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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 2O1 1
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS BANQUET
THURSDAY,APRIL 14, 2011
DENTON SENIOR CENTER
DENTON, TEXAS
A Note of Thanks
With deep appreciation for parents,family and
all those people who have provided unconditional
love and support to these students, so that they can
continue on their path to a higher education and
life success.
Una Nota de Agradecimiento
Con profundo aprecio por los padres,Jam iliares,
y todas aquellas personas que han proporcionado
a estos estudiantes amor y apoyo incondicionales
para que puedan seguir su camino de educacion
superior y &ito en la vida.
KEVIN ALEXANDER YUTANI DENTON LULAC COUNCIL # 4366
Kevin will graduate from the DistinguishedAchievementAward at John Guyer
High School with a 4.9063 GPA and an SAT score of 1800.A student athlete
in cross-country and a track Varsity, Kevin has been recognized as Student
of the Month and a member of the National Honor Society. He volunteers at SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Worth, the League of Friends, and his
Church Youth Ministry. Kevin will be attending the University of Texas at 2011
Austin majoring in Biology,before continuing his studies in Medicine.He is
the son of Fernando and Carmen Yutani.
Kevin received the LULAC/Vela-Codina National Scholarship funded by
the Vela-Cordina Family.
ADRIAN ZAMBRANA CARLOS LEONARDO CALVO
Carlos will graduate from the Distinguished Achievement Program at John
Adrian will graduate from the Recommended High School Program with Guyer with a 4.2069 GPA, and an 1800 SAT score. Carlos is a member of
a 3.0 GPA. He is very interested on the study of the brain and will focus Guyer's Orchestra, is recognized as a National AP Scholar and a member
his studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy while attending the North Central Texas College. Adrian is the son of Claudia Roman. of the Who's Who? Society,the National Honor Roll, and Health Science
Tech Education Program. He will pursue a degree in human biology at
Adrian received a scholarship from the North Central Texas College. Baylor University before continuing his medical studies. Carlos is the son
of Daniel and Claudia Calvo.
Carlos received the LULAC/Brock Honors Scholarship funded by Former
Denton Mayor Euline and Dr. Horace Brock.
CAMILA FERNANDA CELIS
Camila will graduate from the Distinguished Achievement Program
at John Guyer High School with a GPA of 4.3939, and a SAT score of
1340.A student athlete in Varsity tennis, Camile is also a member of the
National Honors Society, the Spanish Honor Society,the Peer Assistance
Leadership program, and the SEDD Dance Team. Camila will attend
the University of Texas at Austin, where she will major in Industrial and
Manufacturing Systems Engineering. She is the daughter of Jose Celis
and Marta Cristales.
Camila received a LULAC Honors Scholarship.
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MICHAEL ANTHONY CUDD RAUL SOBERANES
Michael will be graduating from the Recommended High School Raul will be graduating from the Distinguished Achievement Program
Program at Billy Ryan High School with a 3.5625 GPA, and a 1359 SAT at Denton High School, with a 4.2059 GPA, and a 21 ACT composite
score. A student athlete, Michael is a Texas All-State Wide Receiver, score. Raul received a certificate of recognition for his contributions to
a 2011 Texas State Finalist for football, an Eagle Scout, and has held the Automotive Technology Team at the Advanced Technology Complex
several leadership positions at his Church. Michael will be majoring in that built an electric dragster that broke a world record in 2010. He
Business and Pre-Med at the University of North Texas. He is the son of performs community service at the Good Samaritan Society. Raul will
Thomas and Mariella Cudd. be majoring in Computer Science at The University of North Texas. He
is the son of Raul and Sorina Soberanes.
Michael received a LULAC/Harris Honors Scholarship funded by Dr. Raul received a LULAC Honors Scholarship.
Glenda Harris.
IZAMAR FLORES CHRISTOPHER S. TORRES
Izamar will graduate from the Distinguished Achievement Program at John Christopher is graduating from Billy Ray High School with a 3.8929
Guyer High School with a GPA of 4.7941, and an ACT of 1670. He was and an SAT of 1290. Christopher is a person with proven determination
selected to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine who faces challenges with a positive attitude and outlook, and values
for two consecutive years, the National Society of High School Scholars, education. He is planning to major in Business with a minor in
and the National Honor Society, and is also an active participant in the Psychology at The University of North Texas. Christopher is the son of
Multicultural Club and the Key Club.He will attend The University of North Pedro y Maria Ester Torres.
Texas where he will major in Biochemistry, before continuing his studies in Christopher received a LULAC/Worley National Scholarship funded by
medical school.Izamar if the son of Maria Castillo. Mr. Lee Worley and Judge Carmen Rivera-Worley.
Izamar received the LULAC General Scholarship funded by the LULAC
Club, Dr. Perez, Dr. Calderon, Mr. Willie and Mrs. his Lopez, Ms. Sarah
Cruz,and Ms.Annette Mulkey. CHRISTIAN CARDENAS VELASCO
Christian will graduate from the Recommended High School Program
DANEYDY GARCIA DE JESUS at Billy Ryan High School with a GPA of 3.3438, and an SAT of 1410.
Christian has participated in the Talent Search Pre-College Program,
Daneydy will graduate from the Recommended High School Program from recognized as an Emerald Scholar and TAKS commended student in
Denton High School with a GPA of 3.9688,and an SAT of 1430. Daneydy is reading and math.A football defensive end,he is one of the 2009&2010
a member of Upward Bound,PALS,Key Club,and Student Council,honored UIL4A Division Champions, and a 2010 UIL 4A Division State Finalist.
with an English Laureate Award. She earned a cardiopulmonary resuscitation He will be attending The University of North Texas where he will major
certification, and is an Evers Elementary First Grade Tutor, and a Certified in Architecture. Christian is the son of Amy and Joel Velasco.
Nursing Assistant Helper at Denton Good Samaritan Nursing Home.Daneydy
will be cursing Nursing studies at the Texas Woman's University. She is the Christian received a LULAC/Hinojosa-Pina National scholarship funded
daughter of Freddy and Sipriana De Jesus. by the Hinojosa-Pina Family.
Daneydy received a LULAC General Scholarship funded by Drs. Kent
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PAULINA SAN MIGUEL KEVIN REYNALDO HERNANDEZ
Paulina will graduate from the Recommended High School Program at Kevin will graduate from the Distinguished Achievement Program at
Denton High School with a 4.4688 GPA and an SAT score of 1820.Paulina John Guyer High School with a 4.27 GPA and a SAT score of 1620. He
is member of the National Honor Society, the National Spanish Honor is a member of the School Band,the National Honor Society,the Spanish
Society, and the Fillies Drill Team. She earned Silver and Bronze Medals Honor Society, and volunteers regularly at the public library. Kevin will
at the National Spanish Exams. Paulina will be attending the University be pursuing studies to become a Pharmacist in Texas. He is the son of
of North Texas where she will pursue studies in physical therapy. She is Julio and Delmy Hernandez.
the daughter of Blanca San Miguel. Kevin received a LULAC/Harris General Scholarship funded by Dr.
Paulina received a LULAC/Harris National Scholarship funded by Dr. Glenda Harris.
Glenda Harris.
JUAN DE DIGS MARTINEZ
CHRISTIAN SOTELO Juan will graduate from the Distinguished Achievement Program at John
Christian will graduate from the Distinguished Achievement Program Guyer High School with a GPA of 3.6667, and an ACT of 1510. A
at John Guyer High School with a 4.2424 GPA, and a 1560 SAT score. student athlete, Juan was a track regional qualifier in 2008-2010, and a
Christian holds a full time job while shadowing a cardiovascular surgeon cross-country regional qualifier in 2009-2010. He is a recipient of TAFE
to learn about the medical profession.He will be attending The University and Ready, Set, Teach Awards. Juan will be attending The University of
of Texas at Dallas, where he will major in pre-medical studies. Christian North Texas where he will major in Education.He is the son of Armando
is the son of Adolfo and Rosalinda Sotelo. y Laura Cardona.
Christian received the LULAC General Scholarship funded by the Juan de Dios received a LULAC/Harris General Scholarship funded by
LULAC Club, Dr. Perez, Dr. Calderon, Mr. Willie and Mrs. Iris Lopez, Dr. Glenda Harris.
Ms. Sarah Cruz, and Ms.Annete Mulkey.
ALICIA MARIE MARTINEZ-STRICKLAND
LUCERITO SOBERANES Alicia will graduate from the Recommended High School Program at Billy
Lucerito will graduate from the Distinguished Achievement Program Ray High School with a 3.5 GPA, and an 1190 SAT score. She is involved
at Billy Ryan High School with a 2.7 GPA. She is a participant in the in Ryan High Student Council and other club;regularly volunteers at local
Ready, Set, Teach Program, and is a member of the Mujeres con Suenos and regional groups,and has attended the MASH Camp at Amarillo Health
organization where she does community services and fundraising. She Education Center to gain some medical experience. Alicia is planning
volunteers tutoring non-English speaking students. Lucerito will attend attending Texas Woman's University where will be purse Radiology
North Central Texas College where she plans to major in ESL Education. studies before attending medical school. Alicia is the daughter of David
Sis the daughter of Arturo and Amalia Soberanes and Anita Strickland.
Lucerito received a scholarship from the North Central Texas College. Alicia received the LULAC/DATCU Honors Scholarship funded by Mr.
Dale Kimble, CEO of the Denton Area Teachers'Credit Union.
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LEAH CAROLE MENDES ALLYSE CATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
Leah will graduate from the Distinguished Achievement Program at John Allyse is graduating from the Distinguished Achievement Program at
Guiyer High School with a 4.3939 GPA, and an 1830 SAT score. She is John Guyer High School with a 4.7870 GPA and a SAT score of 1700.
a member of the National Honor Society, the League of Friends, the A volleyball athlete,Allyse is a member of the National Honor Society,
Spanish Honor Society,where she holds the vice-president position, and the Peer Assistance and Leadership Program, the Big Brothers and Big
Key Club. She also volunteers at the Denton Bible Church. Leah will Sisters Program, and the Guyer's Habitat for Humanity Program. She
be attending Texas A&M University where she will major in Business will be attending The University of Texas at Austin where she will major,
Administration before pursuing a Master's degree. She is the daughter journalism, and photojournalism. Allyse is the daughter of Oscar and
of Tony and Jody Mendes. Karen Rodriguez.
Leah received the LULAC/Republicans Honors Scholarship funded by Allyse received a LULAC Honors Scholarship.
the Denton Country Republicans.
DIANA SANCHEZ
KARLA DANIELA ORTIZ
Diana will graduate from the Distinguished Achievement Program at Billy
Karla will graduate from the Distinguished Achievement Program at Ray High School with a 3.125 GPA and an SAT of 1350. Diana earned
John Guyer High School with a 4.2424 GPA, and an SAT of 1520. Karla a 3rd place in Word Power in the Academic Bowl, and is an Emerald and
received a commendation in all exit level TAKS areas. She volunteers her Ruby Scholar respectively in her junior and senior year. She has also
time at the Willowwood Church Vocational Bible School and Basketball participated in numerous activities like the College Prep Program, the
Camp, and the Summer Reading Program at the Denton Public Library. Upward Bound in Math and Science, and is a Certified Nursing Assistant
Karla will be attending the North Central Texas College where she will Helper at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. She will pursue nursing
major in Biology, before continuing her medical studies. Karla is the studies at Texas Woman's University.Diana is the daughter of Quintiliano
daughter of Daniel Ortiz and Maria Cruz. and Ana Sanchez.
Karlareceived the LULAC Local Scholarship fundedby Dr.Rudy&Rosemary Diana received a LULAC General Scholarship.
Rodriguez,Ms.Michelle Cunningham and Dr.Carmelina Holloway.
JUAN RUBEN PAREDES KEREN BASEMATT SANCHEZ
Keren will graduate from the Distinguished Achievement Program at Billy
Juan will graduate from the Recommended High School Program at Ray High School with a 3.75 GPA, and a 1370 SAT score. Keren is a
Billy Ryan High School with a a 3.54 GPA, and a SAT score of 1041. member of many school organizations like HUSA,Choir,Upward Bound,
Recognized as a Raider of the month and a Varsity soccer player, Juan and a Leader of her Church Youth Programs and Worship Band. She is also
is a determined, hardworking individual who works to help support his a member of the Rotary Interact. Keren will be pursuing nursing studies
family while going to school. He will attend NCTC. Juan is the son of at the Texas Woman's University. She is the daughter of Baltazar and
Jose and Sofia Paredes. Claudia Sanchez.
Juan received a scholarship from the North Central Texas College. Keren received a LULAC General Scholarship funded by Former District
Attorney Bruce Issacks.
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