Annual Report 2007-08 | Page 18

Supportive Services Highlights • Upward Mobility Program: The Supportive Services Department’s Upward Mobility Program provides students information about college and vocational training programs. Counselors provide one-on-one counseling including higher education opportunities in public and private colleges and universities; vocational training programs; evaluation referrals; the application and admission process and financial aid. Also, a representative from the College Board was present twice a month to give specialized attention to those students applying for financial aid and assisting them through the application process. • Robert E. Lesher: A Carlos Rosario faculty member awarded a scholarship in honor of her father, Robert E. Lesher. The scholarship in the amount of $945.00 was presented at the school’s Graduation Ceremony in June. • Edna Frazier Cromwell Scholarship Fund: The Board of the Edna Frazier Cromwell Scholarship Fund awarded two Carlos Rosario students with a one-time $2,000 scholarship! The awards were presented at the school’s Graduation Ceremony in June. • Tempo Bookstore Scholarship: The owner of Tempo Bookstore, Eugene Lesmez made several donations to the scholarship fund. A scholarship in the amount of $3,000 was presented at the school’s Recognition Ceremony in June. • Maria Antonia Ortiz-Haddock Memorial Scholarship: Two local business owners, Hector Torres and Jay Haddock Ortiz of Capital Hotels & Suites awarded three one-time scholarships totaling $1,000.00 this school year. The awards were presented at the school’s Graduation Ceremony in June. • Carlos Rosario Staff/Faculty Scholarship: The Carlos Rosario family continues to think creatively and pull together to raise money for scholarships! This year the Carlos Rosario Staff/Faculty Scholarship Fund was developed. A total of 28 staff/faculty members donated college credits through payroll deduction agreements. A total of 55 credits were donated! Four Carlos Rosar [