The La Mirada City Council recently recognized La Mirada High School students who have demonstrated academic achievement during their senior year of high school at a Council meeting held May 22nd. The council presented nine seniors who were awarded scholarships by the La Mirada Community Foundation and ten seniors with a Certificate of Recognition.
The La Mirada City Council congratulated the scholarship recipients and presented them with Certificates of Recognition. The students were selected for the La Mirada Community Foundation scholarships based on their outstanding academic achievements, community service, and volunteer work.
Matthew Casillas, Madison Constantine, Mackenzie Eaton, Raquel Preciado, Isabel Urquiza, and Maximo Vazquez received the Bob Jenkins Scholarship named for the long-time community volunteer who served as President of the La Mirada Community Foundation. This scholarship was available to students who served their community and plan to attend college. Applicants submitted an essay on the value of community service and highlighting their involvement in La Mirada.
Daniel Kim, Daniel Landre, and Lucinda Rubio received the Southern California Edison STEM Scholarship. Students who plan to major in Business, Computer and Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering Technology, Natural Resources and Conservation, and Physical Science were eligible to apply for the STEM scholarship. The STEM scholarship was available to students who reside in La Mirada and have applied to an accredited college.
Since 2005, the Community Services Foundation has awarded $59,750 to 63 graduating seniors from La Mirada and residents attending other local high schools.
The La Mirada City Council also recognized the top senior scholars at La Mirada High School for their outstanding academic achievement and presented them with a Certificate of Recognition.
La Mirada High School has a rich tradition of academic excellence. Many of this year’s graduating seniors will be attending prestigious colleges and universities in the fall.
Determined by weighted cumulative grade point average; many of the students have achieved academic excellence in highly challenging courses while also taking part in numerous other campus clubs and programs, service projects, and volunteer opportunities.
Seniors presented with a Certificate of Recognition were:
- Marilyn Beresewicz
- Daniel Cabrera
- Justin Carreon
- Matthew Casillas
- Ariadna Cervantes
- Natalia Hernandez
- Daniel Kim
- Alexis Sanchez
- Zarrah Suban
- Isabel Urquiza
Source: City of La Mirada