2011 Scholarship Awards Ceremony
On Saturday, October 22, the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando celebrated its 12th Annual Gowns & Guayaberas dinner to honor its 2011 scholars. Congratulations to all scholarship recipients:
- Alina Alvarez – Advertising / Public Relations
- Marisol Andrade – Law
- Andrés Aranguibel - Digital Media
- Jessica Barreto - Broadcast Journalism
- Richard Carrillo - Mechanical Engineering
- Johanan Colón - Fine Arts
- Vanessa Cotto - Law
- Valezka Gil - Journalism
- Ashley Jaramillo - Interpersonal and Organizational Communications
- Estefanía Martinez - Marketing
- Doris Meléndez - Psychology
- Marilyn Mosquera - Molecular Biology and Microbiology
- Marcos Oliva - Film and Emerging Media
- Ruben Pabon Padin - Biology
- José Paz y Puente - Mechanical Engineering
- Esperanza Pérez - Business
- Edwin Pérez-Lange - Computer Engineering
- Danny Rivera - Criminal Justice
- Sebastian Sotelo - Mechanical Engineering
- Marizayda Torres - Psychology
- Karen Vergara - Accounting
The evening featured Brigadier General Joe E. Ramirez, Jr., delivered an inspirational message, including details about his personal and professional life. The Brigadier General also challenged the students to pursue their career aspirations and to give back to their community by volunteering as mentors.
The audience also heard from past scholarship recipients Diana Labady and Omar Carmona Sánchez. They both shared details about how the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando assisted with their academic expenses and motivated them to pursue their professional goals.
The Annual Gowns & Guayaberas dinner serves as the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund’s primary fundraiser, allowing the organization to continue to support the college going dreams of talented Hispanic students in Central Florida. Thank you to all sponsors for their continued support.