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Join us TOMORROW Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 !
Zoom Meeting:
https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/86052140473?pwd=U1RwRVVxN3FMc0tUSVphbGN2eGJpdz09
Meeting ID: 860 5214 0473
Passcode: LATA
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LATA 2021 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Abril Morales, Lowell HS |
| Alejandro Daniel Aguilar Mejia, June Jordan HS for Equity |
| Alicia Naylor Guerrero, School of the Arts HS |
| Allison C Miranda, The Academy at McAteer HS |
| Belinda Lopez Velasquez, Balboa HS |
| Carolina Irizarry, Independence HS |
| Elisa Aguilar, SF International HS |
| Elvin Mendez Godoy, Thurgood Marshall HS |
| Erika Gonzalez Duran, O'Connell HS |
| Jacob JR Mendez Martinez, Mission HS |
| Kalik Jose Soto-Mobley, Mission HS |
| Kathya Correa Almanza, June Jordan HS for Equity |
| Keydi Aguilera, Leadership HS |
| Lisbeth Hernandez-Juarez, June Jordan HS for Equity |
| Maria Martinez, Wallenber HS |
| Mayra Espinoza, Hilltop HS |
| Sandy Aguilar, SF International HS |
| Sarah Grande, Downtown HS |
| Sebastian Avalos Tizol, Mission HS |
| Stephanie Giron, Lincoln HS |
| Wendoly Aguilar, Washington HS |
| Yatziry Beltran, Downtown HS |
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Below are photos and (very brief) bios of LATA's 2021 recipients.
If you want the booklet with all the photos, bios, donations, etc., write to us here and we will make sure you get one.
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Abril Morales, Lincoln
San Miguel Children’s Center, Sound Checker.
Abril was born in Guatemala, came to the US five years ago and started at Everett MS. She is unafraid and actively seeks new challenges for herself.
"I am part of the teacher academy in my high school, which I love because I love children." Career Goal: Bilingual Education
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Alejandro Daniel Aguilar Mejia, June Jordan HS for Equity
Head soccer coach, Volunteer: Horizons, Early College Program, Project Wreckless
Alejandro attended Monroe ES & Lick MS. He epitomizes an intuitive, observant, persistent, genuine, and humble individual.
"One day, I want to own a car shop, to not only create something I feel passionate towards,
Career Goal: Mechanical Engineering & Business
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Alicia Naylor Guerrero, SOTA
Latino Parent Advisory Council, Latin Student Union, One Voice Mentors
Alicia attended Alvarado ES & Hoover MS. She is a remarkable human being and an intelligent student. "I am a person who has learned to navigate two cultures, struggled with learning disabilities, and persevered academically."
Career Goal: Psychology & Education
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Allison C Miranda, Academy HS
SFUSD Student Advisory Council Rep, ASB President, Mission Education Center Tutor, Volley Ball
Allison was born in El Salvador and attended Monroe ES & Hoover MS. She is insightful, self-motivated, open minded, helpful and mature.
"I currently work at MEC, helping newcomer children with their schoolwork."
Career Goal: Nursing
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Belinda Lopez Velasquez, Balboa
Latino Club, Soccer Team, CYC Food Bank, OASIS/RISE
Belinda attended Cleveland ES & Denman MS. She is a warm hearted and selfless young woman who is dedicated to social justice. "I am a Guatemalan American who is very proud of her culture. Being part of a Latino community has taught me to never stop dreaming. I have realized that I have a passion for helping others."
Career Goal: Nursing
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Carolina Irizarry, Independence
School Ambassador, Youth Advisory Board, Buddy Walk, City Surf Project-CSP, After School Job
Carolina eagerly rises to meet and exceed demands of her responsibilities including as a resource and mentor for other youth. "To promote social justice I co-founded a No Kids in Cages project with my school to bring awareness about the lives that were being torn apart. Career Goal: Physical Trainer or Art Therapist
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Elisa Aguilar, SF International
Immigration Rights, Student Leader, Homework Buddy, After School Job-Fulltime
Elisa was born in Guatemala where she had to leave school to work full-time job.
Helping people is my passion and going to college is the first step in this larger dream.
Career Goal: Health Sciences
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Elvin Mendez Godoy, Thurgood Marshall
Newcomer Tutor, After School Job
Elvin was born in Guatemala and since his arrival at Marshall, he has attended school and worked full time. His work ethic and personal story of living here without his family, inspires his peers and educators alike. Elvin is a natural leader and teacher. Mi historia en Guatemala fue demasiada triste. Al principio me dolió abandonar mi tierra La esperanza que tengo para mi comunidad es que nos podamos apoyar los unos y otros sin importar de qué comunidad vengamos. Career Goal: Spanish Teacher
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Erika Gonzalez Duran, O’Connell
Soccer, After School Job
Erika was born in El Salvador and attended Vis Valley MS. At every opportunity she takes on leadership roles in group work and class wide discussions.
"Soy una persona muy trabajadora y me encantaría poder ser la primera de mi familia en ir a la universidad y ayudar a mi mamá, familia, y comunidad.
Career Goal: Pediatrician
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Jacob JR Mendez Martinez, Mission
Football, Nicekicks, Scholarmatch, SF Camp Run-A-Muk Job
Jacob attended various SF schools including Alvarado ES, Aptos MS & Kipp. He hasn’t always had the easiest time, but he is very accepting and open-minded.
My hope for the future is to have an America/world where we can all live with one another and help each other become better versions of ourselves.
Career Goal: Business
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Kalik Jose Soto-Mobley, Mission
Tradición Peruana Cultural Center, Food Distribution, Soccer, Basketball
Kalik attended El Dorado ES, moved to Berkeley, then Denman MS and has demonstrated great commitment to his academics by succeeding in honor and AP classes and overcoming learning issues in elementary school. "I am of mixed race, African American and Afro-Peruvian. My mom is an immigrant from Peru, and I will be the first person in my family to go to college."
Career Goal: Health & Human Services
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Kathya Correa Almanza, June Jordan
SFUSD Board of Ed Student Delegate, La Raza Club, Varsity Policy Debate Captain, Peer Resources, UCSF, Code Nation
In SF, Kathya attended Sunnyside ES and Denman MS. She is an active leader that has made an incomparable impact in her community, school, city, and nationwide. "I feel honored that I have been chosen by my peers to be their advocate. I push myself to ask questions that challenge and make others think."
Career Goal: Therapist, Educator or Doctor
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Keydi Aguilera, Leadership
Teacher Assistant, Boys & Girls Club, LATA, Volley Ball, After School Job
Keya (as she prefers to be called) was born in Honduras, came here by herself when she was 9, and attended Mission Education Center
My life is a rollercoaster, but I’ve learned to bring myself back up and have a positive mindset. I have a big goals and no matter what, I know I will help people.
Career Goal: Lawyer
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Lisbeth Hernandez-Juarez, June Jordan HS for Equity
Migrant Education Project, Oasis for Gils, Garden Internship, Peer Resources
Lisbeth attended Cesar Chavez ES, Denman MS. Despite challenges, including with her vision, Lisbeth has maturity and commitment. She understands how to use her leadership skills to motivate others to become leaders. She embodies courage, integrity and humility.
I have learned to love myself for who I am. My hopes for the future are to go to college and be an example to my little brothers and to others.
Career Goal: Education
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Maria Martinez, Wallenberg HS
College Track, Young Authors, 3rd St. Youth Clinic
Maria attended Moscone ES & Hoover MS. She exemplifies commitment to school, her classmates and community. She is hardworking, dedicated, determined and very organized.
My biggest passion is singing along with my guitar. Playing the guitar has become a source of joy and as a way for me to calm and center myself. When you give back to your community, you can make a difference and feel proud of yourself.
Career Goal: Musician
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Mayra Espinoza, Hilltop HS
ELAC Chair, G.O.A.T. 23, CCSF Dual Enrollment, Solar Suitcase Project
Mayra was born in El Salvador and attended Flynn ES, Lick JS & Lincoln HS. She is a courageous, determined and loving young mother, student and woman. I would describe myself as a strong person and a hard worker. I try to be a leader at my school because I want girls to see that they are not alone.
Career Goal: Education or Nursing
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Sandy Aguilar, SF International
International Committee Leader, Lyric, Soccer, Band
Sandy was born in Guatemala and attended T Marshall HS. She has worked hard to rise above many challenges and become a strong student leader.
I try to continue to challenge myself to do new things and be responsible and focused on all the things that I want to do, like to be prepared for college.
Career Goal: Psychology
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Sarah Grande, Downtown
Wilderness Arts & Literacy Collaborative-WALC, Book Club, JVC, Latino Club
Sarah attended Flynn ES, Sanchez ES, Marina MS & Galileo HS. She is a self-motivated and highly intellectual student who has grown and matured tremendously in high school.
I want to be successful and I want to help my community as it has helped me.
Career Goal: Veterinarian
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Sebastian Avalos Tizol, Mission
Awaken Dreamers, Mission Leadership, UCSF Pitch Program, DJ
Sebastian is a resilient, inspiring student who is driven and motivated to achieve his goal of attending college after high school.
"I was sad to leave my life in my village, but I wanted to get an education. To be successful in college, I know I need to be connected to the larger community of students to help each other and be successful together."
Career Goal: Biological Science
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Stephanie Giron, Lincoln HS
Drum Corps, SFUSD & SF Public Library Tutoring
Stephanie attended Guadalupe ES and Hoover MS. She is a dedicated student who stands out among her peers for her ambition, enthusiasm and dedication.
"I hope to become a Developmental Psychologist to create a bigger impact in my community, one that will support, inspire and motivate youth to fight oppression, and create the best out of their education.
Career Goal: Developmental Psychologist
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Wendoly Aguilar, Washington
Strong Club, Math & Spanish Tutor, Woman Health Group
Wendoly was born in Guatemala and came when she was starting HS. She consistently demonstrates a strong desire to learn and grow as a person
"Mi deseo es convertirme en una doctora y ayudar a las personas con su salud. Espero que mi mama y mis hermanos estén orgullos de mi."
Career Goal: Medical Doctor
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Yatziry Beltran, Downtown/CCSF
Mission Girls, JVS Program, Church, After School Full Time Job
Yatziry attended Marshall ES, Everett MS, Revere K-8. She, and her whole family, suffers from the trauma of their older brother’s death, who was shot. But Yatziry has a “can do” attitude no matter the obstacles and challenges.
"In my own Yatziry way, which is painful, tough, stressful, being genuine, positive and knowing that I will be successful. I will always push hard.
Career Goal: Business
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LATA Board
President: Araceli Leon, Teacher, Monroe ES
Vice President: Allison Martinez, Counselor, IB Wells HS
Immediate Past President: Cynthia Meza, Teacher, LR Flynn ES
Secretary: Pilar Mejia, Retired
Treasurer: Ray Ponce, Retired
K-8 Rep: Frank Lara, Teacher, BVHM
High School Rep: Joseph Vaez, O'Connell HS
Artist in Residence: Martha Estrella, Retired
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