SMAS Graduates Win Scholarships

San Mateo Adult School Class of 2019 graduated on Wednesday, June 19th.  The event was held at the Hillsdale High School Theater - an evening of accomplishment and celebration.

Several students not only graduated but also won scholarships. Some of the scholarship winners were former ESL students.  All of the graduates and scholarship winners worked very hard to overcome obstacles, activate their strengths, learn new skills, and accomplish their goals.  We congratulate them, celebrate their success, and look forward to seeing what they accomplish next!

Here is a list of the scholarship winners:

Ryan Bisso - Steven Paul Friedman Foundation Scholarship

Mayra Avalos - former ESL student - William E. & Janet Price Scholarship

Norma Enciso - Golden Gate Commandery #16 Scholarship

Sara Rodriguez-Sarabia - Rotary International of Foster City Scholarship

Alexander Clemente - former ESL student - Shipman Family Scholarship

Naomi Dolcos - Burlingame Masonic Lodge $400 Scholarship

Julie Ferrando - Burlingame Scottish Rite Bodies Scholarship

Alma Banuelos - former ESL student - John and Lisa Nelson Scholarship

Reina De Los Santos - former ESL student - John and Lisa Nelson Scholarship

Graduate and Scholarship Winner Reina De Los Santos
and her family
Alt Text:  Graduate in black gown and pink lei
surrounded by smiling family

San Mateo Adult School Class of 2019
Alt text:  Two rows of graduates in black gowns, all smiles