El Camino High Seniors Presented With Scholarship Checks From La Mirada Kiwanis

By Tony Aiello

La Mirada~ Two El Camino High School seniors recently were given scholarship awards from the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada.

The students were presented with their gifts at a ceremony on the school campus this past Thursday.

left to right, Valerie Mejia, counselor, Rich Trujjillo. Lou Piltz & Tom Thornton (LM Kiwanis Club), $1000 awardee Zayara Silva, Mr. Brown, El Camino High School Principal. photo Kiwanis Club

La Mirada~La Mirada Kiwanis members Lou Piltz, Tom Thornton, and Rich Trujillo acknowledged the students, and they were joined by El Camino principal Darryl Brown and other local dignitaries including Norwalk-La Mirada School Board member, Darryl Adams.

Located in La Mirada, El Camino is a California State Model Continuation High School.

Students were judged on their merit, grades, school activity; along with their community involvement and accomplishments.

This year’s winners-which included La Mirada high students-received scholarship amounts totally $11,000, with 14 students overall, receiving gifts.

Annually, scholarship amounts are awarded in the amounts of $500 and $1000.

At El Camino, Courtney Morrison and Zaraya Silva each received $1000.

La Mirada High students received their prizes earlier in the week.

For over 30 years, the service club has offered the scholarships. To qualify, students must reside in La Mirada, but can be attending any high school.

Courtney Morrison also received $1000. photo Kiwanis Club