Duffin, Dunckel pursue dreams with Don Diego Fund Scholarships

DEL MAR — June was a transformational month for Fallbrook young adults Julianne Marie Duffin, daughter of Katy Tobler and Scott Duffin, and Melissa Ruth Dunckel, daughter of Ingrid and Timothy Dunckel.

On June 5, they graduated from Fallbrook High School with admirable GPAs while logging many hours of school activities and community service. On June 16, they became two of only 13 high school graduates countywide to receive substantial scholarships from the San Diego County Fair/Del Mar Fairgrounds’ Don Diego Fund at a gala celebration. The money is enabling them to pursue their career aspirati...