South Gate Student Wins Latino Caucus Scholarship

South Gate resident Anna Quintanilla was awarded the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation scholarship, Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) announced today.

“Anna has overcome a great deal of personal adversity to achieve her impeccable academic record and involvement in the community,” Rendon said. “I am incredibly proud to award this scholarship to a very deserving resident of the Southeast.”

Quintanilla, a resident of South Gate and recent graduate of Camino Nuevo High School, will be applying the scholarship toward her education at Smith College with her goal to become a pediatrician.

Over 350 applications were received during this inaugural year of the scholarship program. Scholarship winners were selected based on a rigorous set of standards; including academic performance, personal statements, extracurricular activities, leadership positions held, special awards and honors received, and work history.