2020 Scholar-Athlete Press Release
CIF - CENTRAL COAST SECTION 333 Piercy Road San Jose, CA 95138 408-224-2994 www.cifccs.org April 22, 2020 CONTACT: Marco Sanchez FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Assistant Commissioner 2019-2020 CCS Scholar-Athletes Honored CCS Scholar-Athlete Scholarship The Central Coast Section has announced the 14 recipients of the CCS Scholar-Athlete Scholarships for the 2019-20 school year. These exceptional student-athletes were nominated by their schools and put forth to their leagues for selection. One male and one female were selected from each of the leagues that make up the CCS. The applications from these females and males were then submitted to the CCS Scholarship and Awards Committee. Below are 14 of the scholarship winners, who will each receive a $500 scholarship at the CCS Scholar-Athlete Awards Breakfast: Anushka Savla, Leigh High School Evan Franco, Branham High School Annika Lin, Carlmont High School Milad Shafaie, Carlmont High School Kylie Gutierrez, Pacific Bay Christian School Jeffrey Chin, Salinas High School Emily Melvin, Harbor High School Diego Sotto, Pacific Bay Christian School Melissa Lee, Fremont High School Paul Rosa, Wilcox High School Tevah Gevelber, Castilleja School Jeffrey Taylor, The King’s Academy Nicole Oliva, St. Francis High School Jassen Yep, Archbishop Mitty High School Joyce Ridgway Memorial Scholarship Joyce Ridgway served as a leader in the development of Women’s sports in the CCS and the CIF. Due to her tireless determination and dedication to enhance and expand the opportunities for girls in sport, a scholarship is offered annually to a deserving female high school senior who exemplifies the characteristics of leadership, determination, dedication, self-sacrifice and integrity that is reflective of Joyce Ridgway’s character and contributions.
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