2008 Woodie Awards
Students follow the academic 'Road to Excellence'
Scholarships: Recipients acknowledged for their achievements at event
By: Katrina Romero
Issue date: 5/27/04 Section: News
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"I was like, 'Wow.' It was a great feeling; it felt good," Luna said.
America Almazan, 21, Spanish major, another Puente scholarship winner, was not even aware that she had won when she first received her invitation.
"I didn't know what it meant, so I reacted late," the 21-year-old said.
After each scholarship winner was recognized, he or she received a certificate and then proceeded to take pictures with Fallo.
After the ceremony, scholarship winners, donors and guests were invited to have refreshments supplied by the cafeteria.
The recipients will be able to pick up their awards at the Cashier's Office.
Other highlights included a Hawaiian chant by Randy Chang, who said it was a "blessing" for both donors and recipients to be able to come together to celebrate success.
Meidl, a champion kayaker despite being severely injured in a construction accident in 1986, encouraged the students to be proud of their accomplishments.
He also encouraged the scholarship recipients to be proud to be a part of the college.
"El Camino is one of the top community colleges in our nation," he said to the students.
"You provide a lot and resemble a lot for us in our community. When you receive your award today, be proud."
America Almazan, 21, Spanish major, another Puente scholarship winner, was not even aware that she had won when she first received her invitation.
"I didn't know what it meant, so I reacted late," the 21-year-old said.
After each scholarship winner was recognized, he or she received a certificate and then proceeded to take pictures with Fallo.
After the ceremony, scholarship winners, donors and guests were invited to have refreshments supplied by the cafeteria.
The recipients will be able to pick up their awards at the Cashier's Office.
Other highlights included a Hawaiian chant by Randy Chang, who said it was a "blessing" for both donors and recipients to be able to come together to celebrate success.
Meidl, a champion kayaker despite being severely injured in a construction accident in 1986, encouraged the students to be proud of their accomplishments.
He also encouraged the scholarship recipients to be proud to be a part of the college.
"El Camino is one of the top community colleges in our nation," he said to the students.
"You provide a lot and resemble a lot for us in our community. When you receive your award today, be proud."