Foundation Announces 2015 Pedrozzi Scholars

The Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation has announced its 2015 scholarship recipients, awarding $392,000 to 122 Livermore students. The 2015 Pedrozzi Scholars include community college, vocational school, undergraduate and graduate students, twenty percent of whom are the first in their families to attend college. In the fall, they will be studying throughout California and across the country, but they all have one thing in common – they all graduated from a Livermore high school and give back to their community.

The 2015 Pedrozzi Scholars include two special scholars – Katelyn Pickett, recipient of the Nelson Fong Undergraduate Scholarship, and Kevin Patel, recipient of the George Kerr Undergraduate Scholarship. These two scholarships, generously funded by longtime Livermore residents Jay and Mary Davis, are in honor of retired Livermore teachers Nelson Fong and George Kerr.

A highly regarded teacher, Nelson Fong taught advanced math and physics courses at Livermore High School, courses in which Katelyn Pickett exceled. Katelyn worked as a math tutor throughout high school in addition to being involved in Livermore High School activities, including orchestra and show choir.

At Portola Elementary School, George Kerr taught music in additional to his elementary school teaching responsibilities. Kevin Patel shares that passion as he composes music, leads the Granada High School orchestra, and volunteers teaching music to Junction Avenue Middle School Mariachi band students.

Jay and Mary Davis say, “With our children’s encouragement and guidance (Kathy - LHS ‘83 and Rob - LHS ‘87), we decided to fund two scholarships in honor of the teachers who inspired them. We are honored to be active supporters of education in Livermore and Livermore students.”

The Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to graduates of the four Livermore school district high schools and since 2008, has awarded more than $2.7 million to 769 Livermore students. Pedrozzi Scholars are not only motivated students, but are also well rounded individuals, who perform community service, participate in extra-curricular school activities, and gain valuable work experience. In addition to reducing the financial burden for students, these scholarships encourage students to dream big.

The community is invited to celebrate with the 2015 Pedrozzi Scholars at the annual Awards Recognition Event, Thursday, June 4, 4:30 – 6:00 pm, at the Bankhead Theater Plaza (2400 First Street, Livermore). To congratulate the new Pedrozzi Scholars and support future ones, Patxi’s Pizza, Livermore and Sauced BBQ and Spirits will donate a portion of their June 4th proceeds to the Foundation.

The Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation was established in 2004 by Mario Pedrozzi, a Livermore businessman, who left his estate as a gift to the community. Now a unique and valuable community asset, the foundation helps Livermore students achieve their education and career goals through scholarships and other resources. Through generous donations to the Foundation, other Livermore community members have joined Mr. Pedrozzi in investing in Livermore students.

Contact us at 925-456-3700 or info@PedrozziFoundation.org; visit PedrozziFoundation.org to learn more.

2015 Pedrozzi Scholars:

Community College: Ester Angeles-Mares, Nidya Angeles-Mares, Sarah Bettencourt, Lindsay Bowser, Tessa Clark, William Crawford, Saul Cruz, Cesar Estrada, Hannah Finster, Edizabeth Hernandez Soto, Haylie Hill, Brianna Hodge, Sierra Hoggatt, Alyssa Hollis, Jessica Lenida, Erin Louis, Shelby Offill, Natalie Palomo-Ramirez, Eduardo Sanchez, Leah Silveira, Katie Smith, Alice Williams, James Yarnell

Vocational: Jaidee Taylor

Undergraduate: Minerva Alvarez, Danielle Bakalar, Kaitlyn Baucke, Enikoe Bihari, Kelly Borden, Misha Brewster, Alana Brogan, Peter Cabeceiras, Gabriela Chan, Gersain Chavarria, Taylor Cole, Jonathan Davis, Michael Dayton, Elizabeth Dimits, Jonas Elam, Caroline Feltz, Marina Fountaine, McKenzie Frost, Isabel Futral, Delaney Gill-Sommerhauser, Kirstynn Gonzales, Alyssa Gonzalez, Sergio Graciano, Amber Granato, Riley Greenough, Logan Gruidl, Ethan Ha, Avery Harker, Nadia Hassen, Melanie Henshaw, Cassidy Herro, Lainey Hibbard, Courtney Hilton, Austin Horning, Marcella Jean, Danielle Jess, Katherine Johnston, Matthew Klem, Megan Kristovich, Peter Lalor, Bailey Laughlin, Eric Lebish, Heather LeCon, Joshua Ledbetter, Domenic Lestochi, Jordan Lewis, Stephen MacDonell, Brandon Madera, Samantha Marx-Wollard, Mariah Mathat, Arianna McGlynn, Olivia McIntosh, Lindsay McNeish, Marissa Medeiros, Amanda Montano, Benjamin Morgan, Rachel Munzar, Annie Pang, Kevin Patel, Isabella Pearson, Daniella Peinovich, Jennifer Peoples, Yenifer Perez, Katelyn Pickett, Anish Prabhu, Leilana Pueliu, Gabrielle Quintana, Summer Rose, Patryk Skowronski-Stec, Cole Souza, Cassandra Stanley, Molly Stolz, Emily Stuart, Ryan Stuart, Danny Sun, Amanda Swinkels, Lauren Tabor, Jenna Thompson, Carleigh Thurman, Evelyn Tijero, Katelyn Vales, Jennifer Villegas, Erin Vistnes, Jacob Volponi, Jordan Volponi, Harrison Wayne, Jenna Williams, Kaylee Witt, Kristen Young, Brianna Zantman, Braeden Zeitler

Graduate: Emily Clark, Alexis Doggett, Krista Farnady, Briant Jacobs, Michael Morales, Steven Russo, Ni Sun-Suslow

Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation

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