Poway Student Named Cox Scholar

Poway CA

07 June, 2021

8:21 PM

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POWAY, CA — Nineteen graduating high school seniors in San Diego County — including a Poway student — have been named Cox Scholars and will receive scholarships from Cox Charities. The philanthropic arm of Cox Communications awarded a total of $75,000 in scholarships to the San Diego area graduates. "The class of 2021 Cox Scholars are exceptional in their resiliency and adaptability due to the pandemic, and excelled in their commitment to their communities," said Sam Attisha, senior vice president and region manager for Cox Communications. "What an amazing group of hard-working students and community innovators. Cox is a company founded by a teacher and on the principle of continued innovation, and we are proud to help these students thrive." Cox Charities awards college scholarships to graduating high school seniors across its California service areas, including San Diego, Orange County, Palos Verdes and Santa Barbara. This year, Cox Charities awarded a total of $145,500 in scholarships to 34 students throughout Southern California. Cox Scholars are pursuing STEM-related careers and are passionate about giving back to theircommunity, according to Cox Communications. The 2021 Cox Scholars for San Diego County are: Amelia Abeyta of San Diego, Academy of Our Lady of Peace, undecidedMachair Ahmat Adam of San Diego, Hoover High School, UCLASophia Alcocer of Chula Vista, EastLake High School, UC BerkeleyIsabella Alcocer of Chula Vista, East Lake High School, UC BerkeleyTobin Boshaw of Escondido, Classical Academy High School, UC San DiegoAlexis Colmenares of San Diego, Southwest High School, Columbia UniversityBethany Daghaly of Poway, Poway High School, UC San DiegoAiryl Van Dayrit of Chula Vista, Sweetwater High School, University of Colorado, BoulderKarrin Evans of San Diego, Mission Bay High School, UCLATatiana Granja, San Pasqual High School, undecidedJamie Guzman of Vista, San Marcos High School, San Jose State UniversityDilan Johnson of Chula Vista, Otay Ranch High School, University of Southern CaliforniaTimothy Jordan of Chula Vista, Mater Dei Catholic High School, University of San DiegoCarl John Mendoza of San Diego, Mira Mesa High School, UC San DiegoMarissa Moreno of San Diego, Southwest High School,New York University ShanghaiAlexandra Moye of La Mesa, Helix Charter High School, Occidental CollegeRuth Perez of Oceanside, El Camino High School, UC Santa BarbaraBritney Rosas of San Diego, Patrick Henry High School, UC San DiegoTiffany Truc of San Diego, Patrick Henry High School, San Diego State University