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Thanks to Youth

Over 300 people gathered on May 17 to honor eighteen local students at the Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows’ 31^st annual Thanks to Youth Luncheon and more than $14,000 in scholarships and awards granted to Unsung Heroes and High School Seniors.

Thanks to Youth celebrates outstanding young people in our community. The heart of Thanks to Youth is the recognition of twelve Unsung Heroes who have demonstrated kindness, generosity, concern for others, humility, courage, perseverance or their ability to overcome hardships in a way that inspires others and makes the world a better place. Each Unsung Hero received a $200 shopping spree. In addition, six graduating high school seniors each received a $2,000 scholarship to help further their education through college or professional training. All recipients also receive certificates of commendation from state and local government officials.

Scholarship winners this year include: Alicia Hoxie, Reno High School; Erynn Dardy, Hug High School; Janelle Tan, Hug High School; Janet Lara Cerillo, Hug High School; Kaytlin Canner, Damonte Ranch High School and Nicole Fierro, Hug High School.

Unsung Heroes include: Acicia Cihlar, Lincoln Park Elementary School; Diana Giron-Carpio, Reed High School; Holly Villasenor, Robert Mitchell Elementary School; Marquis Edwards, Sparks Middle School, McKenzie Zappe, Reed High School; Teagan Anderson, Van Gorder Elementary School; Christian Arroyo, Dilworth S.T.E.M. Academy; Dinora Rangel, enCompass High Academy; Emmalee Sutton, Alyce Taylor Elementary School; Ian Peoples, Coral Academy of Science; Mia Pulido, Hunter Lake Elementary School and Nimra Nawaz, Hug High School.

This year’s keynote speaker was Matt Eck, Associate Athletics Director for Strength and Conditioning at UNR. Coach Eck is an inspirational speaker who has been working with UNR athletes since 2001.

Thanks to Youth is generously supported by the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.

Women’s Scholarship Awards

SITM’s Annual Women’s Scholarship Luncheon was held at the Atlantis on Thursday, April 26. Scholarships totaling $33,000 were awarded this year to eight undergraduate and three graduate students.
The Nancy Gomes, Mary Gojack, Sue Camp undergraduate scholars:

• Shavon Osborne, Social Work, TMCC
• Danielle Lessard, Business, TMCC
• Kristy Anderson, Nursing, Carrington College
• Jennifer Baumgartel, Social Work, TMCC
• Lisa Perryman, Engineering, UNR
• Kimberly Vandehei, Radiology Technology, TMCC
• Sasha Ortega, Microbiology, UNR
• Farrah Kuenzi, Nursing, WNC

Jack Simon Memorial Scholarships for graduate scholars:

• Conni DeMasi Castillo, Geology, UNR
• Sonu Jose, Computer Science & Engineering, UNR
• Laura Evans, UNR School of Medicine.

About SI Truckee Meadows

Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows is part of Soroptimist International, a worldwide organization of women that improves  the  lives  of  women  and  girls  through  programs leading  to  social  and  economic  empowerment.

SITM achieves its mission through a variety of projects including local adult and youth scholarships, Partner in Education with local schools, an annual women’s work readiness program, and educational support for girls in Thulipokhari, Nepal.

In 2016 – 17 we:

• Donated$83,458  to the community and Soroptimist projects
• Provided 2,563 Volunteer hours raising funds and supporting community projects
• Details are in our Year in Review

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Soroptimist Development Retreat

July 7-8, 2018
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