August 21, 2008

THIS IS A NEWS RELEASE FROM THE CORPUS CHRISTI HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR

MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Name: Roberto J. Vela

Hispanic Chamber Interim Director

Phone: (361) 887-7408   

E-MAIL: rvela@cchispanicchamber.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

41 AREA STUDENTS RECEIVE MANO A MANO SCHOLARSHIPS

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas –Aug. 25, 2008 -- The Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and its educational partners have awarded 2008 Mano A Mano Scholarships to 41 Coastal Bend students. 

Mano A Mano scholarships provide financial assistance to students who attend or will attend Del Mar College, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi or Texas A&M University – Kingsville.  The Hispanic Chamber scholarship program was developed with Flint Hills Resources and area institutions of higher learning to encourage students to continue their education locally and develop a well-trained, highly motivated workforce. 

 

 The CCHCC scholarship selection committee has worked diligently with area educators to raise awareness of the scholarship opportunity. More than 500 applications were received from students looking to further their education and remain in Corpus Christi.

 

“We believe this outstanding response demonstrates a commitment to higher education for our youth, said Rock Ruiz, board chairman of the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,  As a community we must do all we can to develop this emerging workforce in Corpus Christi.”

      
The 2008 scholarship recipients and their chosen colleges

 

Del Mar College

Chelsea Alaniz

Rosanne R Quezada

Monica M Garcia

Jesus H Santos

Stephanie R Harlien

Clara A Jasso

Ashley N Rohlack

Dillon Mulenix

Taylor L Miner

Humberto Lee Paiz

 

 
Texas A&M University- Kingsville

Vanessa A Garza

Jessica Jimenez

Kendra L Garza

Rodolfo A Gonzalez

Mark A Dragon

Ashley K Escamilla

Amanda Estrada

Michael D Orona

Veronica B Rodriguez

Linda Culp

David Alvarez

Rene Zavala Jr.

Edgar M Torres

Jose F Trevino

Brandon Callis

Roseann Marie Elizondo
 

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Abigail Garcia

Roland R Ramirez

Kimberly M Marley

Amanda N Rodriguez

Melva Perez

Matthew S Rocha

Christopher R Rodriguez

Laura A Requenez

Rosemary Rodriguez

Samantha Martinez

Mallorie G Aguirre

Cassidy J Heflin

Marisa Longoria

Rose L Boone

Jacqueline R Smithey
 

All Mano A Mano scholarship recipients are asked to commit to remaining and working in the Coastal Bend area after graduation in the field in which they earned a degree.   For more information regarding the Mano A Mano Scholarship contact the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 361-887-7408 or by email to rvela@cchispanicchamber.org.

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The Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (CCHCC) was established in 1939.  With a current membership of over 800, it represents a large, diverse group of Corpus Christi’s businessmen and women.  The CCHCC is dedicated to creating business opportunities within Corpus Christi and surrounding areas through its commitment to education, leadership, and networking.  More information on the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is available at www.cchispanicchamber.org.

Flint Hills Resources is a leading refining and chemicals company  based in Wichita, Kan. The company employs more than 3,700, including nearly 900 at the Corpus Christi complex.   More information about the company is available at www.fhr.com