The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) and the San Diego County School Boards Association (SDCSBA) have announced the winners of five $1,000 scholarships. Congratulations to the following Sweetwater District recipients!

Alexa Aitchison (Eastlake High, Sweetwater Union High School District) is heading to Southwestern College, then San Diego State University to earn her degree in graphic design/fine arts and become a teacher.

Haley Felberg (Eastlake High, Sweetwater Union High School District) is heading to Biola University to become a math teacher at the middle school level.

Izabel Nieves (Eastlake High, Sweetwater Union High School District) is heading to San Diego State University to become an elementary school teacher.

ACSA and SDCSBA scholarships provide an award for high school seniors who meet several criteria: show proven academic success with at least a 3.3 cumulative grade point average; are involved in community service; who may not necessarily qualify for other financial aid; and are pursuing a career in education as a teacher or other certificated employee.

The scholarship funds, which are donated by attendees at the annual Honoring Our Own Awards dinner, are sent directly to the college or university upon the student’s enrollment for the summer or fall 2018 school year.