Name: Kittie Buck Area: Morgan Hill Award: Ed Hegarty Memorial - $2,250
College/University: San Jose State University Major: Child and Adolescent Development/ Minor in Spanish. Level: Sophomore
Kittie plans on finishing her second year in the Humanities Honors Program and continuing to take other General Education classes in her field of study. Kittie plans to graduate from SJSU in the Spring of 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in her major. After graduation she will pursue multiple subject teaching credentials and begin to teach in an elementary school. She may decide to teach Spanish at the high school level.
Sponsor: Charlie Collins (Deceased) Relationship: Granddaughter
Name: Kristen Perluss Area: Chino Award: C-DATA - $1,500
College/University: California State University Fullerton Major: Child Development Level: Senior
After completing high school, there was no doubt in Kristen’s mind that working with children was what she intended to do with the rest of her life. She has always had a passion for teaching children. This major does not only focus on young children, but adolescents, teen parents and the stresses of working in this field. During this last Spring, Kristen began her internship and was hired as a Summer teacher. Her work experience has helped her learn more about children, how to work with them and how to work with staff and parents of the children.
Sponsor: Lorraine Perluss Relationship: Daughter
Name: Matthew Collins Area: Salinas Award: CDTOA - $1,000
College/University: Hartnell College Major: Agricultural Business Level: Sophomore
Matt’s current goal is to obtain an Agricultural Business degree. His next goals include: being very successful in the career of his choice; to have a career that challenges his skills; to care for his family and be content with the choices he makes. Matt feels being driven and working hard are a must to being successful in his college major and in life. He also feels being focused on his goals allows him to accomplish tasks to reach his goals.
College/University: Saint Mary’s College Major: Business Level: Senior
Tera’s is excited about her future and her continued college experience. This coming year will be her fourth year studying Business. While at Saint Mary’s College, Tera has maximized her learning opportunities to be prepared to run a business. She has gained the knowledge and business management principles that will assist her in being a successful business woman. Tera believes through owning and operating a business will be a measure of her success and will be the pride of her family.
Sponsor: Tessi Long Trucking Relationship: Granddaughter
