The Escondido Legends Scholarship Program, administered by The Classical Academies North County Education Foundation (NCEF), announced nine Escondido students who received a $1,000 scholarship in honor of local Escondido Legends.

The recipients from 5 Escondido High Schools were presented with scholarships and recognized for their accomplishments by the Escondido City Council on June 19th. Over forty Escondido students submitted essays that captured their commitment to the City of Escondido and aligned with the selected Escondido Legends. Thank you to Mr. Jack Raymond and an anonymous donor for their generous contributions that made these scholarships possible. Photo from left to right:

Kamryn Matsubara - San Pasqual High School - George and Cynthia Weir Scholarship -

Diana Velazquez-Bedoy - Escondido Charter High School - Bud Quade Scholarship

Geraldeen Velazquez-Bedoy - Escondido Charter High School - Helen Heller Scholarship

Michelle Johnson - Escondido Charter High School - Marvin and Carilyn Gilbert Scholarship

Zev Fisher - Orange Glen High School - Lloyd "Lefty" Mitchell Scholarship

Councilmember Consuelo Martinez, Councilmember Joe Garcia, Deputy Mayor Christian Garcia, Councilmember Mike Morasco, Mayor Dane White

Students also awarded and not photographed included:

Kirra Farris - Classical Academy High School - Max and Viola Atlano Scholarship

Samantha Facundo Resendiz - Escondido High School - Helen Heller Scholarship

Dominic Kalpakgian - Classical Academy High School - Rube Nelson Scholarship

Anika Dennison - Escondido Charter High School - Baker Family Scholarship