Tony Armstrong Scholarship Luncheon
May 20th, 2008 | Community, News
The 2008 Sparks Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Luncheon, sponsored by Kiley Ranch Communities, was held on May 15th at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. In memory of the late Sparks Mayor, Tony Armstrong, this luncheon was a well attended success. Six students from the three high schools located in Sparks received the traditional Tony Armstrong Scholarship for $500 each year of their education and renewable up to four years.
Each student was invited on stage to receive recognition certificates and proceeded to inform the audience about which university they would be attending, their education goals, and how they intended to use the Tony Armstrong Scholarship money.
Education outreach and community involvement is very important to Kiley Ranch Communities who also participates in the Education Collaborative of Washoe County. As education partners with Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School located on Ion Drive in the Spanish Springs Valley, Kiley Ranch Communities presented Principal Debbie Martino with a $500 donation check to be used towards the immediate needs for student education.
The luncheon speaker, Washoe County School District Superintendent Paul Dugan, spoke about the funding challenges the school district currently faces. He explained that a large percentage of the school district funds are derives from property taxes and local school support taxes. Washoe County School District continues to look for ways to maximize efficiency while trying to meet the community needs.
Kiley Ranch Communities congratulates this year’s scholarship recipients and wishes them continued success with their education goals!
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