This week, the College Night Scholarship committee announced the two graduating seniors who are receiving its prestigious four-year scholarship. Josue Saucedo Lara and Jasmin De Jesus Esteban – both of Porterville High School – will receive $1,000 scholarships renewable for up to four years. Saucedo Lara and De Jesus Esteban are the 23rd and 24th scholarship recipients.
Josue Saucedo Lara plans to pursue a degree in economics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He has maintained an impressive 4.5 GPA, earning multiple Principal’s Awards and recognition as a scholar-athlete while completing a rigorous schedule of AP and dual enrollment courses.
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Also in News Gallery Week:
Central Valley schools share in Slick Rock Student Film Festival prizes; Educators of the Year selected for 30th Annual Confucius’ Birthday Celebration; Twenty-three Tulare County seniors awarded TCSBA scholarships; Student-athletes honored at Spring PVWH Downtown Visalia Kiwanis Awards; TCOE’s Paula Terrill receives prestigious Liberty Bell Award
Victor Gallardo-Medina
Transitional Kindergarten, Tipton Elementary School, Tipton
Victor stands out for his kindness and his natural leadership
Victor shows kindness in the classroom by stepping in to help others whenever they need it. He looks out for his classmates and makes sure no one feels left out.
Recently, Victor was recognized at a Tipton School District School Board Meeting. During the event, he showed great manners, treated everyone — especially his elders — with respect, and accepted his award with gratitude.
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