A Path to Success: 2022 Ann Peppers Scholars

The Ann Peppers Scholars Program at PCC helps Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) area students succeed in college. Funded by a grant established by the Ann Peppers Foundation, it provides academic, financial, mentoring, and career-related services and support to PUSD students with the goal of improving retention and graduation/transfer success.

This year’s Ann Peppers Scholars include:

Miriam Lizette Morales
Sheridan Marie Orange
Jimmy Anthony Gomez
Aron Lugo
Dayana Parola Gonzalez Sanchez
Christopher Nolasco
Alondra Villegas
Jordin Fluker-Graves
Esmeralda Flores
Tex Wayne Bonham
Ashley Noelia Cabrera-Aguilar
Estefany Flores
Erika Alejandra Reyes Hernandez
Jennifer Ilene Robles
Hermione Farrah Hsu
Elizabeth Frances Bouza
Ali Armando Ortega Carrillo

“There is a dedicated team at PCC to guide students through the complexities of enrollment, orientation, counseling, career selection and preparation, internships and the practical aspects of job readiness. Education creates opportunities for all. As Nelson Mandela stated, ‘Education is the most important tool which you can use to change the world, your world.’”
-Mary Machado-Schammel, Ann Peppers Foundation board member