The Karma and Abba McCalister Memorial Scholarship is given in the memory of Karma, 13, and Abba, 16, who died in a car collision 33 years ago. The scholarship was presented by Marilyn Streed and Sherry Edwards. From left, Edwards, Lily Memmel, Streed, Connor Nelson, Sterling Bryant, Faith Walsh, Nicholas DiPietro, Tihensuhe Luna, Audie O’Neal, Parker Doomey, Nicole Petersen, Charlize Solt and Katie Beals. (Regina Elling)
More than $145,000 in scholarships was awarded to about 70 Ramona High School seniors at the school’s Senior Scholarship Night, held May 21.
“I’m so proud of RTown,” said RHS Principal Antoinette Rodriguez, who is retiring after this school year. “The community of Ramona truly takes care of its own.”
The amounts ranged from $100 to $2,500, and came from more than 40 organizations, businesses and individuals in the community.
Held outdoors on the school campus at 1401 Hanson Lane, the event was attended by more than 200 families, friends and residents. Most were beaming with pride as the student’s names were revealed. Many of the parents spent time between their seats and a photo staging area, making sure they caught their own pictures of the special evening.
“There are so many businesses and organizations that and give back to our seniors as they take on their next journey. This is a special place,” Rodriguez said.
As the school year winds down, senior finals take place May 29 and 30. The last day of school is Thursday, June 5, and graduation takes place that evening beginning at 7 p.m.
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Marci McKown presented scholarships on behalf of the Ramona Real Estate Association to, from left, Sabrina Carey-Verez, McKown, Karen Leon and Jennifer Rodriguez-Molina. (Regina Elling)
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Darlene McNeal, far left, and Sue Porath, far right, awarded scholarships to, from left, Kylee Sargent, Caylei Crews, Ryann Wilson, Connor Nelson and Christian Burton on behalf of the Ramona Woman’s Club. (Regina Elling)
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Don Bartick, far left, representing the Ramona Concert Association, presented scholarships to Alexander Osnian-Torres, center, and Ethan Worthen. (Regina Elling)
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The Soroptimist International of Ramona, represented by Kimberly Buckley, Carrie Bryant and Michele Hibbert, awarded scholarships to several Ramona High School seniors. From left, Buckley, Angelia Garcia, Mariah Morris, Hope Quiroz, Bryant, Zharick Rivera, Ashley Rodriquez, Naomi Miller, Faith Walsh, Alyssa Roman and Hibbert. (Regina Elling)
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Marci McKown presented scholarships on behalf of the Ramona Real Estate Association to, from left, Sabrina Carey-Verez, McKown, Karen Leon and Jennifer Rodriguez-Molina. (Regina Elling)
On behalf of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3783 and VFW Auxiliary to Post 3783, Bill Tamburrino, Angela Scholl and Karen Welch awarded scholarships to Mariah Morris and Parker Doomey. From left, Tamburrino, Morris, Scholl, Doomey and Welch. (Regina Elling)
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The John Wayne McKinney Memorial Scholarship was awarded on behalf of the Santa Maria Masonic Lodge by Chase Murray. From left, Victor Estrada, Murray, Wyatt Simonds and Guadalupe Rosales. (Regina Elling)
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From left, Travis and Mimi Aspin, representing Aspin Well Drilling, presented scholarships to Kelsey Weller, Natalie Nasco, Wyatt Simonds and Connor Nelson. (Regina Elling)
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On behalf of the RUSD istrative Leadership Team, Superintendent Brian Thurman, center, awarded scholarships to Ramona High School students, from left, Grace Walter, Karla Lopez, Kayla Gibson and Colin Dillon. (Regina Elling)
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On behalf of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3783 and VFW Auxiliary to Post 3783, Bill Tamburrino, Angela Scholl and Karen Welch awarded scholarships to Mariah Morris and Parker Doomey. From left, Tamburrino, Morris, Scholl, Doomey and Welch. (Regina Elling)
