to make a gift for that person for the following Christmas. Shelli, as a quilter and expert craftsperson, finds it rather easy to come up with gifts, but she and Donny once made a bunk bed for a family member.

The Applings are big sports fans. They love college sports like basketball and football, as well as pro baseball, football, and hockey. Shelli is a huge Dodger fan, thanks primarily to her grandfather but also her parents.

For 35 years the entire family has enjoyed an annual houseboat trip on Lake Powell, and of course during the year there are many birthdays and other occasions that bring them all together.

A surprising fact about Shelli is that for a year she and several friends played ice hockey for the Lady Kings in Los Angeles. She even got to play at Staples Center--although her games were usually at midnight--and she once scored a goal. Donny framed the puck she used to make the goal.

Another “claim to fame” that Shelli has is she can walk on stilts. Her grandfather made them for her when she was 10, and even though that was a few years ago, she is quite confident that she could still walk around the block on them today.

Shelli is highly motivated to help all the various organizations in Los Alamitos, believing that if she can help just a little, she will feel like a better person and have a greater purpose in life. She is known as someone who will help in any way she can, which is why so many people and nonprofits in town turn to her when a need arises. She has been volunteering since she was 25 years old, and fortunately for Los Alamitos, she shows no signs of slowing down!

City of Seal Beach

A loving couple for 55 years, Greg and Kathy Fellers met in 1964 as they both waited to board a bus to take them to a freshman orientation camp at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. Their friendship turned into a deep love during their college years, and they married the summer after graduation.

Kathy worked as an elementary school teacher while Greg attended the University of California, Davis, earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1972. He went on to own several veterinary medical practices in Northern California, specializing in large animals and earning the right to introduce himself as “a horse doctor.”

He also found ways to contribute to his community, serving on the Loomis City Council for several years, including a term as mayor.

Kathy kept busy with her teaching, transitioning into a 10-year stint as a computer teacher, even though she had never even attended a computer class. Fortunately, by that time, her two sons were old enough to know about computers, so they could help her.

Following their retirement in 2008, the couple decided to return to Southern California, where they were both raised. As they visited different towns along the coast, they were particularly impressed by the First United Methodist Church of Seal Beach. It was small, wellestablished, with meaningful sermons. The location was also close to where their sons and four grandchildren live. The decision was made—they would spend their retirement years in Seal Beach.

Being blessed with time and good health, they decided to contribute to the community’s “vibrancy” in any way they could.

Greg has held a number of leadership positions at their church, including service on the Board of Trustees, where he was president for five years; the chair of the Administrative Council; and the Lay Leader. Kathy has been active in the United Methodist Women organization, which she served as secretary and as its long-time president (2011 to the present). She has been the United Methodist Church Administrative Council secretary since 2012, and she and Greg both sing in the church choir.

Greg & Kathy Fellers

Also church related, but on a broader scale, Greg has served as a leader on four teams that are part of the California-Pacific United Methodist Church Disaster Response Task Force. These teams have gone into areas hard hit by a disaster to help survivors in whatever way possible.

Greg has also served on the Save Our Beach board of directors; the Seal Beach Police Foundation board of directors; as the Homeless Awareness Liaison with Seal Beach churches and the police department; and a Habitat for Humanity volunteer on build sites in California, Mississippi, and Romania. He has also been a member of this organization’s Long Beach Faith Coalition Steering Committee.

Kathy’s significant focus in the community is the LOTE (Ladies of the Evening) service club, so named because the members meet at night rather than during the day when many women’s clubs meet. LOTE members help with various Seal Beach projects, including the car show and the kite festival. Their baked goods are much appreciated by the police and fire volunteers. A very special project is raising funds to purchase teddy bears for lifeguards to give to children who are lost or scared at the beach.

Kathy has served as the LOTE historian, newsletter editor, and the LOTE representative to the Seal Beach Police Foundation homeless backpack program. Like Greg, she has been a member of the Save Our Beach board and helped with the Orange County point-in-time homeless count.

Recognition of their contributions has come from various organizations. Kathy earned the United Women in Faith Special Recognition Award in 2022. Greg was named the Outstanding Alumnus of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and he was honored with the North American Trail Ride Conference Jim Menefee Lifetime Achievement Award.

Both Greg and Kathy were thrilled to be the grand marshals of the 2019 Seal Beach Christmas Parade, an honor bestowed on people who contribute significantly to the community.

Their busy lives include plenty of physical activity: regular bike rides with friends, pickleball, snow skiing, and beach activities such as swimming. In 2000 Kathy added aerobics teacher to her resumé, and while she no longer teaches it, she continues to participate in aerobic dancing and Jazzercise.

While both Greg and Kathy have their separate activities, they stress that they work together. One of them may take the lead in a particular project, but the other one also contributes in whatever way possible. As Kathy says, “Greg and I do encourage, support and accomplish our goals as a TEAM that has prospered well for 55 years.”

And may their partnership continue for many years to come.

City of Stanton

“I believe it is easier to mentor a child than to rehabilitate an adult,” says Rigoberto Ramirez. When people ask Rigo, a long-time professional in the financial industry, “What is the best investment?” he pulls them in close and spells it out for them: “K.I.D.S.”

Rigo believes that we need to invest in kids now more than ever. They need role models and a community that is committed to them—and that is where Rigo focuses his civic involvement.

For over a decade, Rigo has been a speaker in the Youth Motivation Task Force (YMTF), a partnership of local companies, community volunteers, and schools, the purpose of which is to increase high school graduation rates and encourage continued higher education.

During his visits to classrooms, Rigo shares his personal story with the students—how his parents owned a strawberry business on the westside of Long Beach for 53 years; how he got a first-hand education on how to grow berries and cultivate relationships with the customers; how his father always told children when they stopped by the strawberry stand for free samples on their way home from school, “Invest in yourselves by learning as much as you can in school, read as many books as possible, and stretch your imagination.”

Using his background in the financial services profession, Rigo talks “dollars and cents” to the students in classes he visits: how much money will they make in certain jobs; how much of that money will go to pay taxes, then housing, food, transportation; how borrowing for college can become an overwhelming debt, etc. It is exciting when he sees the students beginning to understand this vitally important information. In fact, Rigo’s idea of a perfect day is when he sees that he has made a difference in a person’s life.

Servite High School is also the beneficiary of Rigo’s commitment to youth. He is in his second term on the school’s board of directors and does all he can to support their goal of creating “faith-filled leaders,” men who can lead themselves, their families, and their professions based on a life of Christian values.

Other ways he helps kids in his community include the following: serving as a judge for the Lions Club International Student Speaker Contest Regional Finals; participating (with his son, Nicholas) in the Santa Siren annual toy giveaway in five different Stanton neighborhoods; donating to the City of Stanton Halloween festival to purchase pumpkins, which reminds Rigo that he and his father used to plant and then donate pumpkins to the event; and supporting the fundraising efforts of the Boys and Girls Club of Stanton and the food drives of the Buena Parkbased Giving Children Hope organization.

Rigoberto Ramirez

Rigo was elected to two terms on the Stanton City Council, where he also served as mayor. He was instrumental in establishing the Talk on the Block program, through which elected officials and city staff visit different neighborhoods in the city to listen to residents’ ideas on how to improve life in Stanton. As part of his focus on helping kids, Rigo, with the support of his fellow councilmembers, also instituted a Youth in Government Day, when local high school students spend a day at city hall and get hands-on experience running a city. Stanton Jr. Council was also established to provide a group of high school students the opportunity to meet regularly and participate in city government.

He loves baseball, having played in an adult baseball league until he was 45. Then, as would be expected, he turned his attention to coaching. He has coached and umpired youth baseball throughout the local area.

He also has a passion for classic Chevrolets. His father and he used to collect first-generation Camaros. They would fix up the cars and then sell them, thoroughly enjoying the time they spent together on this hobby. Rigo and his son have continued this tradition. Once a month they join other classic car fans to cruise from Costa Mesa to Long Beach. Rigo’s current “ride” is a 1967 Camaro RS/SS convertible.

Clearly Rigo’s father was an influential figure in his life. Much of the motivation for Rigo’s civic involvement was inspired by his father telling him, “A business has an obligation to be a good contributor to the community in which it operates.” An unusual activity that he and his dad shared was going to Guadalajara, Mexico, to herd cattle that his parents owned.

From “cowpoke,” to classic car collector, to community leader, Rigo Ramirez undoubtedly has many perfect days because he has certainly made a difference in the lives of countless numbers of people. Thank you, Rigo!

DURING 49 YEARS OF AMERICANA AWARDS

DURING 49 YEARS OF AMERICANA AWARDS

Anaheim Citizens of the Year

Sarah Fay Pearson 1976

Miriam Kaywood 1977

Martin Sklar 1978

Herbert Leo 1979

Allan Hughes 1980

Violet Wheeler 1981

Jacqueline Terrell 1982

Paul Pink 1983

Eleanor Bay 1984

William Taormina 1985

Stan & Theresa Pawlowski 1986

Mel Miller 1987

Robert Kuznik 1988

Mary Bouas 1989

Arlene Taormina-Ready 1990

Arthur W. Gray, Jr. 1991

Mary Anne Mang 1992

Andrea Manes Naylor 1993

Ned Snavely 1994

Bill O’Connell 1995

Irv Pickler 1996

Elsie Reed 1997

Jeff Bowman 1998

Paul Kott 1999

Margie Field 2000

Vince Taormina 2001

Carol Latham 2002

Bruno Serato 2003

Frank & Sally Feldhaus 2004

Shirley McCracken 2006

Johrita & Bruce Solari 2007

Frank Garcia 2008

Angeline Bevins & Katheleen Florence 2009 Dorothea Stephenson 2010

Pat Piña 2011

Cathy Dutton 2020 Stephen Sain 2022

Kay Carpenter 2023

Jody Daily & Kevin Kidney 2024

Becky A. Areias 2013

Dr. June Glenn 2014

Paul & Carol Bostwick 2012

Susan & Stephen Faessel 2016

Marilyn McCorkle 2017 Drs. Thomas & Cynthia Coad 2018

Reon Boydstun Howard 2015

James & Lori Dinwiddie 2019

Buena Park Citizens of the Year

Ralph Hinds 1976

Patsy Marshall 1981

Edith Rehnborg 1986

Joseph Klockgether, Jr. 1987

Kenneth Jones 1991

R. Patrick Donnelly 1977

Jerry Matillo 1982

Donna Bagley 1992

James Jarrell 1978

Gail Dixon 1983

Benjamin Sportsman 1988

Bob Lindsay 1993

Jessie Davis 1979

Jon Dowell 1984

Pat Clark White 1989

Bea Botelho 1994

Elva Liesch Hughes 1980

Don Griffin 1985

Brenda Miller 1990

Fred 1995

Steve Knott 1996

Donna Chessen 1997

Buck & Emily Levine 1998

Richard Tefank 1999

Sharon Smith 2000

Ruth Walp 2001

Stephen W. Smith, D.C. 2007

Dennis Salts 2008

Art Brown 2012

Jim Coombs 2016

Alice Burnett 2022

Carol McCann 2023

Elizabeth “Beth” Swift, Ed.D. 2024

Richard McAuley 2017

Sue Johnson, Ed.D. 2018

Leslee Milch 2019

Mary McCasland 2020

Dale Eichman 2013

Christiane Salts 2014

Mary Sutherland 2002

Jerry Sigler 2003

Stan Ault 2009

Traycee Mayer 2004

Michael Davis 2010

Joseph & Laura Rodehaver 2015

Ellyn Clark 2006

Dr. Diane Scheerhorn 2011

Cypress Citizens of the Year

Christine Swain 1976

John Kanel 1981

Hillard Warren 1986

Jeanne Hawkins 1987

Jaunetta Strohmyer 1991

Gloria Livingston 1977

Grace Lachina 1982

Terry Hartshorn 1992

Harold Lindamood 1978

Hiroko Morio 1983

Richard Anderson 1988

John Lawler 1993

Alvin Weinberg 1979

Tony Nieto 1984

Jane Guest 1989

Andrew Lachina 1994

Jim O’Hara 1980

Bobbie Bloch 1985

Philip Wendel 1990

Marlene Pilichi 1995

Rick Gaede 1996

Darrell Essex 1997

Nick Eighmy 1998

Gay & Bill Hannah 1999

Cindy Warren 2000

Gary Tekely 2001

Karl & Penny Dash 2007

Brian & Linda Sunley 2008

Jeanne St. Clair 2012

Theresa Sherrin 2016

Lamont Miya 2017

Charles Williams 2019

George O’Hara 2020

Loree Erpelding 2022

Sandie McCarthy 2023

Jon Peat 2024

Haze Saliture 2013

Maria Sterk 2014

Walter Bowman 2002

George Hallak 2003

Louie Giampapa 2009

Frank Sabato 2004

Christy Schopp 2010

Pat & Roberta O’Toole 2015

Doug & Shelly Bailey 2018

Tammy & Chris Sherrin 2006

Frann Shermet 2011

Garden Grove Citizens of the Year

James Whitesides 1976

Stan Smolin 1981

Fran Jennings-Rafanovic 1986

Ken Slimmer 1987

Jerry Margolin 1991

Gwen Weisner 1977

Robert Main 1982

Diane Donovan 1992

Kathryn Barr 1978

Frank Kellogg, Jr. 1983

Jan Dunn 1988

Paul Scott 1993

Don Jordan 1979

Marge Swenson 1984

Jonathan Cannon 1989

Barbara Sulzbach 1994

Walter Donovan 1980

Barbara Burby 1985

Richard Hain 1990

Harold Wall 1995

Wendy Yoo 1996

Harry &

Erline Krebs 1997

Steven La Fond 1998

Connie Margolin 1999

Wanda Leyes 2000

Jack Wallin

2001

Dr. Sheldon Singer 2007

Mallory Vega 2008

Sandy Thomas 2012

Errol Giuliano 2016

Damien Lorton 2020

Virginia Moore 2022

Joe Hammer 2024

Ric Lerma 2017

Sister Brid O’Shea 2018

Tony & Emma Lombardi 2002

Virginia & Leo Zlaket 2003

Jay & Eleanor Mastroianni 2009

Marge & Tom England 2004

Linda & Lon Cahill 2010

Bill & Sue Catlin 2014

Ruth Smith 2006

Pat Halberstadt 2011

William J. Dalton 2013

Debbie & Mark Mahoney 2015

A.G. & Kelly Anvari 2019

Janice & David Skelton 2023

La Palma Citizens of the Year

Tom Wright 1976

John Burns 1981

Sharon Gutjahr 1986

Dale Hedtke 1987

Duane Schuster 1991

Ronald Dallas 1977

Gloria Scanlon 1982

Alta Duke 1992

Eugene Mascoli 1978

Frank Foster 1983

Dan Collins 1988

Chris O’Neal 1993

Norman Hansen 1979

Edna Ethington 1984

Don Fosnight 1989

Tino Romero 1994

Burton Wesenberg 1980

William Holman 1985

Carl Eriksen 1990

Keith & Chris Nelson 1995

Larry Herman 1996

David Barr 1997

Frances Klepl 1998

Louie & Irene Yamanishi 1999

Ron Burford 2000

Brian O’Neal 2001

Becky & Cliff Ishii 2007

Christine Barnes 2016

Ron Hoshi 2018

Greg Goodyear 2019

Noella Lew 2020

Mike Belknap 2023

Michele Steggell 2024

Jay & Sherrie Goldberg 2008

George & Barbara Mast 2012

John M. Alvis 2013

Richard & Joan Lutz 2002

Lauree Aragona 2003

Kitty Mallet & Rosemary Scichilone 2009

Dianna & Ralph Rodriquez 2014

Bert & Gail Poan 2017

Mick & Dee Vincenti 2022

Herb Carson 2004

Kenneth Blake 2010

Ulla Herman 2006

Ron & Elfriede Maciver 2011

Willliam “Bill” Meil 2015

Dorothy Lane 1976

Leo Greene 1981

Margrit Kendrick 1986

Lew Webb 1987

John & Anita Spinell 1991

Stella Castillo 1977

Charles Allen 1982

Judy Klabouch 1992

Shelley Gabler 1978

Mickie Foster 1983

Johanna Zinter 1988

Jim Guess 1993

Ray Sutton 1979

Myldred Jones 1984

Ron Castillo 1989

Murl Fast 1994

Charles Sylvia 1980

Kenneth Zommick 1985

Wendi Rothman 1990

Richard Kichline 1995

Germaine Erskine 1996

Anthony Selvaggi 1997

Kay Koford 1998

David Appling 1999

Don Bedard 2000

Dixie Fried 2001

Marilynn Poe 2007

Lt. Col

Thomas Edward Lasser, U.S. Army, Retired 2016

Troy Edgar 2022

Nesi Stewart 2023

Shelli Appling 2024

Kenny Brandyberry 2017

Blair Pietrini 2018

Emil Jorge 2019

Dr. William Poe 2020

Allen and Lauri McLean 2008

Shirley & James Bailey 2012

Thomas Stretz 2002

Dave Dugan 2003

Luciann Maulhardt 2009

Margaret Reep 2004

Dr. Nancy Kimber 2010

Michael McCrary 2006

Alice B. Jempsa 2011

Theresa E. Murphy 2013

Tom Barclay 2015

Larry and Chrysteen Braun 2014

Seal Beach

Citizens of the Year

From the first Americana Awards in 1976, Seal Beach was included with the neighboring areas of Los Alamitos and Rossmoor. In 2004, it was determined that residents of Seal Beach should be recognized separately. Since that time, there have been 20 Citizens of the Year from Seal Beach who were chosen by a committee of that city’s residents and honored at the Americana Awards

Jim Klisanin

2004

Bill Ayres 2010

Chuck Feenstra 2006

James C. Caviola, Jr. 2011

Barbara Blackman 2016

Donald Shoemaker 2012

Harlene Goodrich 2016

Laura Ellsworth 2017

Steve Masoner 2018

Esther Kenyon 2020

Deb Machen 2022

Esther S. Cummings 2013

Seth Eaker 2014

Tom Blackman 2007

Bob Eagle 2008

Scott Newton 2009

Dee Carey 2015

Greg & Gina Phillips 2019

Greg & Kathy Fellers 2024

Kori & Daren DeLeon 2023

Stanton Citizens of the Year

Sharon Borden 1976

Norman Ross 1981

Cliff Ronnenberg 1986

Peter Muth 1987

David Shawver 1991

Robert Brown 1977

Harry Dotson 1982

Lahoma Snyder 1992

Paul Harrison 1978

Frank Marshott 1983

Robert Pralle 1988

Joan Thomas 1993

Martha Weishaupt 1979

Alan Perry 1984

Vance Durnil 1989

Mary Navarrette 1994

Charles Rell 1980

Manuel Marquez 1985

Edward Allen 1990

Richard Juline 1995

Irene Shone 1996

Neal Hopkins 1997

Boyd & Diane Coddington 1998

Sandy Hemphill 1999

Rick Muth 2000

Bea DeArmond 2001

Jim Nelson 2007

Ann Nguyen 2008

Andreas Psaras 2012

Elizabeth Ash 2016

Tom Carpenter 2022

Brian Donahue 2023

Rigoberto Ramirez 2024

Mavis Ethans 2017

Frances Daigle 2018

Glenn McElroy 2019

Alexander (Al) Ethans 2020

Alicita Lewis-Yonker 2002

Mary Lara 2003

Pam Schoonover 2009

George & Judy Fenton 2004

Nancy Heitman 2010

Dave & Debbie Morse 2006

Sandra Stubban 2011

David M. Ronnenberg 2013

Yvonne and Allen Ansdell 2014

Debbie & Joel Greer 2015

Americana Men & Women of the Year

Roger Armstrong, Ray Bolger, Howard “Hap” Graham, Herbert Stanley Dunn, Ella Mae Morse, Eugene Eagles 1976

Henny Youngman 1977

Will Geer 1978

Sterling Holloway 1978

Mickey Mouse 1979

Louis Nye 1977

Joyce McKenzie Hassing 1977

Milburn Stone 1979

Julie Adams 1980

Tom Tully 1977

John McGreevey 1978

Edgar Bergen 1978

Al Lohman & Roger Barkley 1979

Peter Marshall 1980

Gene Autry 1977

Ferd Johnson 1978

Marion Knott 1979

Leland Cooley 1978

George Gobel 1979

Stubby Kaye 1980

J.D. Morgan 1980

Mr. Blackwell 1980

Roy Campanella 1981

Billy Daniels 1981

Americana Men & Women of the Year

Tom Sullivan 1981

Carl Karcher 1982

Buddy Ebsen 1982

Tony Romano 1983

Rudy Vallee 1981

William Shallert 1983

Gloria DeHaven 1981

Dr. Sammy Lee 1982

Mildred Vessels 1983

Gary Owens 1981

Lola Montes 1982

Geri Jewell 1983

Paula Kelly 1982

Jack Smith 1982

John Raitt 1983

Don Newcombe 1983

Florence Arnold 1984

Mel Blanc 1984

Ken Carpenter 1984

Sons of the Pioneers 1984

John Haretakis

Don Meadows 1984

Americana Men & Women of the Year

Peter Ochs 1989

John & Donna Crean 1993

Peter & Mary Muth 1994

Mark Chapin Johnson 1997

Don Karcher 1985

Ron Dominguez 1990

Myldred Jones 1998

Mary B. Jones 1986

Tom Nielsen 1991

Stan Pawlowski 1995

Judith Swayne 1999

Ralph Clark 1987

Marion Knott 1992

Betty Belden-Palmer 1995

Stan Oftelie 2000

Louise Pomeroy 1988

Carl Karcher 1992

Margaret & Lew Webb 1996

Bishop Jaime Soto 2001

Isabelle Villaseñor 2002

Bill Medley 2007

Frank Garcia 2011

Sandra Hutchens 2015

Bruno Serato 2012

Lisa Fujimoto 2016

Chief Brian Fennessy 2022

Liz Dunster 2023

Bobbie Stovall 2024

Catherine Sorensen 2017

Clifford Ronnenberg 2018

Jill Bolton 2019

William C. “Bill” Taormina 2020

Mark Eaton 2014

Trevor Hoffman 2013

Swen Nater 2014

Ed & Dixie Arnold 2003

Margie Lewis 2008

Vince Ferragamo 2004

Jan Harp Domene 2009

Bill Wood 2005

Jack Scott 2009

Irv Pickler 2006

Tommy Lasorda 2010

Americana Committee

City Committees

Anaheim

Lori Dinwiddie, Chair

Carol Bostwick, Reon Boydstun-Howard, Council Member Stephen Faessel, Susan Faessel, Sally Feldhaus, Cathy Dutton-Meyers, Stephen Sain

Buena Park

Cypress

Garden Grove

Mayor Art Brown, Chair

Alice Burnett, Sue Johnson, Mary McCasland, Fred Smith

Phil Wendel, Chair

Sandra McCarthy, Rob Johnson, Paulo Morales, George O’Hara, Delight Sittman

Susan Lerma, Chair

Kathryn Barr, Sue Catlin, Paul de Dios, Council Member Stephanie Klopfenstein, Damien Lorton

La Palma

Noella Lew, Chair

Chris Barnes, Alta Duke, Mayor Marshall Goodman, Cliff Ishii, Steve Shanahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mark I. Waldman

Liz Dunster Erika Records

Dr. Margie Lewis President Emeritus Cypress College 2020 Americana Chair

Howard Kummerman Executive Director Cypress College Foundation

Carmen Koo Owner/Partner Applied Air Conditioning

Barbara Dunsheath, Ed.D Member, Board of Trustees NOCCCD

Veronica Avila Vice President, Branch Manager U.S. Bank

Sandra K. McCarthy Community Volunteer 2004, 2006 Americana Chair

Rachel Ghatikar Director of Development Cypress College Foundation

Los Alamitos

Americana Committee

City Committees

Seal Beach

Stanton

Marilynn Poe, Co-Chair

Johnnie Strohmyer, Co-Chair

Dave Boyer, Mark A. Chirco, Council Member Shelley Hasselbrink, Emil Jorge

Scott Newton, Chair

Gina Elefante, Vice-Chair

Barbara Barton, Kori DeLeon, Jim Klisanin, Council Member Lisa Landau, Deb Machen, Steve Masoner

Joanna Succar, Chair

Mavis Ethans, Co-Chair

Jhovana Ramirez, David Ronnenberg, Mayor Dave Shawver, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Warren, John Warren

Johnnie Strohmyer Community Volunteer 1997 Americana Chair

Phil Wendel Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., ret. 1995, 1996 Americana Chair

Lynette Young Cypress College

Delight Sittman Remax Realty

David Shawver City of Stanton 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024 Americana Chair

Beth Piburn Los Alamitos Kickoff Chair

Cypress College Foundation Board of Directors

President

Curtis Scheetz

Total Environment Management, Retired

President-Elect

Dr. Barbara Dunsheath NOCCCD Board of Trustees

Vice President

Dr. Damon de la Cruz Cypress College, Mortuary Science

Treasurer

Phil Wendel

Past Board President Yamaha Motors, Retired

Secretary

Carmen Koo Owner/Partner, Applied Air Conditioning

Past President

Ken Vecchiarelli Golden State Water Company

Cypress College President

Dr. Scott W. Thayer

Veronica Avila U.S. Bank

Bryan A. Bentson Bentson, Vuona & Westersten, LLP

Stephen T. Blount

NOCCCD Board of Trustees

Dr. Kay Bruce

Cypress College, Retired

Tony Cardenas

Southern California Edison

Liz Dunster

Erika Records

John Kelly

Vice President, TNT Fireworks

Mark Lauderback Chief of Police, City of Cypress

Les Lewis

ACCO Engineered Systems, Retired

Dr. Margie Lewis

Cypress College President Emeritus

Sandra K. McCarthy Community Volunteer

Shivon Ozinga

Vice President, Forest Lawn Memorial –Parks & Mortuaries

Nitesh Patel

Each One Teach One Inc.

Beth Piburn

Cypress College, Retired Los Alamitos Medical Center

Clarissa Serpas

Public Affairs Manager, SoCalGas

David Shawver

Mayor, City of Stanton

Delight Sittman RE/MAX Tiffany Real Estate

Lynette Young

Cypress College, Fine Arts

Howard Kummerman Executive Director

Rachel Ghatikar Director of Development

Tanner C. Linden, CSEP, DES Special Events & Development Coordinator

Lesley-Anne Loon Administrative Assistant III

Victor Jimenez

Special Project Coordinator

North Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees

Evangelina Rosales, President

Jeffrey P. Brown, Vice President

Barbara Dunsheath, Ed.D., Secretary

Ryan Bent

Stephen T. Blount

Ed Lopez, J.D.

Jacqueline Rodarte

Jesus Ramirez Jr., Student Trustee, Cypress College

Chloe Serrano, Student Trustee, Fullerton College

Byron D. Clift Breland, Ph.D., Chancellor

Scott W. Thayer, Ed.D., President, Cypress College

Cypress College Foundation

The Cypress College Foundation recognizes more than 300 exceptional students each year with scholarships totaling nearly $400,000.

The Cypress College Foundation is a non-profit organization founded to raise money for the college through donors who care about our students. These funds are designated to assist students with scholarships and support other important college programs. Oversight of the Foundation comes from a group of dedicated volunteers serving as the Board of Directors, along with the leadership of the Cypress College president.

The 2024 Scholarship Awards Ceremony will be held in person at Cypress College on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

2023 Scholarship Awardees

CYPRESS + Marriott Voyager

Sabrina Tosti

Baking and Pastry Arts, 2023

Cypress + You

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Sabrina Tosti

Baking and Pastry Arts, 2023

Having grown up baking with her grandmother, it is just something that’s always been in Sabrina Tosti’s life. She knew she enjoyed baking birthday cakes for family and making desserts for different holidays, so after earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Cal State Fullerton, she decided to earn a degree in baking and pastry arts at Cypress College.

Sabrina, who was named the 2023 Presidential Scholar of Distinction for the CTE pathway, hopes to combine the knowledge gained in those two degrees by one day opening her own bakery. In the meantime, she looks forward to growing in her craft by first participating in a culinary internship in the Marriott Voyager program, then continuing in the hospitality industry.

Read the full story:

CYPRESS + CSUF

Garrett Deiro Kinesiology, 2022

Cypress + You

KINESIOLOGY

Garrett Deiro Kinesiology, 2022

During his childhood, Garrett Deiro logged many more hours than most in doctors’ offices and operating rooms, having undergone four open-heart surgeries by the time he was 14 due to a congenital heart defect. He came to trust and value the care he experienced, leading to an interest in medicine as a career to become like the physicians who helped him, and to help children like him in kind.

Garrett was selected as the 2022 Presidential Scholar of Distinction for the Kinesiology pathway. He transferred to CSUF in fall 2022 and plans to pursue medical school after earning his bachelor’s degree.

Read the full story:

CYPRESS + UCI

Mia Nguyen Pre-Engineering, 2023

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, MATH

Cypress + You Mia Nguyen

Pre-Engineering, 2023

Mia came to the United States from Vietnam when she was 15 years old, ready for a challenge. It was her dream to go to college in the U.S., and she worked hard to make that dream a reality. That included joining the military and applying to four-year colleges. She achieved her goal of serving her new country, but was turned away by the colleges she contacted.

Mia pivoted and started her higher education journey at Cypress College. She selected Cypress for its wide range of classes and support services, like EOPS and the Veterans Resource Center. In 2023, Mia became the Presidential Scholar of Distinction for the SEM pathway and transferred to UCI as a chemical engineering major to further realize her dreams, sharpen her skills, and give back through service to others.

Read the full story:

CYPRESS + UCI

Lia Thompson Biology & Chemistry, 2021

Cypress + You

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, MATH

Lia Thompson

Biology & Chemistry, 2021

Knowing she'd need to support herself to afford college, Lia took a semester off and went to work directly out of high school, then transitioned to taking classes while working part-time. After being promoted to a full-time position, Lia found she had much less time for classes and decided something had to give. She quit that job to prioritize her education and became a part-time tutor instead, eventually working in the college's L/LRC as a tutor and Supplemental Instruction leader.

Lia's scholarly passion is genetics. She transferred to UCI in fall 2021 to study biochemistry and one day hopes to earn a doctorate and work in genetics research to help prevent the suffering caused by genetic diseases.

Read the full story:

Alumnus of the Year

In 1996, the Cypress College Foundation initiated the “Alumnus of the Year” Award in celebration of the college’s 30th anniversary. Every year since, the Alumnus of the Year has been honored at graduation. The award serves as recognition for the personal/professional achievements of our alumni and their contributions to the community and to society. Past recipients, with their position at the time, include:

1996 - Stan Oftelie, CEO, Orange County Business Council

1997 - Dwayne Washington, M.D., Emergency Care Physician

1998 - David Holmquist, Athletic Director, Biola University

1999 - Robin Yaffe Tschumper, Executive Director, LaCrescent-Hokah School District 300 Foundation

2000 - Tom Stretz, Executive Director, Los Alamitos Youth Center

2001 - Nancy K. Smith, Registered Nurse, Los Alamitos Medical Center

2002 - Mike Sellers, Chief of Police, City of Fullerton

2003 - Andy Fu, Service Manager, Irvine Toyota

2004 - Mark Eaton, Retired NBA Basketball Player

2005 - Geri Jewell, Actress, Comedienne, and Advocate for the Disabled

2006 - Walter K. Bowman, Owner, Bowman Real Estate

2007 - Mark Feitelson, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Biotechnology Center, Temple University

2008 - Sheila Carlon, Ph.D., Program Director & Associate Professor, Regis College Health Services Administration and Management

2009 - Danielle Nava, Director, Public Affairs, Planned Parenthood Orange and San Bernardino Counties

2010 - James Savage, Ph.D., Professor of Politics, University of Virginia

2011 - John Moore, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Westmont College

2012 - Pierre Habis, Senior Executive Vice President, Union Bank

2013 - Pamela Kahn, Coordinator, Health and Wellness, Orange County Department of Education

2014 - Reyna G. Rosas, Teacher, Long Beach Unified School District

2015 - Captain Russ Bird, U.S. Navy, Retired

2016 - Wayne T. Kistner, Attorney at Law

2017 - Swen Nater, Retired ABA and NBA Basketball Player

2018 - Curtis Scheetz, Owner, Total Environmental Management, Inc.

2019 - Catherine Sorensen, Philanthropist

2021 - Nancy Matsui, Retired, American Airlines

2022 - Bonnie Peat, Council Member, City of Cypress; Women’s Club of Cypress

2023 - Betty Sarkis, Educator Garden Grove Unified School District

Alumnus of the Year

The Cypress College Foundation selected Betty Sarkis as the 2023 Alumnus of the Year. Betty was born and grew up in Tehran, Iran. As a Christian minority, after the Revolution in 1979, she was forced from her home and came to America through political asylum, arriving in San Francisco. Although she could speak Aramaic, Farsi, and French, she spoke no English.

She moved to Cypress and began her journey in 1989 at Cypress College. She started learning English as a second language and graduated in 1991. She then transferred to CSULB and completed her BA and MA in French and began teaching at CSULB as she earned her teaching credential and her first teaching position. Betty is now a high school teacher in Little Saigon where she teaches French and English Learning Development and helps immigrant students from Vietnam, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Mexico.

Because of her life-changing experience at Cypress College, Betty has been a strong supporter and advocate of the college. She has inspired her husband, Troy Edgar, to give back to Cypress College. Together they have been actively involved since 2007 with the Cypress College Foundation providing significant support through the Americana events that provide an opportunity to students like her to get their education. In addition to her efforts, her husband was also awarded the 2022 Americana Citizen of the Year representing Los Alamitos.

Betty is grateful for her experience at Cypress College and the opportunity that was provided with so many memories and inspiration from her professors and counselors.

Betty Sarkis

In Memoriam

Through the years we have seen the passing of these friends, former “Men and Women of the Year” and “Citizens of the Year,” who devoted much of their lives to helping others.

Citizens of the Year

Anaheim

Eleanor Bay

Angeline Bevins

Mary Bouas

Dr. Cynthia Coad

Dr. Thomas Coad

Arthur Gray Jr.

Frank Feldhaus

Margie Field

Katheleen Florence

Allan Hughes

Miriam Kaywood

Herb Leo

Stan Pawlowski

Theresa Pawlowski

Sarah Fay Pearson

Irv Pickler

Patricia “Pat” Piña

Elsie Reed

Martin Sklar

Dorothea Stephenson

Jacqueline Terrell

Violet Wheeler

Buena Park

Stan Ault

Donna Bagley

Jesse Davis

Michael Davis

James Jarrell

Kenneth Jones

Elva Liesch Hughes

Buck Levine

Bob Lindsay

Mel Miller

Edith Rehnborg

Dennis Salts

Jerry Sigler

Sharon Smith

Ben Sportsman

Ruth Walp

Cypress

Richard Anderson

Walt Bowman

Nick Eighmy

Bill Hannah

Jeanne Hawkins

Darrell Essex

John Kanel

George Hallak

Andrew Lachina

Grace Lachina

John Lawler

Gloria Livingston

Tony Nieto

Jim O’Hara

Chris Sherrin

Brian Sunley

Christine Swain

Hillard Warren

Alvin Weinberg

Garden Grove

Barbara Burby

Bill Catlin

William Dalton

Walter Donovan

Jan Dunn

Richard Hain

Don Jordan

Frank Kellogg

Harry Krebs

Steve LaFond

Ric Lerma

Bob Main

Connie Margolin

Jerry Margolin

Jay Mastroianni

Sheldon Singer, M.D.

Ken Slimmer

Barbara Sulzbach

Marge Swenson

Harold Wall

Gwen Weisner

Jack Wallin

James Whiteside

Leo Zlaket

La Palma

John Alvis

Ron Burford

John Burns

Dan Collins

Ron Dallas

Larry Herman

Dale Hedtke

Bill Holman

Becky Ishii

Frances Klepl

Elfriede Maciver

Ron Maciver

Kitty Mallet

Barbara Mast

William “Bill” Meil

Chris O’Neal

Gloria Scanlon

Rosemary Scichilone

Duane Schuster

Burton Wesenberg

Tom Wright

Los Alamitos/Rossmoor

Charles Allen

James Bailey

Shirley Bailey

Don Bedard

Stella Castillo

Germaine Erskine

Mickie Foster

Leo Greene

Alice Jempsa

Myldred Jones

Margaret “Peggy” Reep

Anthony Selvaggi

John Spinell

Ray Sutton

Charles Sylvia

Lew Webb

Johanna Zinter

Kenneth Zommick

Seal Beach

William “Bill” Ayres

Barbara Blackman

Bob Eagle

Seth Eaker

Stanton

Edward Allen

Sharon Borden

Robert Brown

Boyd Coddington

Frances Daigle

Bea De Armond

Harry Dotson

Vance Durnil

Paul Harrison

Neal Hopkins

Richard Juline

Mary Lara

Alicita Lewis-Yonker

Manuel Marquez

Frank Marshott

Peter Muth

Mary Navarette

Jim Nelson

Alan Perry

Robert Pralle

Charles Rell

Norman Ross

Irene Shone

Joan Thomas

Martha Weishaupt

Joan Thomas

Martha Weishaupt

Men and Women of the Year

Ralph Clark

Donna Crean

John Crean

Jan Harp Domene

Ron Dominguez

Mark Eaton

Sandra Hutchens

Mary B. Jones

Myldred Jones

Carl Karcher

Don Karcher

Marion Knott

Tommy Lasorda

Mary Muth

Peter Muth

Betty Belden Palmer

Stan Pawlowski

Irv Pickler

Louise Pomeroy

Judith Swayne

Lew Webb

In Memoriam 2023-2024

Gloria Livingston

1977 Citizen of the Year City of Cypress

Andrew Lachina

1994 Citizen of the Year City of Cypress

Becky Ishii

2007 Citizen of the Year City of La Palma

Sharon Smith

2000 Citizen of the Year City of Buena Park

FORMER CYPRESS COLLEGE

In an important step to establish a lasting legacy for Cypress College students, the Foundation established the Legacy Society. Donors who commit to an endowment of $10,000 or more through a will, trust, annuity, insurance policy or outright cash, are inducted into the Legacy Society. The Foundation inducted 36 Charter Member families into the Legacy Society in 2017. Legacy Society donors include members of the community, Cypress College faculty, managers, staff, and retirees as well as Foundation Board members. Of particular interest is that five former college presidents have all committed their support to Cypress College through the Legacy Society.

To join the Legacy Society or for more information contact:

I am participating in the Cypress Legacy Society because of the transforming impact that it will have on students. Particularly important is the education this will provide for first-generation students, students from low-income families, and students deserving a second chance. My contribution and the contributions from others to the Cypress Legacy Society will provide scholarships to deserving students for many years to come.

Jack Scott

Howard Kummerman, Executive Director or Rachel Ghatikar, Director of Development

Cypress College Foundation

714.484.7126

PRESIDENTS SUPPORT LEGACY SOCIETY

Bob Simpson

Cypress College is a special place doing amazing things for students. Having been a member of the Charger family, I know the value of our mission in transforming the lives of our students. Being a Legacy donor provides the opportunity to support that mission now and into the future.

JoAnna Schilling

As President of Cypress College, it was my honor to contribute to, and support, the Legacy Society at Cypress College. When a donor gives to the Legacy Society they are making a life-changing difference in the lives of students who are beating the odds of economic, racial, and cultural barriers. While our students possess a resilience born of courage, grit, and enormous potential, the Legacy Society ensures they also have the financial support to achieve their dreams. I am proud to commit to an endowment that ensures the economic future of these amazing students, and the communities in which they live.

Margie Lewis

I’m a member of the Cypress College Legacy Society because I want to do all I can to ensure that future students will have the financial support they need to complete their degrees and certificates. By setting up an endowment through the Foundation, I know my gift will be used effectively to help students for many years to come. It’s my way of following Nelson Henderson’s quotation: “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

Mike Kasler

Having immigrated to the United States with my family, my parents ingrained in me the importance of education. They believed education was the “equalizer” in terms of achieving one’s goals. As a youngster I didn’t always understand that, but as I grew older I did and instilled the same in my children. There is no better return on investment for our country than investing in a student’s education---the Legacy Society does that! You can become part of that investment.

Bob Simpson, JoAnna Schilling, Margie Lewis, Mike Kasler

CypressCollegeFoundation.org

Cypress College Foundation thanks Total Environmental Management for their tireless support to ensure our students reach their full potential

CONGRATULATIONS

BOBBIE STOVALL

Cypress College Americana 2024 Person of the Year

“It is a true joy to see Bobbie, and the entire Stovall Family, being honored for all that they have done, and continue to do, for our community here at the hotels, as well as throughout Orange County. Bobbie and Jimmy have always considered each and everyone of the team a true part of their success. We are grateful for being a part of the Stovall’s Hotels of Anaheim, and we celebrate this honor with Bobbie and the family.”

Congratulations again, for such a well deserved honor!

Yours truly,

227 Team Members

Best Western Stovall’s Hotels of Anaheim

WWW.STOVALLSHOTELS.COM

Congratulations to the 2023 Cypress College Alumnus of the Year!

Betty Sarkis

“I am so proud of you and your incredible journey”. Love, Troy and the Edgar Family

Please check out the Ameritocracy podcast!

Listen to stories of Merit, Success and the American Dream!

Congratulations

To our hometown heroes!

Kevin Kidney

Jody Daily

Honoring An Anaheim Icon

We join the Americana Awards in celebrating the living legacy of Bobbie Stovall.

As part of Anaheim’s first family of hotels, creator of The Anaheim White House, founding supporter of Caterina’s Club and a champion of live music and the arts, we thank and celebrate all you’ve done for Anaheim!

Cypress Congratulates

Citizen of the Year Jon Peat

CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL

Bonnie Peat Mayor Pro Tem

David Burke Council Member

Scott Minikus Mayor

Anne Mallari Council Member

Frances Marquez Council Member

MARK MARK MARK

WALDMAN WALDMAN WALDMAN

Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Pro Tem

NITESH NITESH NITESH PATEL PATEL PATEL Council Member Council Member Council Member

MARSHALL MARSHALL MARSHALL GOODMAN GOODMAN GOODMAN Mayor Mayor Mayor

DEBBIE DEBBIE DEBBIE BAKER BAKER BAKER Council Member Council Member Council Member

JANET KEO JANET KEO JANET KEO CONKLIN CONKLIN CONKLIN Council Member Council Member Council Member

Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations!

MICHELE STEGGELL MICHELE STEGGELL MICHELE STEGGELL

LA PALMA CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

LA PALMA CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

LA PALMA CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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JULY 11 - AUGUST 1 (THURSDAYS)

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HOMETOWN HEROES

SEAL BEACH CI TIZENS OF THE YEAR

Joe Kalmick Co uncil Member

Lisa Landau Ma yor Pro Tem Schelly Sustarsic Mayor

Thomas Moore Council Member

Nathan Steele Council Member

GREG AND KATHY

Hi ghly involved in their church, Habitat for Humanity and Save Our Beach. They are stellar community leaders who never say no to an opportunity to serve.

California

PRIDE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD ViSiON

The City of Stanton is proud to be honoring our fellow community members at the 49th Annual Americana Awards. A special congratulations to Stanton’s 2024 Honoree:

RIGOBERTO RAMIREZ RIGOBERTO RAMIREZ

Howard Kummerman, Executive Director

9200 Valley View Street

Cypress, CA 90630 714-484-7126

hkummerman@cypresscollege.edu

cypresscollegelegacy.org

ENDOWMENT GIFT OPTIONS

An endowment gift may be designated for a specific purpose. Please let us know if you wish to restrict the use of income from your gift for a specific program or purpose. You may wish to make the endowment gift in your honor, or in memory of another person. We can help you make a gift that creates a legacy of remembrance for you and your loved ones.

For additional information on endowment giving or to review information about our endowment plan, please contact us. We look forward to helping you create your legacy!

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES OUR WORK POSSIBLE

Did you know that by making a gift to our endowment, you can create a permanent source of income that will ensure the continuation of our programs far into the future? This type of meaningful gift can create a legacy for you while providing lasting support for our mission.

PLANNED GIVING BRIEF

CREATE YOUR LEGACY WITH AN ENDOWMENT GIFT

YOUR LEGACY SOCIETY ENDOWMENT GIFT WILL GROW TO BECOME A PERMANENT LEGACY OF SUPPORT FOR OUR GOOD WORK!

WHY MAKE A LEGACY SOCIETY ENDOWMENT GIFT?

An endowment gift is a gift to an established fund that is permanently invested.

When you make an endowment gift, you create a steady stream of annual income to support our good work. Your gift will be maintained in perpetuity and make a lasting, meaningful difference.

There are several ways in which you can make an endowment gift either today or as part of your estate plan.

WAYS TO MAKE AN ENDOWMENT GIFT

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY

When you transfer your cash or appreciated property (stock, CDs or real estate) to our endowment, we will agree to pay you fixed-income for life at a rate based on your age. You may benefit from a charitable deduction and a portion of your income may even be tax free.

GIFT OF CASH

You can start an endowment with a single gift of cash paid today or over time. Your Legacy Society gift will grow over time, ensuring future success for Cypress College students.

BEQUEST

A gift to our endowment made through your will or trust, may provide your estate with valuable tax savings. Your endowment bequest can be a gift of a specific asset, percentage of your estate or the residue (what's left after specific bequests are made to your family). Your endowment gift will create a permanent legacy of lasting support for our work!

Cypress College Foundation

9200 Valley View Street

Cypress, CA 90630 714-484-7126

foundation@cypresscollege.edu cypresscollegelegacy.org

When you know the secret of throwing one, a boomerang always comes back to you. In the same way, our organization has a secret you may not know. It's a charitable gift annuity.

When you fund a charitable gift annuity with us, you get cash back at high, fixed annual rates that never change.

BUILD YOUR LEGACY WITH MANY HAPPY RETURNS

OUR CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY GIVES YOU PAYMENTS EVERY YEAR FOR AS LONG AS YOU LIVE

When you fund a charitable gift annuity, we agree to send you a check each year for as long as you live, based on your funding amount and your age at the time of funding. The payment amount never changes. In addition, you may also receive:

An income tax deduction this year for part of the funding amount.

● If you fund it by transferring stock, some of your capital gains are eliminated, some spread over a number of years.

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● After a lifetime of payments to you, any remaining funds automatically support our mission in your name.

Call or email us to learn what your payment rate and tax benefits will be. When you do, ask about deferred charitable gift annuities and other options that may give you greater payments and tax benefits.

The

The North Orange County Community College District

CONGRATULATES

Bobbie Stovall

Person of the Year

2024 Citizens of the Year

The Stovall’s Hotels of Anaheim would like to Congratulate Bobbie Stovall on her much deserved award!

We also wanted to thank the Cypress College Foundation for all the excellent work they have done and continue to do. -

Honoring Bobbie Stoval and all the Citizens of the Year

THE WHOLE FAMILY CELEBRATES WITH BETH SWIFT

On receiving the Americana Award!

BUILT ON PURPOSE.

Sundt is a proud sponsor of Cypress College’s mission to support their students and enrich society.

As a diverse and innovative builder, we excel at solving the industry’s toughest challenges. Our mission is as simple as our work is varied and complex: To be the most skilled builder in America.

Courtyard of Cypress College’s new Science, Engineering, and Math Building

Cypress College Swap Meet Congratulates

All Honorees and Cypress College on Serving the Community

ORANGE COUNTY PROFESSIONAL

FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION

Congratulate

Congratulate

LIZ DUNSTER

Bobbie Stovall

Americana Person of the Year 2024

Americana Woman of the Year 2023

& All Americana Citizens of the Year

& All Americana Citizens of the Year

OCFirefighters Proudly Serving:

Buena Park

Cypress

Garden Grove

La Palma

Los Alamitos

Seal Beach

Stanton

From all of us at... OHHGROUP.COM

O’Connell Hotels & Hospitality

Congratulations to Bobbie Stovall

Cypress College Americana 2024 Person of the Year!

In recognition of the many lives that Bobbie and Jimmy Stovall have blessed with their charitable acts, and the help and support they have provided to so many organizations, Cypress College is bestowing this honor, and we could not be more thrilled for the entire Stovall Family.

It has been a true blessing to have worked alongside Bobbie and Jimmy, and witnessed firsthand their generosity and willingness to always provide help when it is needed. Our friendship spans many decades and generations between our families, and we are so grateful for the memories made, and the future that lies ahead.

Congratulations Again!

Love the O’Connell Family

Congratulations to the 2024 Americana Honorees

The Westin Anaheim Resort is proud of its Cypress College alumni associates and leaders, including Executive Chef James Burton. Overseeing the property’s distinct collection of restaurants and bars, Chef Burton provides inspiration and opportunities for local graduates to launch and advance their careers in the hospitality industry.

The Westin Anaheim Resort is honored to host the 2024 Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards and congratulates tonight’s honorees for their community contributions.

Learn More about The Westin Anaheim Resort at westinanaheim.com.

What is Associated Students?

Associated Students (A.S.), the student government of Cypress College, provides learning, leadership, and service opportunities outside the classroom. A.S. is responsible for organizing many events and activities on campus throughout the academic year, pushing forward student-oriented initiatives, and representing all Cypress students in the shared governance process on campus by their service on campus committees. Follow

Cypress College Associated Students

George

The Seal Beach Lions Club

The Seal Beach Lions Club

Congratulates

Congratulates Seal Beach’s Citizens of the Year

Greg & Kathy Fellers

Seal Beach’s Citizen of the Year

For Their Amazing Contributions to the Community

Esther Kenyon

For Her Amazing Contributions to the Community

Our heartfelt congratulations to all of those who are being honored as Citizens of the Year at the 2024 Americana Awards. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and your vision to improve our neighborhoods and cities. It is persons such as yourselves who make our world a better place and you are appreciated by all of us. Continue shining bright and achieving more!

Congratulations to all Americana Honorees

Southern California SMACNA

is a proud supporter of the Americana Awards.

Congratulations to tonight’s honorees.

CATERINA’S CLUB &THE ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE

CONGRATULATE

WE ARE TRULY SO PROUD OF THIS WELL DESERVED HONOR!

Proud Supporter of the Cypress College Foundation

Planning

MAASCO.COM

The Boys & Girls Club of Stanton and the Stanton Lions Club congratulate Rigoberto Ramirez, citizen of the year.

Thank you Rigoberto for all of your hard work and dedication to our community. You are very deserving of this honor.

Congratulates the 49th Annual

Americana Awards Honorees

In Loving Memory of Bill Hannah

Americana Cypress Citizen of the Year 1999 Cypress College Foundation Board Member

The Hannah Family and the Woman’s Club of Cypress Congratulates All the Americana Honorees

SoCalGas is proud to support the Cypress College Foundation for its commitment to giving a more stable and solid foundation to current and future generations. With dedication to education and advocacy, students can become productive adults empowered with dignity, compassion, and promise. Congratulations to the 2024 Americana Award honorees!

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Congratulations to the honorees for their outstanding contributions to our community. Your generosity and commitment are an inspiring example for us all.

The Ventura Family

Our Donors

Platinum

Gifts of $100,000+

Anonymous Aviation Donor

Mal & Kay Bruce

Edison International

Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries Platinum

Foundation for California Community Colleges

Kaiser Permanente

Catherine Sorensen

Total Environmental Management

Union Bank

Gold

Gifts of $25,000+

Anonymous Gifts Gold

James P. Brugger & Margaret Bell

Bonna Campellone

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc

Robert Friedman

Golden State Water Company

Diane Henry

JH Real Estate Operating Partners, LLC

La Habra Community Support

Landmark Certified Development Corp.

Marjorie Lewis

MAAS Companies Inc.

Terry & Sandie McCarthy

Newport Diversified NOCCCD

George & Sharon Orff

Curtis and Jill Scheetz

JoAnna & Steven Schilling

School’s First Credit Union

State of California

Sundt Construction Inc.

The Boeing Company

The Hilgenfeld Foundation for Mortuary Education

U.S. Department Of Treasury

Waltmar Foundation

Woman’s Club of Cypress

Silver

Gifts of $10,000+

Air Treatment Corporation ALMQUIST

Dan Almquist

Anaheim/Orange County Hotel & Lodging Association

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Care Ambulance Service

Mark Chatinsky

City of Buena Park

City of La Palma

City of Stanton

Clean City, Inc., Bill Taormina

Carolyn Croom

Damon de la Cruz

Sanjuana De La Torre

Chuck & Erzsebet Dunster

Philip Dykstra

Troy & Betty Edgar

Barbara Dunsheath & Jim Finn

Les Fujimoto

German Auto Body

Ron Godshalk

Jolena Grande

Bill & Gay Hannah

Carol Harvey

Hazelrigg Claims Management Services

Richard Hock

Sheron R. Huston

Jewish Long Beach

Knott’s Berry Farm

Jefferson Leeper

Cheryl Marshall

Morgan Stanley

Josh Newman

Elizabeth Nielsen

O’Conner/McMullan Family Fund

Orange County Professional Firefighters Association

P2S Engineering, Inc

Beth Piburn

Regina Rhymes

Seal Beach Lions Club

Robert & Denise Simpson

Delight Sittman

So Cal Gas

Southern California SMACNA

Brinda Subramaniam

The Grateful Foundation, Inc.

Ken & Robin Vecchiarelli

Bryan & Maura Ventura

Brenda Vosbein

Dave & Lou Wassenaar

Westberg White Educational Foundation, Inc.

Bronze

Gifts of $2,000+

A. O. Reed & Co.

Virgil Adams

Adventure City Inc.

Rick Alonzo

Dantonio Alvarez

TNT Fireworks American Promotional Events, Inc.-West

America’s Warrior Partnership

Anaheim Community Foundation

Anaheim Family YMCA

Visiting Angels

Applied Air Conditioning

Ron Armale

Assistance League of Garden Grove Association of Business Trial Lawyers - LA

AT&T Bronze

Bob Babajian

Gloria Badal

Bank of America

Greg & Christine Barnes

Kathryn Barr

Richard Cooper & Mike Belknap

Shailesh & Jayshree Bhakta

Frank & Ruth Bila

Ed Bonanni

Paul & Carol Bostwick

Ethel Bowman

Reon Boydstun-Howard

Mark Bradley

Pradip Brahmbhatt

Lisa Brandon

Kenny Brandyberry

Arthur & Chris Brown

Buena Park Noon Lions Club

Buena Park Police Association, Inc.

Alice Burnett

Nancy Byrnes

Cambridge West Partnership, LLC

Karen Cant

Card Integrators

Casa Youth Center

Treisa Cassens

Anthony & Sandy Ceron

City of Anaheim

City of Cypress

City of Los Alamitos

Control Air Enterprises LLC

CR&R Inc. Environmental Services

Creative Air Mechanical Services, LLC

CSI Fullmer

Cypress Chamber of Commerce

Cypress Funeral Services Inc.

Cypress Police Department

Matthew Davies

Dan Davitt

Day Construction Inspections

Paul De Dios

Oscar Delcid

James & Lori Dinwiddie

Our Donors

Michael Dix

DLR Group

Josiah & Tanya Doby

Brian & Hedy Donahue

Darin Drabing

Alta Duke

Cathy Dutton-Meyers

Emcor Services/Mesa Energy Systems Inc.

Angi Enriquez

Darrell Essex

Everett Dorey, LLP

Stephen & Susan Faessel

Fast 5 Xpress Holding IV, LLC

Richard Fee

Chuck Feenstra

Brian Fennessy

Alicia Flores

Foundation Pile Inc.

Emily France

Donna Friess

Fullerton College

Patricia Ganer

Juan Garcia

Garden Grove B.P.O.E. 1952

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center

Rachel Ghatikar

Giuliano Family Trust

Global Conductor

Joel Gober

Juan Gonzalez

Greg Goodyear

Peter Grant

Dawn Griffin

Wendy Grose

Mike Haley

Yong Han

Richard Hannon

Andrea Hannon

Harry’s Heroes Foundation Harry’s Heroes

Theresa Harvey

Ryan Heflin

Brite Heiss

Victor Hernandez

Hillside Memorial Park & Mortuary

Jill Ingram

Roger & Holly Iris

Irvin Howard Enterprises for Reon Howard

William “Cliff” Ishii

John Jaeger

Jeanette James

Adria Jimenez-Vicuna

Johnson Consulting Group

JCI Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP

Emil Jorge

John & Diana Kelly

James Kelly

Pat Kent

Kinetic Mortgage

Michael Klyde

KNN Public Finance

Liana Koeppel

Carmen Koo

Paul & Lisa Kott

Frances Krum

Howard Kummerman

La Casa Garcia

Erin Lacorte

Leonard & Janet Lahtinen

Mark Lauderback

Robert Laurens

Ric Lerma

Clifford Lester

Eric Lester

Noella & Dickson Lew

Les Lewis

Ivory Li

Brent & Laurie Little

Los Alamitos Medical Center

LPA Architecture, Inc.

Paul & Mariellen Lussman

Manhattan Beach Toyota

Steve “Paul” & Lisa Masoner

George & Karen Mast

Richard & Pat McAuley

Marla McBride

McCarthy Builders

Mary McCasland

Marianna McClananhan

Michael McClean

Marilyn McCorkle

Wesley McCurtis

Dylan McDanniel

Sandy McElroy

Scott Minikus

Teri “Lynn” Mitts

Lamont Miya

Paulo Morales

Therese Mosqueda-Ponce

Kaveh Motadi

Laurie Murray

Grace Nakayama

Crystal Neer

Scott & Cathy Newton

Don Nielsen

George & Martha O`Hara

Patrick O’Brien

O’Conner Laguna Hills Mortuary

Mary “Fola” Odebunmi

Dirk O’Dette

Kristen Oliver

Shivon Ozinga

P2S Engineering

Pacific Western Bank

Evie Palicz

Kimberley Pawlik

Payden & Rygel

Pearson Education

Jon & Bonnie Peat Peat

Bonnie Peat

James & Catherine Phillips

Pick Your Part Auto Wrecking

Piper Jaffray

Piping Industry Progress and Education Labor P.I.P.E.

William C. & Marilynn M. Poe

William Poe V

Precoa

Colin Preston

Irma Ramos

Rancho Mission Viejo

Rancho Santiago Community College District

Alba Recinos

Kathleen Reiland

Jacqueline “Jackie” Rodarte

Debra & Richard Rodriguez

Evangelina Rosales

Rotary Club of Cypress

Stephen Sain

Christiane Salts

Steven Schilling

Stephen Schoonmaker

Bryan Seiling

Gabrielle Shaw

David & Jennifer Shawver

Kenneth Siegel

Barry Siegel

Robert Sittman

Dave & Janice Skelton

Ned Snyder

Kathryn Sonne

Soroptimist International of Garden Grove

South Coast Controls

Southern California Edison

Southland Industries

Stanton Lions Club

Chris Stehman

Nesi Stewart

Jaunetta “Johnnie” Strohmyer

Superior Foods Sales

William & Gunilla Svendsen

Elizabeth “Beth” Swift

Our Donors

Bill Taormina

Vince Taormina

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

TMS Toyota Motor Sales, USA

Craig Tomooka

Toyota Place

Vertical Systems

Abel Vicuna

Frank Villarruel

Victor & Erlinda Villegas

Mic & Dee Vincenti

Ramona Vosburg

Jerice Walker

Tiffanie Ward

Warland Investments Company

James Watson

Phil Wendel

Helaine Wesley

Hank Wesseln

Joanne Wilkerson

Carol Williams

Fredrick Williams

Troy Wilson

David Wilson

Brenda Wilson-Codispoti

Wincome Management & Development Inc

World Trade Printing

Yamaha Motor Corp, USA

David & Michele Zenk

Charger

Gifts of $1,000+

ACCO

ACCO Engineered Systems

Maha Afra

Ashleigh Aitken

Alchymia

Belinda Allan

Charles Allen

Raul Alvarez

American Federation of Teachers (ADFAC)

Paul Andresen

Allan Ansdell

Emma Anton

A.G. and Kelly Anvari

Appling Insurance Services, Inc.

Arctic Cooling Systems

Becky Areias

Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs

William Ayres

Ken Babb

Russell Bacarella

Santanu Bandyopadhyay

Steven Banneck

Terry and Barbara Barton

Batesville Casket

Bay Town Realty

Michael Bedard

Ron Beeler

Bentson, Vuona & Westersten, LLP

Randal Bessolo

Thomas Blackman

Bonanni Development

David Booze

Mary Bouas

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Anaheim-Cypress

Donald Brand

Jeffrey Brown

Deann Burch

Mark Burnside

C33, LLC

George Callison

Dennis & Cristina Canning

Kay Carpenter

Joyce Carrigan

Christie Digital Systems

City of Seal Beach

Byron Clift Breland

Cynthia Coad

Jeff & Allison Coburn

Michael Cooper

CR&R Incorporated

Cypress Gardens

Cypress Lawn Cemetary Association

Rick Darnell

Karl Dash

James Davis

Monique Davis

Jenna De Long

BJ Delzer

Jim DeMaio

Bernard and Nina Demarkey

Jay Di Silvestri

Jeffrey Diehl

Ronald Dominguez

Scott Drolet

Candace Dewitt & Marc Drucker

John Dupuy

DWWTL INC. DBA NEWPORT LEXUS

Amber & Bobby Enriquez

Evangelina Estrada

Sue Fardette

Mitch & Julia Felde

Marah Fineberg-Kuck

Inner Circle For Tom Carpenter

Donna Ford John Opkins

Aaron France

Bill & Debra Frederickson

Michael Frey

Ray Fuentes

Lisa Fujimoto

Lillian “Penny” Gabourie

Bill and Martha Garcia

Rod Garcia

Geotechnical Solutions

Michael Gilmore

David Godoy

Golden Star Technology, Inc.

Golden Touch Auto

Harlene Goodrich

Brian Gray

Green Hills Memorial Park

Joel Greer

Lynn Groff

Danielle Guthrie

Gary & Sharon Gutjahr

Tiffany Hamp

Harry’s Cafe

Eric Lester and Rebecca Hart

Shelley Hasselbrink

Helix Electric

Larry Herman

Anna Herzog

Jim Hindman

Gary & Jessica Holder

Steven Hollins

Bradley Horner

Tara Hubsch

Insight Investments

Interval House

Robert Jahncke

Jane Jepson

Julie Jevremov

Keith & Sue Johnson

Kevin Jones

Sarah Jones

JP Wang

Kennedy Court Reporters Inc.

Key Air Conditioning Charger

Kiwanis Club of Cypress

Judith Klabouch

Judy Klabouch

Paul Kott

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

Andrew Lachina

Lisa Landau

Lenore Landis

Roberta Lawrence

Maria Lazo

Mike & Lisa Lee

Susan Lerma

Our Donors

Elmer Bugg & Cherry Li-Bugg

Elaine Lipiz Gonzalez

LKQ Corporation

Los Alamitos Race Course

Brookfield Los Angeles Builders Inc

Lori Lynn

Ernest & Thelma Machado

Giovanni & Jaclyn Magginetti

Vince Marchetti

Rick & Dana Martens

John Mary Bouas Bouas

Mason West, Inc

Linda McCoy

Glenn McElroy

Kim Megyesi

Deborah Michelle

Miller Toyota & Miller Honda

Leroy Mills

Margaret Mohr

Virginia “Ginny” Moore

Moore Ruble Yudell

Jim Murphy

Danielle Nelson

Lionel & Fay Ng

O.C. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation

Brian O’Neal

Orange County Automobile Dealers Association (OCADA)

Orange County’s United Way for ATT

Guillermo & Mary-Anne Ortega

Pat O’Toole

Patron Property Management, Inc.

Scot Payne

PayPal Giving Fund

Karma Pemba

Kevin Peterson

Tuyen Pham

Greg & Gina Phillips

Piper Jaffrey

PPC Plumbing Piping & Construction, Inc.

Phillip Pope

Marc Posner

Robbin Preciado

Prime Healthcare for La Palma Hospital

Jesus Silva & Sharon Quirk-Silva

Rigoberto “Rigo” Ramirez

Richard Rams

Angie & Erik Ray

RETA CA

Alison Robertson

Patrick Rochon

Charmain Ronnenberg

David Ronnenberg

Rose Hills Mortuary

Ann Marie Ruelas

S Planner USA, Inc.

Savannah School District

John Sciacca

Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce Service Corporation International (SCI)

Corey Sianez

Chet & Audra Simmons

Dasha Smith

Steinberg Architects

Anna Steven Poynter Poynter

Jim & Karen Sullivan

Anthony Taylor

Gail Taylor

Thank a Vet

Toyota of Huntington Beach

Tustin Toyota

Stanley Tutton

Jesse Urquidi

Henry Veirregger

Lyn Vernazza

Keith Vescial

Mario Villafan

Steve Villanueva

Ralph Webb

West Anaheim Medical Center

West Anaheim Medical for Fishman, D

Tia Wildermuth

Peggy & Eric Wilson

Mick and Terry Woodbury

Barbara Woolner

Xerox

Mariellen Yarc

Eldon Young

Lynette Young

Catherine Youngerman

Andrew Yu

College

Gifts of $500+

Cecilia Aguayo

Robert & Rachel Alanis

Robyn Alhadeff

Amy Alikhani

Mike Ambrosi

Michelle Ankele-Yamashita

Doug Bailey

Myles Bailey

Pamela Ball

Tom Barclay

Nam Bartash

Rick Beall

Ann-Marie Beck

Kathy Bell

Laurel Best-Linton

Louise Bierei

Kenneth Blake

Steve Blount

Sandra Blumenthal

Larry Boberg

Jill & Mark Bolton

Arthur Brown

Lee Bucsko

Allen & Carola Bundy

Kevin Bundy

Sylvia Bunette

Jeff Burnett

C33 for Barton Place

Canyon Composites

Carolyn Carpenter

Tom Carpenter

Veronica Carpenter

Joe Carter

Ron & Judy Carter-Johnson

Matthew & Megan Ceppi

Marilyn Chad

William Chamberlin

Ling Ling Chang

Shari Cipolla

Jorge Cisneros

Megan Coats

Robert Collacott

Fullerton College Foundation, inc.

Tom & Crystal Cook

Thomas & Crystal Cook

Jim Coombs

Milan & Linda Cornett

Cottons Point Design Inc.

Rod Cox

Crean Foundation

Joseph Cvetas

Cypress College

Raed Dakaak

Anthony Damato

Anthony D’amato

Richard Darnell

Penny Dash

Carl David

Catherine Davis

Carmen Davis

Dawn Decker

Alfred Delgadillo

Nancy Deutsch

Shirley Dinwiddie

District Managers Association (NOCCCD)

Dao Do

Our Donors

Thomas & Annie Dohner

Donation

Steve Donley

Temperence Dowdle

Tina Duarte

Shiela Dudley

Yolanda Duenas

El Monte Rebekah Lodge #338

El Zarape

Gina Elefante

Shawn Ellis

Angela Ellison

Loree Erpelding

Eduardo Escobedo

Al Ethans

Falck Mobile Health Corp. (dba Care Ambulance)

Brian Faul

Amber Fdn for Craig Annette

Sally Feldhaus

James & Carol Fenlon

Nat & Renee Ferguson

Field Time Target and Training, LLC (FT3)

Wilson Figueroa

Christiana Finn

First Class Vending, Inc.

Steven Fish

Steven Flanagan

Philip Fleming

Ricky Fobear

Daniel Frank

Jennifer Frew

Lisa Gaetje

Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce

Garden Grove Community Foundation

William Gedney

Alan George

Rachel George

June Glenn

Craig Goralski

Akiko “Allison” Gotoh

Charles Griffith

German Guevara

Pam Haddad

Joe Hammer

Wendy Hansen

Glenda Harris

Howard Harris

Karol Hatch

Elena Helme

Ulla Herman

Richard Hodge

Joshua House

Jim Householder

Travis Hudson

International Cargo Equipment

Mike Jacobs

Marcia Jeffredo

Ann Marie Jennison

Rob Johnson

Michael Kasler

Alex Keller

Franck Khalifa

Gary & Arlene Kimata

Kiwanis of Greater Stanton

Jay Kotin

Diana Kotler

Louis Krebs

Medina La Rosa Jorge

Jason Lawson

League of Women Voters of North Orange County

Craig Lee

Cherry Li-Bugg

Nitroactive.net Licata

Richard Lighstone

Joanna Lin

Kathleen Llanos

Lesley Loon

Jim Lowman

Lina Lumme

Norm Lussier

Deborah & Greg Magnuson

Val Mallari

Les Malo

Marquis Escrow

Mark Marth

Sal Martin

Ernesto Martinez

Dave McCament

Brendan McCarthy

Shirley Mccracken

Sandy & Phil McElroy

Armando Mendoza

Jason Merchey

Donna Miller

Young Min

Albert Miranda

Nicole Mirante-Matthews

Ken Mitchell

Joann Mizutani

David Moeser

Thomas & Sharon Moore

Sharon Moore

Mathison Moreto

NADA Foundation

Swen Nater

Kevin Nowak

John O`Neill

David Okawa

Ginger Osman

Elizabeth Pacheco

Jennifer Page

Paul Paiement

Alice Palicz

Murray Palitz

Robert Palumbo

Andreas Pasaras

Jeff Patterson

Paul Kott Realtors, Inc.

John Payne Jr.

Celeste Phelps

Mark Pickering

Brian Pickler

Donald Pickler

Sergio Pina

Piper Sandler & Co.

Anita Pittman

Christina Pluhar

Adrienne Poan

Alexander Porter

Deidre Porter

Precious Life Shelter, Inc.

Gordon Preston

Andreas Psaras

Joe & Valentina Purtell

Shannon De La Rosa & Carlos Quintanilla

R2A Architecture

John Raggett

Bo Ralston

Alejandra Ramirez

Efrain Ramirez

Jhovana & Rigo Ramirez

Jaime Ramos

Tim Rasmussen

RE/MAX Tiffany Real Estate

Katy Realista

Sebastian Reed

Alan Reza

Joyce Ricci

Jerry Ristrom

Richard Rodriguez

Yvette Rodriguez

Martha Rosmus

Paul Rowley

Darian Royse

Maritza Rudisill

RunSignup Inc.

Carlos Sandoval

Paul Sanford

Teresa Santana

Our Donors

Jennifer Sasai

Patrick Scanlon

Diane Schmitz

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Jenae Sexton

Ann Sheridan-Solis

Daniel Sherrin

Paul Sherrin

Sue Shimrock

Gary Shin

Samantha Simmons

Cristina Sims

David Skorupinski

Patricia Smith

Johrita Solari

Eileen Soskin

St. Irenaeus

Aaron Steger

Maria Sterk

Michele Stewart

Scott Stiles

Carole Stone

Barbara “Bobbie” Stovall

James Stovall

Johnnie Strohmyer

Rachel Strong

Student Insurance

Tao Rossini APC

Maria Tarango

Sandy Thomas

Barbara Thompson

David Toigo

Miguel & Selina Toloza

Brian Travis

Hector Uriarte

Cornelius & Cynthia Van Loon

Daniel Villa

Ernie & Vivian Villarreal

Tony Vo

Kathryn Wada

John Wagner

Mark Waldman

Jane Walker College

Raymond & Elizabeth Ward

Christopher West

Westmont of Cypress

Whitney High School Associated Student Body

Vanessa Widener

Chelsi Wilson

Christy Wylde

William Wynder

Xavier Group

Ken Zapanta

Ryan Ziegenbusch

Larry Zucker

Sustaining

Jeff Aase

Andrea Abramowitz

Lydia Abramson

Marisol Acevedo

Jason Aceves

Carlos Acosta

Judith Adams

Scott Adams

Anthony Addimando

Shirley Addimando

Alfred Adedigba

Ifeoluwa Adedigba

ADM Fashion

Keith Adolphus

Sandra Adolphus

Sandra Adolphus

Kristina Afan

Cristina Aguilar

Marvin Aguilar

Leo Aguilar

Carla Aguilera

Emma Aguirre

Dawndra Ahart

Tharwa Ahmad

Zaid Ahmed

Joyce Ahn

D.c. Aiken

Tina Aimerito

Mark Aimerito

Michael Akseven

Erik Albertson

Clansy Cabrera Albillo

Rod Albright

Thomas Albright

Javier Alcala

Kevin Alcala

Sandra Alcala

Maria Alcantara

Rocio Alcazar

Jacob Aldana

Debra Aldrich

Brian Aleman

John Alexander

Brason Alexander

Jorge Alfaro

Samantha Alfaro-Diaz

Andrew Alhadeff

Brian Allan

Jennifer Allan

Damon Allen

Roger Allen

Jennifer Allen

Deven Allen

Don Allison

Lisa Allison

Kimberly Alofaituli

Noor Altoma

Santiago Alvarez

Melissa Alvarez

Nan Alvarez-Gray

Monica Amador

John Amador

Amazon Smile

Angela Amenero

American Legion Post 295-Cypress

Gita Aminloo

Nicole Aminloo

Christina An

Richard Anaya

Rose Anchondo

Nicholas Anda

Mary Anderson

Kristine Anderson

Kurt Anderson

Moody Ang

Lilly Angel

Katalin “Kati” Angelov

Angels Baseball

Julie Angevine

Julie Angulo

Genette Angulo

Jessica Ankele

Anonymous

John Anosa

Ariane Anselmo

Susan Ansorge

Robert Anthony

Sam Anvari

Apple American Group

Don Appling

Don & Shelli Appling

Anella Aquino

Joe Aragona

Marc Aranda

Maycoll Arata

Traci Aratari-Vitug

Maria Arce

Laura Archuleta

Harry Archung

Luis Arciniega

Liz Arcos-Realpe

Filemon Arellano

Abel Arellano

Gerardo Arenado

Luis Arenado

Jazlyn Arevalo

Erika Arias

Victor Arizmendi

Arthur Arizpe

Marisol Arizpe-Fernandez

Nick Arman

Our Donors

Regina Armenta

Angelica Armenta

Joseph Armenta

Norma Armenta

Samantha Armenta

Laura Armor

Eric Armstrong

Holly Armstrong

Darrel Arnold

Barry Arnold

Lisa Arnold

Lorretta Arredondo

Rachel Arroyo

Christina Arsenescu

Jessica Arteaga

Giselle Arteaga

Danny Arteaga

Renato Arteaga

George Ashley

Lara Assadi

Assistance league of Anaheim

Association for India’s Development LA Chapter

Richard Astin

Lisa Atchison

Holly Atchison

Chandra Atkinson

Karen Aubrey

Jose Auditor

Steve Auger

Wynette Augustine

Julie Aulisio

Ko Aung

Kimberley Austin

Frederick Avakian

Norberto Avalos

jennifer avalos

Vicente Avalos

Andrea Avalos

Susie Avalos

Hiram Aviles

Jim Ayer

Shaila Azuara

Edward Azzam

Mary Babineau

Diana Badilla

Natividad Baez

Sergio Baez

Krystofer Angelo Bagunu

Christopher Bair

Joanne Baizer

Lynette Baker

Chris Baker

Wirt Baker

Monagail Baker

Renee Baker

Jaimeane Balanga

Jennifer Balch

Duane Ballard

Sue Baltazar

Jessica Banderas

Steve & Mary Banneck

Benito & Olga Jane Bantigue

Janille Bantigue

Donna Bantigue

Isabel Banuelos

Anthony Barajas

Kaleb Barbosa

Lynn Barboza

Aban Barela

Emil Barham

Thomas Barile

Shannon Barisoff

Barisoff, Diversified, LTD

Jennifer Barkenhagen

Shadfar Barkordar

Alexandra Barlow

Joseph Barnabee

April Barnes

Tara Barnes

Baylee Barnes

Vincent Baroldi

Carolyn Barr

Rachel Barrad

Martha Barragan

Thomas Barraza

Steve Barraza

Julie Barreda

Kevin Barrera

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Our Donors

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Thank you to our Auction Donors

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Adventure City Inc.

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Artistic Nails

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Black Gold Golf Club

Blue Cotton Photography

Bowers Museum

Bradford Renaissance Portraits

Café Hiro

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Conroy’s Flowers

Costco Cypress #748

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Crystal Restaurant & Banquet

Cypress College Health Sciences Department

Cypress College Kinesiology/ Athletics

Cypress College Theatre and Dance

Cypress Farmers Market

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Erzsebeth “Liz” Dunster

ECOS

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Field Time Target and Training, LLC (FT3)

Frontier Real Estate Investments, Inc.

FT3 Indoor Gun Range

H2Go Cypress

Roseanne Halcomb

Harrys Cafe

Hope Reigns Foundation

Imperial Jewelry Co. Inc.

In-N-Out Burger

Irvine Park Railroad

Cliff & Becky Ishii

Island Packers

Jack Randall Photography

Javatinis Espresso & Gelato

Michael Johnson

Katella Deli & Bakery

Jean Kilrog

Carmen Koo

Yumi Kushi

La Casa Garcia

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, Orange

Susan Lerma

Noella and Dickson Lew

Dr. Marjorie Lewis

Rose Lotts

Deb Machen

Maderas Steakhouse

Mama’s on 39

Manna Development Group OKMO, LLC

Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids

Molly McClanahan

Margaret Mohr

Paulo Morales

Musical Theatre West

Josh Newman

NickCo Hospitality Group

OAD Photo

Odysea Aquarium

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O’Malleys Bed & Breakfast

Orange County Sheriff

Orange Couny Fire Authority Center

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Pacific Symphony

Dr. Nitesh & Niti Patel

Elizabeth “Beth” Piburn

Planes of Fame Air Museum

Gail Poan

Polly’s Pies

Cindy Prather

Prep Kitchen Essentials

Reprise Winery

Road Runner Winery

Roclord Studio

Evangelina Rosales

Sammys Food & Wine

Curtis Scheetz

Dr. Joanna Schilling

Senor Big Ed

David Shawver

Gail Simpson

Delight Sittman

Dr. Lydia Sondhi

Southwest Airlines

Sprouts Farmers Market

Staples

Subs n Grub

Taco Surf

Tanaka Farms

Temecula Olive Oil Company

Kami Testa

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix-Scottsdale

The Jarvis Conservatory

The Long Beach Playhouse

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County

The Sun News

TNT Fireworks

Ulla Herman

Union Bank (Cypress)

Cindy Van Loon

Kenneth Vecchiarelli

Vessels Club at Los Alamitos Racetrack

Mic and Dee Vincenti

Wilson Creek

Yamaha Motor Corp, USA

Mariellen Yarc

Zulu Nyala

Ganahl Lumber

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The Cypress College Foundation is proud to once again announce the annual scholarship in tribute to all Americana Honorees. The Americana Awards Outstanding Community Leader Scholarship will be awarded to a Cypress College student who demonstrates extraordinary service to the community.

This $1,000 scholarship was awarded for the first time at the May 2021 Cypress College Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony.

If you would like to contribute to the Americana Community Service Scholarship Fund, please make your online donation at Cypresscollegefoundation.org or mail your check to the Foundation Office.

Vivian Tieu was the first recipient of the Americana Awards Community Leader Scholarship in 2021. Vivian is a Cypress College Ambassador and pursuing a career as a Hospital Administrator. Congratulations Vivian for demonstrating outstanding leadership on campus and beyond!

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At U.S. Bank, we’re passionate about empowering our community to make smart financial decisions. Our financial education programs discuss important topics like how to save money, build credit and keep your money safe. You deserve to feel confident when you manage your money.

U.S. Bank is proud to support Cypress College Foundation.

The Americana Awards began almost 50 years ago as part of our nation’s Bicentennial celebration. Its original purpose, which is still true today, was to recognize outstanding community volunteers—people doing their best, serving their communities, and sharing their talents with others. More than 400 exceptional honorees have been recognized for these very special awards.

We have partnered with the Westin Anaheim Resort to continue this tradition of excellence in a fresh and exciting new venue. The Westin Anaheim Resort, with its state-of-the-art facilities and elegant ambiance, provides the perfect backdrop for celebrating the achievements of our honorees.

Americana is the Foundation’s annual major fundraising event and has raised millions of dollars over its 48-year history. These funds support Cypress College students through scholarships, emergency assistance, and campus programs that promote student success.

foundation@cypresscollege.edu

www.AmericanaAwards.org