Per Montgomery County Public Schools: The Hispanic Alliance for Education held its annual Distinguished Hispanic Scholars Awards ceremony on May 8. Twenty-seven Latinx students were honored for outstanding academic achievement, community engagement and leadership. Check out a photo gallery from the event.
The Distinguished Scholars and their schools are:
- Isabel Acuna Marin, Albert Einstein High School
- Nathalia Martinez, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
- Christian Rios Palomino, Clarksburg High School
- Gabriela Gomez, Col. Zadok Magruder High School
- Yeicy Ramirez, Damascus High School
- Chelsea Reyes, Gaithersburg High School
- Olivia Avelar Nunez, James Hubert Blake High School
- Jason Sanchez, John F. Kennedy High School
- Estefany Benitez Gonzalez, Montgomery Blair High School
- Leslie Campos Quispicusi, Northwest High School
- Margarita Salazar Giron, Northwood High School
- Emely Argueta, Paint Branch High School
- Hannah Lucas-Dreiss, Poolesville High School
- Isabella Andrade, Quince Orchard High School
- Paola Rojas, Richard Montgomery High School
- Adrianna Navarro, Rockville High School
- Marvin Sorto, Seneca Valley High School
- Apostolos Papadimitris, Sherwood High School
- Alondra Vasquez, Springbrook High School
- Jason Barrera Gomez, Thomas Edison High School of Technology
- Mark Alejandro Cummings, Walt Whitman High School
- Diane Juica, Walter Johnson High School
- Emily Ferrufino, Watkins Mill High School
- Romer Miranda, Wheaton High School
- Angie Rodas-Cruz, Winston Churchill HS
- Margarita Williams, Thomas S. Wootton High School
- Cristian Amaya Garcia, RICA
In addition, four students received scholarships for post-secondary education:
- Isabella Andrade, Quince Orchard, $2,200
- Margarita Salazar, Northwood, $1,800
- Yeicy Ramirez, Damascus, $950
- Alondra Vasquez, Springbrook, $950
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In the spirit of giving back to our community, we are partnering with Quest to Feed Montgomery to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. We kindly ask each attendee to bring along a non-perishable food item to donate during the event. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in supporting families facing food insecurity in our area.
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Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean at the FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival! Hosted by RHU LLC, this exciting festival is set to take place on May 18, 2024, at the picturesque 16700 Barnesville Rd in Boyds, MD.
Step into a world where the Caribbean spirit comes alive! From 12:00 PM onwards, immerse yourself in a sensory journey that celebrates the unique culture, cuisine, and music of the Caribbean. Whether you’re an African American, a Reggae or Soca music enthusiast, a wine lover, or part of the vibrant Caribbean diaspora, this festival promises to delight and captivate you in every way.
