THE SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS, JULY 2013
by Jack and Donna Walton
As Jack and I witnessed again this past summer, Amigos Anonymous, through the Father Joseph O’Looney Memorial Scholarship Program, continues to make a positive impact on the lives of many students in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato.
In July, several graduates of the Program spoke to the 34 Amigos gathered in Apaseo for the Amigos' 50th anniversary celebration.
Laura, the first graduate of the Program in the 1970’s, shared that the help she received enabled her to become the first university graduate in her family. She has continued her studies, recently completing a law degree, and is now a practicing attorney.
Another graduate, Consuelo, also expressed her gratitude for the help she received from the Program which allowed her to complete her studies in nursing, Consuelo chose this profession because of her desire to help the community.
Gustavo, the most recent graduate of the Program, is now working as an engineer for Honda which just opened an assembly plant near Apaseo. He stated how thankful he was to the Amigos' Scholarship Program and how excited he is to be able to work everyday as an engineer - his chosen field of study.
Ana Paulina, another recent graduate of the Program, received a master’s degree in marketing and is working in Queretaro.
For the current (August/December 2013), the Scholarship Program is assisting eleven students. Five are at the university/technological level; two at high school; three at middle school; and, one is at the elementary school level. The current “becario” (scholarship) recipients include:
Jose Alfredo, who first began with the Scholarship Program in elementary school 11 years ago, is now completing his final year at the University of Queretaro majoring in industrial systems engineering. He looks forward to working at the new Honda plant near Apaseo.
*Esperanza, Cecilia and Brenda are studying at the Technical Institute of Celaya, working for degrees in biochemistry, environmental engineering and business administration, respectively.
Ana Lilia Is in her first year at the Universidad Superior del Bajio studying law. Ana Lilia, who is blind, would like to one day be an advocate for the rights of disabled people in Mexico.
Raul and Erick are in “preparatoria”. Raul is new to the Program this semester and is completing “preparatoria” with an excellent acedemic performance. He plans to attend the Technical Institute of Celaya next year. Erick is hoping to study robotics engineering next year.
Elvia, Jose Luis and Jose Angel attend the Secundaria Tecnica No. 8 in Apaseo.
Ximena is in the fifth grade. Her brother, Pedro, who was in the Program last year, has moved to another city to continue his studies.
Two former scholarship students will likely be returning to the Program next semester: Denise, who completed “preparatoria” last year, is searching for a program that would lead to a degree in tourism; and Sarai, who is taking this semester off to work in order to help with family expenses. She plans to return to continue her studies in nursing.
It is difficult for me to express how impressed I am with all of these students. Their dedication and commitment to their studies, their families and their colleagues truly brings joy to my heart. I feel blessed every time I meet with these students and Rosalie. These visits never fail to lift my spirits.
As you can see, the Amigos Anonymous Scholarship Program, started by Father Joseph O’Looney in the 1970’s, is still helping many students to improve their lives and help their families and communities. We thank all of you who have made contributions to the Program in the past. We can assure you that it has made a difference in many lives. With your continued support, the Scholarships Program will continue to provide hope for worthy students now and for years to come.
by Jack and Donna Walton
As Jack and I witnessed again this past summer, Amigos Anonymous, through the Father Joseph O’Looney Memorial Scholarship Program, continues to make a positive impact on the lives of many students in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato.
In July, several graduates of the Program spoke to the 34 Amigos gathered in Apaseo for the Amigos' 50th anniversary celebration.
Laura, the first graduate of the Program in the 1970’s, shared that the help she received enabled her to become the first university graduate in her family. She has continued her studies, recently completing a law degree, and is now a practicing attorney.
Another graduate, Consuelo, also expressed her gratitude for the help she received from the Program which allowed her to complete her studies in nursing, Consuelo chose this profession because of her desire to help the community.
Gustavo, the most recent graduate of the Program, is now working as an engineer for Honda which just opened an assembly plant near Apaseo. He stated how thankful he was to the Amigos' Scholarship Program and how excited he is to be able to work everyday as an engineer - his chosen field of study.
Ana Paulina, another recent graduate of the Program, received a master’s degree in marketing and is working in Queretaro.
For the current (August/December 2013), the Scholarship Program is assisting eleven students. Five are at the university/technological level; two at high school; three at middle school; and, one is at the elementary school level. The current “becario” (scholarship) recipients include:
Jose Alfredo, who first began with the Scholarship Program in elementary school 11 years ago, is now completing his final year at the University of Queretaro majoring in industrial systems engineering. He looks forward to working at the new Honda plant near Apaseo.
*Esperanza, Cecilia and Brenda are studying at the Technical Institute of Celaya, working for degrees in biochemistry, environmental engineering and business administration, respectively.
Ana Lilia Is in her first year at the Universidad Superior del Bajio studying law. Ana Lilia, who is blind, would like to one day be an advocate for the rights of disabled people in Mexico.
Raul and Erick are in “preparatoria”. Raul is new to the Program this semester and is completing “preparatoria” with an excellent acedemic performance. He plans to attend the Technical Institute of Celaya next year. Erick is hoping to study robotics engineering next year.
Elvia, Jose Luis and Jose Angel attend the Secundaria Tecnica No. 8 in Apaseo.
Ximena is in the fifth grade. Her brother, Pedro, who was in the Program last year, has moved to another city to continue his studies.
Two former scholarship students will likely be returning to the Program next semester: Denise, who completed “preparatoria” last year, is searching for a program that would lead to a degree in tourism; and Sarai, who is taking this semester off to work in order to help with family expenses. She plans to return to continue her studies in nursing.
It is difficult for me to express how impressed I am with all of these students. Their dedication and commitment to their studies, their families and their colleagues truly brings joy to my heart. I feel blessed every time I meet with these students and Rosalie. These visits never fail to lift my spirits.
As you can see, the Amigos Anonymous Scholarship Program, started by Father Joseph O’Looney in the 1970’s, is still helping many students to improve their lives and help their families and communities. We thank all of you who have made contributions to the Program in the past. We can assure you that it has made a difference in many lives. With your continued support, the Scholarships Program will continue to provide hope for worthy students now and for years to come.