Galena Park/Jacinto City Rotary hosts Scholarship Award Ceremony

Jun 3, 2015 North Channel Star Community, Front Page 0

Galena Park High School scholarship winners with school principal Tony Gardea, Superintendent Dr. Angie Williams, Assistant Director for Maintenance I.A. “Abby” Abou-Awdi, and Rotary President Maria Rodriguez.
Galena Park High School scholarship winners with school principal Tony Gardea, Superintendent Dr. Angie Williams, Assistant Director for Maintenance I.A. “Abby” Abou-Awdi, and Rotary President Maria Rodriguez.
Galena Park High School scholarship winners with school principal Tony Gardea, Superintendent Dr. Angie Williams, Assistant Director for Maintenance I.A. “Abby” Abou-Awdi, and Rotary President Maria Rodriguez.

The Galena Park/Jacinto City Rotary Club celebrated 28 Galena Park High School graduating seniors by presenting them with college scholarships ranging from $500.00 to $1,500.00.

Small Club President of the Year for Rotary District 5890, Maria D. Rodriguez, and Club Secretary Ibrahim Abou-Awdi were joined by District Governor Lisa Faith Massey, GPHS Principal Tony Gardea, and GPISD Superintendent Dr. Angie Williams in presenting each student with monetary recognition of their determination and hard work.

The Galena Park/Jacinto City Rotary Club is open to membership from business owners and other interested community members. They meet weekly at 12 noon for lunch at the Alvin D. Baggett Community Building, 1302 Keene St., Galena Park TX 77547. Lunch is $10.00. The fundraising work of the small club of Galena Park/Jacinto City is reflected in the awarding of these 28 scholarships. Congratulations to all involved.