Golden West thanks alumni donors
The Golden West College Foundation at a ceremony Tuesday honored
donors and alumni who have given $25,000 or more.
A plaque thanking donors has been attached to a concrete pillar on
campus as part of the Alumni Pillars of Achievement ceremony. The
pillars represent persons who serve as role models for students.
Among those recognized this year were Norma Jeanne Nisco, a nurse
who graduated from the Golden West Nursing program and retired from
Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center after 20 years of service.
Huntington Beach Hospital was also honored for its work with the
college in helping to improve the range of medical services that it
provides.
Barry and Madeline Cohen were also honored for their contributions
to the college's police academy. Graduates Mark D. Apodoca, Georgina
Dodge, John Louis and Lydia Kay Stevens were recognized during the
ceremony.
High school foundation raises $12,000
The Huntington Beach Union High School District Foundation raised
more than $12,000 at its third annual fund-raising brunch held Sunday
at the Waterfront Hilton.
The Fountain Valley High School Marching Band, along with dancers
and singers from the Huntington Beach High School Academy for the
Performing Arts, Edison High School Jazz Ensemble and student
artists, entertained those in attendance.
The brunch was hosted by the Huntington Beach Union High School
District Education Enrichment Foundation. Corporate sponsors of the
event included Rainbow Disposal and Aera Energy.
Proceeds from the event will benefit students through teacher
grants in technology and arts education.
-- Complied by Jose Paul Corona
