{"id":3602,"date":"2022-07-27T01:12:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T01:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=3602"},"modified":"2022-07-27T12:48:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T12:48:52","slug":"latino-scholarship-day-celebrates-20-years-july-31-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/27\/latino-scholarship-day-celebrates-20-years-july-31-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"La Prensa, SAO, Latins United, and NOHCC present scholarships during Latino Scholarship Day on July 31, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Scholarship recipient Caiden Guzm\u00e1n with Raena and Adrianne of La Prensa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Spanish American Organization has revealed the winners of this year\u2019s scholarship awards. The recipients will be publicly introduced at a Toledo Mud Hens game during the annual Latino Heritage Day festivities at Fifth Third Field on Sunday, July 31.<\/p>\n

Each scholarship recipient will receive $1,000 to put toward their higher education.<\/p>\n

Marisol Romo<\/em> attends Lourdes University and carries a 3.8 GPA in history and pre-law. Her career goal is to become an attorney and specialize in mediation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe that now, more than ever, there is a need for Latinos serving in the court systems to offer bilingual services to non-English speakers, as well as offer an understanding insight to those who may require legal assistance,\u201d Ms. Romo wrote in her scholarship essay. \u201cAnywhere from immigration law to family law, there is a need for Latino attorneys, especially in a heavily Latino state like Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marisol was born in Texas, after her family originated in Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She became a wrestling captain in both high school and college and sings in the choir. She also serves as a campus tour guide and volunteer wrestling coach.<\/p>\n

Aliya Perez<\/em> is also a student-athlete at Lourdes University, where she carries a 3.35 GPA in biology and runs on the track and cross country teams. Her career aspirations are to earn a master\u2019s degree in wildlife conservation and environmental studies and to help prevent certain species from becoming extinct, especially marine life.<\/p>\n

Another important adulthood goal is to become financially stable.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cI have seen firsthand people struggle with paying their college debt, credit card bills, mortgages and car payments,\u201d she wrote in her scholarship essay. \u201cI don\u2019t want to live paycheck to paycheck and worry about my electricity being turned off. I have to be smart with my money and know how to spend it. I don\u2019t want to rely on government assistance for help. Debt can destroy families and I am not going to let that happen to my future family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aliyah\u2019s grandfather came to the U.S. from Puerto Rico when he was a child and taught her and a brother about his family\u2019s cultural and culinary traditions. She wrote about photos of quinceaneras around her family home and a family tamale recipe \u201cthat will make your mouth water\u201d as some of those traditions.<\/p>\n

Caiden Guzm\u00e1n<\/em> is the recipient of this year\u2019s Frances Mar\u00ednez Scholarship,<\/em> named for an active SAO member who recently passed away. The University of Dayton student maintains a 4.0 GPA and is majoring in mechanical and aerospace engineering.<\/p>\n

Guzm\u00e1n attended St. Francis and Central Catholic high schools in Toledo, where he also played baseball. On campus, he is a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and Multi Ethnic Engineers Program (MEP), where he volunteered as a math and physics tutor to help other Hispanic students with academic difficulties. Guz\u00e1n also speaks to K-8 students at schools around the University of Dayton campus to share his story and encourage them to keep focusing on their education while serving others.<\/p>\n

There are two scholarship recipients who attend Owens Community College.<\/em><\/p>\n

Emily Ronquillo<\/em> is a first generation college student and a 2022 graduate of Northwood High School. Her intention is to transfer to the University of Toledo to major in biomedical engineering.<\/p>\n

Madison Fournier<\/em> is a first generation college student and a 2020 graduate of Clay High School. The business major has the intention of transferring to the University of Toledo to major in marketing.<\/p>\n

La Prensa <\/em>will present four scholarships totaling $3,000.00 to four students before the game. The recipients are Caiden Guzm\u00e1n<\/em> from Maumee, OH receiving $1,000, Hailey P\u00e9rez<\/em> from Columbus, OH receiving $1,000, Carlos Huembes<\/em> from Ypsilanti, MI receiving $500 and Jasmine Candelario<\/em> from Lorain, OH receiving $500.<\/p>\n

Latins United and the<\/em>\u00a0Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber<\/em> will also be presenting their scholarship recipients.<\/p>\n

\"\"Latino Scholarship Day celebrates 20 years, July 31, 32022.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Latino Scholarship Day<\/em> is celebrating 20 years of partnership with the Toledo Mud Hens<\/em> on July 31, 2022. La Prensa<\/em> adding even more Latin flavor to the day by hosting a parade to kick off this annual event! The parade will include floats and vehicles decorated to embrace different Latin cultures. Its theme is \u2018Celebramos Educaci\u00f3n.\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

The Toledo Mud Hens vs. Indianapolis Indians<\/em> game begins at 2:05 p.m. at Fifth Third Field, with a 3 p.m. concert at Hensville <\/em>featuring Bajo Zero<\/em> and Las Hermanos Villegas<\/em>. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased from LaPrensa<\/em> staff or SAO<\/em> members.<\/p>\n

Entertainment <\/strong>includes Mirabel<\/em> and Bruno<\/em> from Encanto<\/em>, different dance groups such as El Coraz\u00f3n de Mexico, Grupo de Danza San Pedro y San Pablo<\/em> and Jacob El Guero Estrada<\/em>.<\/p>\n

La Prensa<\/em> is collaborating with the Sofia Quintero Center<\/em> for a pi\u00f1ata for the students to break once the parade is over.<\/p>\n

15-year-old Riley Garcia<\/em> will perform our national anthem. She is a strong and gorgeous young lady that is a cancer survivor. Riley has a beautiful voice and we are excited to have her preform for us this year! To add even more Latin flavor, Sammy Gonzalez<\/em>\u00a0 will perform \u201cTake Me Out to the Ball Game\u201d<\/em> in Spanish during the 7th\u00a0inning stretch.<\/p>\n

Special 20th Anniversary T-shirts will be for sale. Tickets are only $20 and include the parade, baseball game and live music! Call Adrianne at 419-870-2797 or email adrianne@laprensanewspaper.com<\/u>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Latino Scholarship Day agenda<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Parade starts promptly at noon
\nScholarship recipients will be on the
\nfield at 1:30pm
\nBaseball game starts at 2:05pm
\nLive bands will start setting up at 3pm<\/p>\n

Bring your chairs and blankets for the parade and live entertainment!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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