Retired teachers association awards scholarships

FALLBROOK – Several members of Fallbrook's California Retired Teachers Division 81 attended the annual awards luncheon for Scholarship Foundation Inc. of North San Diego County CalRTA at Twin Oaks Golf Club in San Marcos Wednesday, May 22.

The mission of the Scholarship Foundation is the promotion and development of education by awarding scholarships to graduates of north San Diego County high schools who have achieved high standards in academics and citizenship and have chosen to pursue careers in education. In addition, scholarships are awarded to fifth-year credential candidates from San Diego State University and California State University San Marcos.

For over 30 years, the foundation has been awarding scholarships to deserving students, offering financial support to pursue a college education and eventually a career in teaching or related educational fields. During the foundation's existence, over 460 young people have been scholarship recipients.

The foundation receives its support through the fundraising efforts of CalRTA Divisions 45, 63, and 81 and through donations of retired teachers, their families and their friends.

Four high school seniors and three credential candidates were presented with scholarships at the luncheon.

Fallbrook CalRTA member, Bill O'Connor, presented a scholarship to Diego Melo who is a 2019 graduate of Fallbrook High School. Fallbrook High Principal David Farkas, Ph.D., and Melo's mother also attended the luncheon.

Judy Igoe, also a member of Fallbrook CalRTA Division 81, presented a scholarship to Wendy Hernandez who is a 2019 graduate of Rancho Buena Vista High School. Wendy's mother was also in attendance.

Submitted by Fallbrook California Retired Teachers Association.