Hispanic Gala Announces Final 2014 Scholars

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and the Hispanic Gala Steering Committee have announced the final list of the 2014 Scholars that will be awarded at the second annual Montgomery County Executive Hispanic Gala that takes place at The Fillmore Silver Spring from 7 – 11 p.m. Thursday, September 18.

“All of these Scholars have demonstrated tremendous academic achievement and financial need. They have also overcome many life struggles and have volunteered countless hours in different organizations throughout the State of Maryland. We hope that people from our diverse communities join us in celebrating them.” said Claudia Canales, 2014 Event Chair.

Each student will receive a one-time $2,000.00 scholarship.

1. JORGE STEVEN ACUÑA – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
2. JOSE ANGEL ALARCON – PRINCE GEORGES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
3. RUBEN ALBARRAN – STEVENSON UNIVERSITY
4. JOSE GERMAN AZALTE – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
5. JOVAN AQUINO – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
6. MARLY IRENE AREVALO – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
7. BELEN BALANGERO – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
8. ELIU BARAHONA – PRINCE GEORGES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
9. STEPHANIE BARAHONA – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
10. SELEN CHRISTINA BARRIOS LOPEZ – NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
11. STEVE NEIL BOBADILLA – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY
12. BEVERLY MICHELL CACERES – ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
13. LUZ ANGELA CAMARGO – FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
14. JERRY MANUEL CHAVARRIA – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
15. ELIZABETH ANGELA CHAVEZ – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
16. LISA CHAVEZ – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
17. ROGER MARCELO CHIQUITO – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
18. SANDY PAOLA COLLADO ESTRADA – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
19. KARY JOHELY ENRIQUEZ – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
20. ANDREA ESPARZA – TOWSON UNIVERSITY AT THE UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE
21. KEVIN ALONZO FIGUEROA – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
22. LEVI OMAR GARCIA-ORELLANA – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
23. IVAN GOMEZ – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
24. ANA BEATRIZ IBAÑEZ BONILLA – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
25. ANICIA JUAREZ – TOWSON UNIVERSITY
26. NICOLE PRISCILLA LARIOS – TOWSON UNIVERSITY
27. BRYANT JASON LEMUS – TOWSON UNIVERSITY
28. DIANA MATAMOROS – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
29. GRACIELA STEPHANIE MARTINEZ-MERLOS – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
30. ZURY MENJIVAR – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
31. CINDY PAOLA MONGE HERRA – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
32. NATALI ALEXANDRA MUÑOZ – TOWSON UNIVERSITY
33. LUISA RAQUEL REYES – MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
34. NANCY MARIACELESTE REYES – LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND
35. ANA SAAVEDRA – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
36. ALEJANDRA MARIA SARMIENTO – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
37. NOEMI ANA SMITH – PRINCE GEORGES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
38. CHRISTIAN ANIBAR SORTO – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
39. GISLENE NICOLE TASAYCO – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
40. ROSALYNN TRUJILLO – SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
41. KAREN ALEJANDRA VANEGAS BAEZ – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
42. CARMEN DILIA VASQUEZ – TOWSON UNIVERSITY
43. ABISAI VEGA – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
44. GIANFRANCO FABRIZIO VEGA – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
45. SOFIA MILAGROS VEGA-ORMEÑO – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
46. DENISE VENERO – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
47. ANTHONY BRANDON VENTURA – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
48. ROBERTO VILLEDA – MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
49. PAOLA IVANNA VILLEGAS – MCDANIEL COLLEGE
50. MELISSA ZAMORA – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

The Montgomery County Executive Hispanic Gala will serve to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month in Montgomery County and the State of Maryland. The Gala brings together volunteer stakeholders and organizations that are committed to assist Hispanic youth to achieve a high level of education.

For more information, to become a sponsor or purchase tickets visit: www.MontgomeryHispanicGala.org

The Montgomery County Executive Hispanic Gala is a 100% volunteer- run and 501c(3) organization.

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