Recipients

2010	Recipient Name: Gregory Wong High School Attended: Live Oak High School College GPA: 4.46 College Attending: UCLA Course of study/major: Biochemistry Professional goals: Cardio-thoracic Surgeon Personal Statement: Thank you so much to the Lt. José Santiago Memorial Foundation for their award of $2,500.00 to help me with my education. I will do my best to put my best foot forward both academically and in service.

2010	Recipient Name: Cristina Vaiasicca High School Attended: Archbishop Mitty College GPA: 3.3 College Attending: San Jose State University Course of study/major: Sociology/Criminology Professional goals: Law enforcement career as a peace officer Personal Statement: I sincerely appreciate this scholarship opportunity. I feel honored to be rewarded through this Foundation which will help me continue to pursue my educational and career goals. Thank you.

2010	Recipient Name: Anna Collins-Taylor High School Attended: Gilroy High School High School GPA: 3.6 College Attending: Kansas State University Course of study/major: Animal Science Professional goals: Large animal Veterinarian Personal Statement: I would like to thank the Lt. José Santiago Memorial Foundation and the Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriffs Association for affording me the opportunity to fulfill my educational goals. I will make every effort to make the Foundation and Deputy Sheriffs Association proud. I look forward to giving back to my community. Thanks again.

2010	Recipient Name: Jessica Catherine Rodriguex High School Attended: Los Altos High School High School GPA: 3.9 College Attending: Mills College Course of study/major: Special Education Professional goals: To be a special education teacher and work with law enforcement with special units (gangs) as many have special needs. Personal Statement: Thank you for believing in me and helping me to attend my school of choice. I will work hard at making my goals and dreams come true, but more importantly I will always remember those who have made it all possible. I will carry on Lt. José A. Santiago’s dream of becoming a scholar.

2010	Recipient Name: Alexis Plasencia High School Attended: Andrew Hill High School College GPA: 3.9 College Attending: UC Merced Course of study/major: Psychology with minor in Spanish Professional goals: Social Work to work with families and children Personal Statement: I would like to thank the Foundation for all the help and support I have received to this day. I will work hard to prove that I am a good recipient of this scholarship.

2010	Recipient Name: Abigail Mesgana High School Attended: Leigh High School High School GPA: 3.6 College Attending: UC Merced Course of study/major: Biology Professional goals: Nurse Personal Statement: I want to thank the Lt. José Santiago Memorial Foundation for providing me with the money I need to pursue my future goals of becoming a nurse. I will work hard and make sure to serve my community, and make the Foundation proud.

2010	Recipient Name: Todd McWilliams II High School Attended: Archbishop Mitty High School High School GPA: 3.72 College Attending: UC Davis Course of study/major: Business Professional goals: CEO of a company Personal Statement: I would like to thank the Lt. José Santiago Memorial Foundation for helping me reach my goals. I would also like to thank my family and friends whom have supported me and made me who I am today. I will not let anyone down.

2010	Recipient Name: Emily Mandel High School Attended: Live Oak High School High School GPA: 4.36 College Attending: Dickinson College Course of study/major: International Studies Professional goals: Foreign Service Personal Statement: I would like to thank the Lt. José A. Santiago Memorial Foundation for supporting my educational goals. I also appreciate the confidence in my future that your awarding of the scholarship to me represents and I will make every effort to live up to your expectations.

2010	Recipient Name: John Cabri High School Attended: Leigh High School High School GPA: 4.19 College Attending: Santa Clara University Course of study/major: Biology Professional goals: Orthopedic Surgeon Personal Statement: Thank you very much to the Lt. José A. Santiago Memorial Foundation whose generous scholarship will play a great part in allowing me to further my education and career opportunities. I greatly appreciate the Foundation’s consideration and generosity.

2010	Recipient Name: Emily Buckley High School Attended: Los Banos High School High School GPA: 3.8 College Attending: Brigham Young University Course of study/major: Liberal Arts Professional goals: Education Personal Statement: I am extremely grateful for the Lt. José Santiago Memorial Foundation for giving me the means to start out my educational dreams. Thank you so much. I will work hard so that the opportunity you have given me will not be wasted.

2008	On June 21, 2008, at the second annual Fundraiser Brandon D. Seminatore was presented with the Lt. Jose A. Santiago Scholarship. Brandon is a graduate of Live Oak High School, Morgan Hill, California and is attending the University of California Davis, pursuing a degree in Molecular Biology, with the ultimate goal to enter the medical field. Brandon came highly recommended by his teachers and Community Service Coordinators. His interest in the medical profession speaks directly to the vision of the Foundation, which is to assist those who ultimately choose to serve humanity.

2007	Michael A. Stevens was the very first recipient of the Lt. Jose A. Santiago Memorial Scholarship, an honor which is very fitting being that Michael's late father, Doug Stevens, worked with Jose early in his career with the Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff. Michael graduated from Gilroy High School in June of 2007 and is attending currently the University of California Los Angeles, with the intent of pursuing a major in Political Science, with hopes of continuing to Law School and focusing on Criminal Law.

June 2008	Ashley Nichole Keeley Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Santa Clara County first recipient of a DSA scholarship I have completed my first quarter as an animal science major at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. I feel that I have adapted well to the campus and community. It has offered me a chance to embrace my independence. The transition from a parental aided lifestyle to a more independent lifestyle has showed me the importance of time management. Academically, I have found my first quarter challenging, but I completed the courses and was pleased with my grades. Cal Poly's "learn by doing" philosophy has enabled me to hands-on monitor the animals in their natural habitat. I have also found myself interested in many of the clubs offered on campus. Cal Poly has approximately 300 clubs and I have chosen to become part of the Veterinarian Club and other clubs. The veterinarian club's activities have offered me the chance to be exposed to laboratory equipment similar to that used in a veterinarian clinic. Cal Poly has taught me to become more involved in the opportunities the campus offers, which is why I have found myself researching many of the enterprises and internships. For example I have become interested in the quail enterprise and internships that involve the training of guide dogs. The enterprises not only offer a hands-on experience, but they allow me to become more involved with what I hope to pursue in the future. I am excited to be part of the enterprises that I have recently researched and will look forward to breeding, caring, and managing quails. I also am excited to begin my next quarter at Cal Poly since my first quarter at Cal Poly went well.