Leona Valley Sertoma

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Landon Green Scholarship Recipient for 2023

Landon Green, Our Scholarship Recipient for 2023

Charlene Moore presents Landon Green Scholarship recipient with a check for $1000.
(left to right) Landon Green and Charlene Moore

Landon Green, scholarship recipient for 2023 was presented a $1000 check at our Saturday July 22nd meeting by Charlene Moore.

Landon Green graduated from a charter school May of 2023 as well as receiving two AA’s from AV College. He is planning on attending California State Northridge in the fall studying to be a teacher and plans to return to Leona Valley as a teacher when he graduates.

Landon is a talented musician, playing the guitar at Jack’s Place. His focus charity is kids feeding kids, is a very active member of the community including Leona Valley 4-H since 2015 as well as volunteering at many Sertoma functions including the Senior Christmas dinner, Saint Patrick’s day dinner, and many more.

Congratulations to Landon Green and a huge thank you to those of you in our incredible community who has provided grants, donations or volunteered you time so we may provide these amazing scholarships.

Charlene Moore and Landon Green Scholarship recipient with his check for $1000.
(left to right) Landon Green and Charlene Moore

If you are interested in becoming a member of Sertoma and making a difference in your community please send a DM via social or call/text April Rock at 949-554-8723 or email membership@leonavalleysertoma.org for more information.

 

If not you…who.

An Achievement in Academic Excellence

Leona Valley Sertoma Recognizes Achievement in Academic Excellence

Once again, Leona Valley Sertoma has invested and recognized one graduating, Antelope Valley College student who has majored in “deaf studies”.  April Rock and I had the honor of screening this years’ recipient, Stosha Coley, who’s objective is to fully certify as an ASL interpreter for the Los Angeles superior court system.  While raising two children on her own, Stosha managed to obtain a 3.24 academic score, as well as being considered an excellent student with superior ethics and skills.  After meeting Stosha at the “Meet and Greet” breakfast, hosted by the Antelope Valley College Scholarship Foundation, April and I knew immediately that Stosha truly represents the achievement in academic excellence we look for in our applicants.

Leona Valley Sertoma Invests in Academic Excellence with this years scholarship recipient Stosha Coley.
Sertoma Scholarship Recipient

Our Sertoma members value our recipients choices, lives, dreams and specific goals pertaining to our “deaf studies” criteria and our mission is to make a major impact in their future.  Our hope is for the student to always consider our “Service to Mankind” motto as a beacon for public service to help better the lives of others.

I feel that it is quite important to share the mission of Antelope Valley College, as I truly believe that they and Sertoma have the same pride in our graduating college students.  That being said, we both accomplish an end result by providing a quality and comprehensive education for a variety of students who want to continue learning. We both agree to commit to a students success, offering value and opportunity for ALL members of our community.  Sertoma’s offer is the same quality that we strive to achieve regarding our local high school graduates.

Since the Antelope Valley College’s founding in 1929, the needs of students have been more than a priority and have been provided both academic and athletic programs.   Their provisions have been associate degree programs, certificate programs and transfer programs that prepare students to continue their education at four-year colleges and universities.

The Antelope Valley College Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c)(3) corporation committed to increase resources and funds.  The Foundation was established in 1993 and is designated to receive gifts for the college from individuals, corporations and foundations.  Leona Valley Sertoma became involved with the Scholarship Foundation in 2013 and has had the honor of fulfilling many goals and dreams by awarding $1,000 annually to one chosen student who is majoring in deaf studies.

It is best said, that “lives are enriched and futures continue to be built for generations”.

 

Proudly written and submitted by Jan Clark

2022 Scholarships by Leona Valley Sertoma

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Leona Valley Sertoma Presents 2022 Scholarships

Once again it is an honor for Leona Valley Sertoma to offer its’ scholarship programs in 2022! Both graduating high school students and college students moving onto a four-year college may apply for scholarships to continue their education.  We encourage all of those who fit these criteria to apply and, we look forward to learning more about you, what you have done and what you plan to do. Please take advantage of this opportunity to advance your education and change for the better, our little corner of the world.

Quartz Hill graduating seniors receive their scholarship awards from Leona Valley Sertoma.Leona Valley Sertoma believes in higher education and encourages you to never stop learning. Their scholarship programs identify and reward local students who have shown personal and intellectual qualities through academic achievement and participation as well as leadership in extracurricular and community activities. Leona Valley Sertoma has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships since 1999 and continues to support these efforts through volunteer community outreach programs.

For information about the Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarship Programs and to download an application, please go to 2022 Leona Valley Scholarship Program. You may if you wish, pick up a hard copy of the application at Rancher’s Market located at 9001 Elizabeth Lake Road, at the corner of Elizabeth Lake and 90th Street West.

The scholarship program created and maintained by Leona Valley Sertoma has and continues to be, made possible through the generosity of those who support our fundraising events. Their selflessness and kindness are beyond measure and words fall short in expressing how grateful we are to have met them. Thank you to all who have generously gave of their time and efforts to support Leona Valley Sertoma and making this years scholarship programs possible.

We challenge you to learn more about us by visiting our home page at LeonaValleySertoma.org or, join us for a no obligation meeting. We meet at 8:00 am on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at Jack’s Place, located at the corner of Elizabeth Lake Road and 90th Street West. You are welcome to participate or quietly listen. Either way, you and your ideas are welcome.

Sertoma membership is open to those interested in making a difference and improving the quality of life for their community. As a member of Leona Valley Sertoma you would be joining with like-minded people in developing and carrying out a variety of programs and events that truly make a difference.  In fact, it is upon the efforts of individuals like you who made the scholarship programs idea into a reality. Come join and help us service mankind by moving the world forward one little corner at a time.

 

Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarship Program 2020

Leona Valley Sertoma
Scholarship Program 2020

The Scholarship Applications for 2020 are here!

In recognition of the importance of education the Leona Valley Sertoma established the Leona Valley SERTOMA Scholarship Program to identify and reward local students who have shown personal and intellectual qualities through academic achievement, as well as participation and leadership in extracurricular and community activities. Leona Valley Sertoma has given out almost $50,000.00, in scholarships since 1999. The goal of the program is to serve the needs of local graduating seniors and those community college students transferring to continue their education.

Scholarship consideration is also open to students attending Community college who live in Leona Valley, Green Valley, Lake Hughes, Three Points and Lake Elizabeth, who are transferring to a 4-year college.

For more information you can read the Graduating Senior and Transfer Student scholarship program information sheets at Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarship Program  where you can also download both the information sheet and the scholarship application as Adobe PDF files.

Leona Valley Sertoma Presents Scholarships

Leona Valley Sertoma Presents Scholarships

Each year the Leona Valley Sertoma presents scholarships to deserving graduating high school students. In addition, a scholarship is awarded to a community college student moving on to a four year college. This year Leona Valley Sertoma was able to present six very deserving young ladies with scholarships. It is fair to say they beautifully represent the Lakes and Valley communities served by Leona Valley Sertoma. We look forward to hearing of their successes and adventures when they come back home to visit family and friends. They are our future and we wish them great success in all their endeavors.

The Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarship fund is made possible through the generosity of everyone who supports our fundraising events and we cannot thank them enough for their participation and support of Leona Valley Sertoma. Anyone interested in learning more about us is encouraged to visit our home page at leonavalleysertoma.org, or join us for a meeting. We meet at 8:00am, on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, at Jack’s Place, on 90th Street West.

Leona valley Sertoma awards a scholarship to Veronica Castro
(l to r) John Seymour, Veronica Castro, Kathy Bramwell

Antelope Valley College Scholarship

On May 17, 2019, Leona Valley Sertoma (LVS) had the honor of presenting Antelope Valley College student, Veronica Castro, with her scholarship. Veronica is majoring in deaf studies and will also be pursuing a second major in Child Life Advocacy at California State University – Northridge. In attendance to present Veronica with her scholarship award were John Seymour, LVS CEO, and Kathy Bramwell, LVS President.

– GOOD LUCK, Veronica

Quartz Hill High School Scholarships

Quartz Hill graduating seniors receive their scholarships from Leona Valley Sertoma.
(l to r) Evelyne Copeland, Paige Delgado, Juanita Kirkpatrick (Sertoma treasurer), Hannah Clark, Jan Clark (Sertoma 2nd VP), Eileen McGregor, and Madeline Copeland

On May 29, 2019 , Juanita Kirkpatrick, Treasurer, and Jan Clark, 2nd V.P.,   were happy to award the Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarships to our Quartz Hill High Graduating Students. Receiving scholarships were Evelyne Copeland, Paige Delgado, Hannah Clark, Eileen McGregor, and Madeline Copeland.

Thank you, girls for all your hard work and dedication allowing you to cross the high school finish line and proceed on to your new college adventure.

Sertoma is beyond proud of you.

 

GOOD LUCK to each of you.