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Your generous and ongoing financial support has enabled The Desert Outreach Foundation to continue our
scholarship program despite difficult economic times. The Foundation has provided over $160,000.00 in scholarships to over 60 student since
1994. Our scholarships are based on financial need, scholastic achievement, and community involvement. We are proud to introduce our 2011
recipients:
Stephanie Benitez, 17. Honor student from Cathedral City High School. Accepted at UC Berkeley Pre-Law or Pre-Med
President, CCHS Interact Club community service organization supporting American Heart Walk, Paws and Hearts, Opera in
the Park, Children's Discovery Museum, and Salvation Army.
"I am not ashamed of where I come from; rather I am proud of my roots because I am able to bring culture into all aspects of my life.
I know that when I become successful I will not forget where I started, but remember those who helped, like my parents, and make sure to
return the favor."
Ana Orozco: 18. Honor student from Palm Springs High School. Accepted to University of California, Irvine as Pre-Med Biology major
Volunteer, Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs
President of Palm Springs High School Recycling Club
Hospital Volunteer for bi-lingual Angel View Program
"Throughout my life I have always heard 'knowledge is power'. Schools are the foundations where every child develops into their future
character. Through higher education it gives any person the opportunity to acquire knowledge... and this will lead us into greater
opportunities for everyone."
Daniel Polk: 5 time scholarship recipient. Ph.D. in Anthropology at Princeton
Co-President, Latino Graduate Student Association, Princeton University
Recruiter for Minority Graduate Students, Princeton University
Student Outreach Representative -Riverside Latino Voter Project
President & Founder-Latin American Student Association UC Riverside
Vice-President of Public Relations, Toastmasters International, Riverside
Student Participant, United Students Against Sweatshops, UC Riverside
" ...how I define a community - a group of individuals who provide mutual aid and support not for personal gain but for the good and
strength of giving freely. I am who I am because of the support of the community; likewise, I wish to become a scholar and teacher so that
I give back and pay forward the privilege of education."
Vianey Ramos: 17. Honor student from Desert Hot Springs High School. Accepted to UCLA as a Pre-Psychology major
Volunteer, Storyland Preschool
Volunteer, Cabot Yerxa Elementary School
Volunteer, Desert Willows Community Garden
"... the love I received from my parents and community has not only inspired me to desire the best education, but to recognize my roots
and remain humble. The seed of love that my parents implanted in me is coming to fruition and years to one day become implanted in someone
else's heart to make the best of my community."
Elizabeth Vieyra: 18. Honor student from Cathedral City High School. Accepted to UC Davis as a Political Science major.
Teen Docent Palm Springs Art Museum
S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions
Member, Invisible Children Club to support children in Uganda
"A good leader, I believe, possesses many qualities - optimism, self-confidence, open-mindedness, patience - and no one is born a leader.
I want to be a leader to others and encourage people to change the world for the better, just as my people did when they left a footprint
in history."
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