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Pinal County Federal Credit Union representative, Kim Gillaspy, presents an award to Hannah Mercer.
James Carnes | CBN
Bert Slater Memorial Scholarship was presented by Eugenia Slater to Stephanie Lomeli. James Carnes | CBN
Robin Coon Scholarships Sarah Naranjo with Jacob Baca, Sidney Chenoweth, Sabrina Martinez, Alex Willis and Derek Pacheco. James Carnes | CBN
Sarah Naranjo presents the Arizona Community Foundation Scholarship to Tristan Gantt. James Carnes | CBN
Copper Basin News
Thousands of dollars in scholarships and awards were presented to Ray High School graduating seniors last week during the 2015 Scholarship and Awards program held in the GKI Courtyard. A dinner hosted by the Kearny Rotary Club preceded the awards ceremony. Twenty-seven graduates were rewarded for their endeavors at RHS and included five students from the class that were named Valedictorians.
Co-Valedictorian Jacob Baca received the ASU Presidential Scholarship worth $9, 500/yr for four years; NAU Lumberjack Scholarship worth $9,394/yr for four years; CAC Academic Scholarship for full tuition for two years; Chastain Educational Scholarship of $500 and a Robin Coon Scholarship of $1,000.
Co-Valedictorian Sidney Chenoweth was awarded the ASU Provosts Scholarship worth $8,000/yr for four years; CAC Academic Scholarship for full tuition for two years; Cesar Chavez Scholarship worth $500/yr for four years; Coppernet Systems Academic Award of $500; Saddlebrooke Community Outreach Scholarship of $1,500 yr/for 4 years; Robin Coon Scholarship of $1,000.
Co-Valedictorian Sabrina Martinez received the CAC Academic Scholarship of full tuition for two years; ASARCO Employee Funded Scholarship of $2,000; Robin Coon Scholarship of $1,000; Phillip Murray Memorial Scholarship worth $1,500.
Co-Valedictorian Derek Pacheco received a NAU Lumberjack Scholarship worth $9,394/yr for four years; CAC Academic Scholarship of full tuition for two years; Cesar Chavez Scholarship worth $1,000/yr for four years; NHS Scholarship of $100; Carmen Bustamante Memorial Scholarship of $500; Resolution Copper Scholarship of $3,000; Edward M. and Obdulia M. Feldhake Scholarship of $500; Robin Coon Scholarship of $1,000; Saddlebrooke Community Outreach Scholarship worth $1,500/yr for four years; Rotary Scholarship of $1,000.
Co-Valedictorian Alex Willis was awarded a NAU Lumberjack Scholarship worth $9,394/yr for four years; CAC Academic Scholarship of full tuition for two years; Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship of $1,350; Robin Coon Scholarship of $1,000.
Salutatorian Alisa Molar receive a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years; ASARCO Scholarship of $2,500.
Brittany Paton was awarded a NAU Lumberjack Scholarship worth $9,394/yr for four years; U of A Wildcat Excellence Scholarship worth $2,000/yr for four years; NHS Scholarship of $100; Copper Area Health Scholarship of $1,000; Elks Scholarship of $300; Cobre Valley Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship of $2,000/yr for four years; Saddlebrooke Community Outreach Scholarship worth $1,500/yr for four years; Phillip Murray Memorial Scholarship of $1,500.
Destry Yocum received a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years; Resolution Copper Scholarship of $ 3,000; ASARCO Scholarship of $2,000.
Seth Harmon was awarded a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years.
Jacob Pace received a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years.
Ramon Marinez received a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years; Kearny Women’s Club Scholarship of $1,000; ASARC O Employee Funded Scholarship of $2,000; Stephanie Ward Memorial Scholarship of $350.
Kolton Bray was awarded a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years; Copper Basin Railway Scholarship of $500.
Leah Wallace received a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years.
Triston Gantt was awarded a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years; Arizona Community Foundation/Dr. Ehrmann Scholarship of $1,000.
Stephanie Lomeli-Alvarado received a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years; Kearny Women’s Club Scholarship of $1,000; Bert Slater Memorial Scholarship of $500.
Amber Romero was awarded a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years.
Robbin Newman received a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years; Dave McFee Memorial Scholarship of $500; Edward M. and Obdulia M. Feldhake Scholarship of $500; Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce Scholarship of $500; CCAB Scholarship, TBA.
Patrick McPeak was awarded a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years.
Elissa Rodriquez received a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years; Student Council Scholarship of $100.
Michael Cruz received a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship of full tuition for two years.
Elisia Romero was awarded a CAC Promise for the Future Scholarship; Cesar Chavez Scholarship of $500; Kearny Women’s Club Scholarship of $1,000; Student Council Scholarship of $100; Stephanie Ward Memorial Scholarship of $350.
Michael Carrillo received a Student Council Scholarship of $100; Coppernet Systems Academic Award of $500.
Sierra Guerena was awarded a Student Council Scholarship of $100.
Stephen Lucero received a Copper Bain Railway Scholarship of $500.
Hannah McEuen was awarded a Copper Basin Railway Scholarship of $500.
Hannah Mercer received the Native Air Scholarship of $1,000; Pinal County Federal Credit Union Scholarship of $1,000.
Luke Byrd was awarded the John Slater Memorial Scholarship of $500.
Vicki started her career in the journalism field while attending Ray High School in Kearny with an excellent teacher who took her by the hand and guided her. She worked on the school newspaper and as a senior was a co-editor. Her dream was to go on to college to study journalism and eventually to travel the world reporting the news. This dream was interrupted by life circumstances. She stayed in Kearny and went to work for the Copper Basin News in 1964 as a typesetter. Her editor was Ira Q. Toler and he also was a good teacher. After marrying and having children, her desires to again work in the newspaper field surfaced. She responded to an ad for a position in advertising for the Copper Basin News which included selling, lay-out and design. She was hired on the spot. The business has greatly changed with technology and the introduction of desktop publishing. She was fortunate enough to be a part of it. She has now worked for Copper Area News Publishers on and off for over 30 years, starting when John Seater was the publisher. She has held many positions over the years, but is most proud to be named a reporter. She loves to write and is so grateful for being given that chance.
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