President Justin Frisco rang the bell to begin our luncheon, welcoming members and guests to a truly heartwarming Scholarship Meeting.

We were joined by Scholarship Chair Brittany Curran, who introduced seven of this year’s outstanding scholarship recipients.

• Lashae Braxton

• Marisa McCrobie

• Salvador Villarreal

• Jennifer Forsyth

• Aya Morgan

• Asia Ong

• Brayden Pape

Representing:
Point Loma Nazarene University, UC San Diego, and University of San Diego

Brittany led a thoughtful panel discussion, giving each student the opportunity to share their story, their goals, and how the Kiwanis scholarship is supporting their educational journey.

The afternoon was filled with inspiration as students reflected on the challenges they’ve overcome and the dreams they are now pursuing. One recipient shared:

“This scholarship will make it so much easier to pay for tuition, focus on school, and not feel like a burden on my family — or have to rush to work right after class just to pay for things. Even after tuition, there are so many other costs.”

Their gratitude and determination reminded us all why investing in youth is at the heart of Kiwanis service.

A special thank-you to Brittany Curran for her leadership and dedication in managing the Scholarship Program — her work continues to change lives.

After the panel, We also celebrated August birthdays, including

• Brittany Curran
• Angelique Schumacher