SCCSD
Scholarship 2008
SCCSD has been chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship for one of our
graduating high school seniors. Interested students should meet the
following requirements:
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Boy or girl
* Pacific Islander heritage includes the communities of Micronesia,
Melanesia, and Polynesia
* AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination)
* Asian, Black, Latino, and White accepted if Pacific Islander is not
available
Please return the following by March 28, 2008
(must be hand delivered or sent
electronically only):
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Application Form
* Release Form
* Student Photo
* Letter of Recommendation from Counselor or Teacher
* Letter of Acceptance from college or trade school
* Letter from you stating future goals and how the scholarship will help
you
Thank you Jonathan Tarr Foundation for providing windows of
opportunities to our students. To learn more about the
Jonathan Tarr Foundation, check out the JTF website:
www.jonathantarrfoundation.org
SCCSD
Scholarship Recipients and Information
Talofa lava,
SCCSD-Jonathan Tarr Scholarship – 2007
Congratulations to JOSHUA TAUANU’U,
senior at Mira Mesa High School, who is the 2007 recipient of the
Samoan Community Council of San Diego – Jonathan Tarr Scholarship.
Joshua “Josh” will be awarded the JTF scholarship of $1,000.
Congratulations Josh!
Many thanks and gratitude to the
Jonathan Tarr Foundation and Ms. Robin Tarr for your kind generosity
year after year. The Samoan community is grateful and honored to
receive this scholarship and past scholarships on behalf of our high
school seniors.
Fa’afetai ma le fa’aaloalo tele lava.
Recipient of the 2006 Coach
James Saludares Scholarship
The SCCSD is proud to announce that
Starr Fuimaono of Bonita,
CA has been awarded
the $1000 Coach James Saludares Scholarship for outstanding
performance in academics and sports.
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Parents: Sisa & Maiu'u Fuimaono of San Diego
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Graduated from Bonita Vista High School
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Earned all-CIF honors in football Jr. & Sr. years.
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Captain and a true leader of his team.
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Math Tutor
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Regarded by peers as eager to help with assignments.
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Regarded by Math Teacher and Coach as model student
with great integrity.
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Starr Fuimaono of Bonita |
Recipient of the 2006 Hannah
Meredith Scholarships
The SCCSD is proud to announce that
Jordan Kaiana Peiler of Vista, CA has been awarded one of the $500 Hannah Meredith
Scholarship for outstanding academic performance.
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Parents: Cheryl & Roy Peiler
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Graduated Vista High School
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GPA is 3.0
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Hawaiian & Samoan Decent
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Versed in Polynesian Dance: Kahiko, Samoan Siva &
Tahitian are just a few.
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Starting linebacker for Vista High Football and then
a volunteered to help Vista Pop Warner.
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Enrolled in American Sign Language to help be a
voice for those who cannot be heard.
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Jordan Peiler
of Vista |
The SCCSD is proud to announce that
Janina Falo of San Diego, CA has been awarded one of the $500 Hannah Meredith
Scholarship for outstanding academic performance.
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Parents are Isaiah & Luisa Falo
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Student at San Diego Mesa Community College
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GPA 3.61 (Graduate 6/07)
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Studying Child and Family Development
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Demonstrates Team Leadership (supports the success
of others in class also)
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Goal to obtain Masters in School Counseling and
becoming an advocate for Samoan youth in promoting
higher education.
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Ultimate goal is to be a "soul-winner" for Christ.
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Janina Falo
of San Diego |
Recipient of the 2006 Jonathan Tarr
Foundation Scholarship
The SCCSD is proud to announce that Wesley Akeli of Oceanside,
CA has been chosen to
be the
recipient of the $1000 Jonathan Tarr Foundation Scholarship.
As a senior at Carlsbad High School, Wesley was chosen as
section leader for the Chambers Singers. He is a song writer as
well as an accomplished guitarist.
Wesley plans to attend the Musicians Institute of Hollywood.
The combination of Wesley’s Samoan and Tahitian background was a
catalyst for his affinity for music and culture.
He has participated in various Polynesian events by sharing his
music and dance talents. It is at these venues where Wesley is
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Wesley Akeli of Oceanside |
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