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The Miss Latina Racine scholarship winners are a beacon for young Latina women
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of the Miss Latina Racine Scholarship Corporation and the community of Racine. 

Miss Latina Racine Scholarship Corporation Announces Scholarship Applications

 


Miss Latina Racine 2010 Jessica Cark

Jessica is a freshman at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Biology, in a pre-medicine path to become a doctor.  A graduate of Washington Park High School, Jessica was active in Health Occupation Students of America organization (HOSA), and the Health Youth Apprenticeship program (HYA).  In addition to being president of HOSA, she was active in introducing HOSA to fellow students, as well as encouraging team building and leadership skills.  Her role in HYA allowed her to become a Certified Nursing Assistant after her sophomore year of high school, and through the program, she worked at the local hospital.  Along with her successful academic career, she was an athlete in basketball and track & field.  She has also participated in, and led, many community service and volunteer events.  Her involvement and the skills she built on these experiences have given her confidence, and self-esteem, and helped shape who she is today.

 

Miss Latina Racine 2009 Jessica Clarke

Jessica is a graduate of Washington Park High School and is currently a freshman at Concordia University.  While at Park High School Jessica was a member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and the Ambassador Club. In addition to her academic excellence and memberships Jessica was an athlete in cross country, basketball, and softball. Volunteering and community service is a priority for Jessica as she continues her support of NHS at Park High School and the Por La Gente community sports program.

 

 

                                    
Miss Latina Racine 2008 Yazmin Romero
Yazmin is a senior at the University of Wisconsin at Parkside in the Pre- Medicine program majoring in Psychology with a minor in Biology. She has been active on campus as a member and former secretary and president of Latinos Unidos and the Mexican-American Club. Some of her accomplishments were implementation of co-sponsorship of cultural and social events, encouraging middle school and high school students to pursue higher education, fundraising for scholarships, and promoting member participation in community service. Additionally Yazmin is also active in Voces de La Frontera, Students United for Immigrant Rights, and is a mentor at San Juan Diego Middle School.

 

 


 Miss Latina Racine 2007 Maria Becerra

 Maria is a Junior at the University of Wisconsin at Parkside majoring in Spanish and Communications. In addition to her studies Maria is an active member of Gamma Alpha Omega (GAO) and is currently serving as president of the Parkside chapter.  GAO is a community and service conscious organization that mentors "Gamma Pals" from local schools; Maria has been an active mentor since joining GAO.



  

Miss Latina Racine Scholarship Corporation Announces Scholarship Applications