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A Publication of the XX INLAND EMPIRE Wednesday Hispanic Communication & July, 11,1990 Development Corporation Volume 3, HISPANIC NEWS Number 13 Reapportionment Conference: Empowerment sought for women, minorities By: Charles A. Steves Getting something in return was women and minorities the forum to definitely on the minds of the confer express their views, set aside some The Institute for Social Justice and ence participants. As Art Pagdan of the partisan politics, and form a coalition the Rose Institute brought together a Filipino-American Public Affairs coun that will be able to impact the forth diverse group of more than one hundred cil stated: "We want what you want. coming apportionment, stated a num people from throughout Southern Cali- But we want the same pieces as you, ber of speakers. fomia for a two day conference at not the crumbs." "...By empowering other people we McKenna College, Claremont. Repre Kathy SpiUar, with the Fund for the would empower ourselves," said Rich sentatives of groups included the Na Feminist Majority, wants gender bal ard Santillan, chair with the Women tional Organization for Women, His ance legislation implemented. "There and Ethics program at Pomona Col panic Chamber of Commerce, Asian- is a difference that women make when lege. This empowerment, he stated, Pacific Womens' Network and the they are in power, child care arid abor can be realized with this new coalition NAACP. The main goal for the two day tion rights get on the table." She also putting pressure on the incumbents and conference was to discuss the forth wants to increase the legislature with the process of reapportionment. coming apportionment in 1991, the double representation. One man and According to Dr. Armando Navarro, effect of these political changes on one woman from each district. Executive Director of the Institute for minorities, and most importantly, how "California can expect to gain up to Social Justice and keynote speaker at the current reappoftioranem proetsss eight additional seats in the the con£ee^»:e A should be changed to reflect the legis of Representatives of which minorities forts have produced modest results for lative representation of elected offi can only expect to claim one," stated minorities and women. Today, women cials of the minority population through Tony Quinn, a former Assembly Mi comprise 52% of California's popula out Cahfomia. nority Consultant. He also added that tion, yet make up only 15%of the State Conference Keynoter Speakers stated that, as the popula there has not been a very well organ Legislators. Latinos are 27% of the Dr. Armando Navarro tion grows throughout the state, the ized effort on the part of the Asians and State's population and only compose Ececutive Director, I.S.J. need for better representation from Latinos to get eleeted on the local school 6% of the Legislature. African Ameri every segment of the community is boards and city councils in order that cans, as the result of decades of struggle, essential for better representation at the these local minority elected officials are beginning to approach equity: 8% Justice, this coalition council can then state level. The number of state repre can move up to higher offices when of the population, they make up 6% of put the most pressure on the Governor, sentatives has been static and currently, opportunities become available. the Legislature." Legislature and political parties. they (the representatives) represent a The opportunity to elect minorities to "The main purpose of this conference Dr. Navarro feels that the future of larger number of citizens due to popu these local and national level offices is to put together the Native Ameri California politics rests with the ability lation increases. will be greatly enhanced if the goals of cans, African-Americans, Asians, Fili of each ethnic, racial or gender group to "An increased legislature is needed," the conference for the apportionment pino-Americans, Latinos, and Women, work with one another not against one explained Leroy Hardy, senior research struggle are achieved. These goals being intoa grass roots mobilization and form another. "Reapportionment offers an associate for the Rose Institute. "With the setting of district lines that favor the coalition groups. These coalition groups opportunity to people who believe that a pro^ted fifty-two congressmen and realities of the population growth. The will, in turn, send representatives to a government should be controlled by asserrfffiy^p" three-hundred eight in realization, for minorities, of concise state coalition council," he said. the many and not by the few. If Califor stead of the present eighty. People are borders that consolidate their particu He stated further that with the re nia is truly to be the paee-setter, a state willing to spend more money (on more lar groups, enhances the ability for the sources from both the Rose Institute, of progress where democracy is a real legislators) if they get something in election of their own local candidates. which can provide computer and data ity for all, we carmot tolerate reappor return." The conference was designed to give base help, and the Institute for Social tionment politics as usual." Future Leaders to get view from the top Inside this issue: Personal Profile Coiton Latina is - - Class of1990 Dr. Michael Silvas, M.D. Valedictorian and Physician and it's just the start. Community Servant story on back page Page 2

I"'"- ^ ••••• lllll • Future Leaders will participate in open air mountain top workshops at Oak Glen starting July 15. See story and more photos on page 4. " 2 Service Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 11,1990

Dr. Michael Silvas, M.D. Physician and Community Servant

Dr. Michael Silvas is one of a few but Marshall Elementary School PTA, ever-increasing number of Hispanic Board Member; supporter of the Sinfo- physicians in the Inland Empire. I had nia Mexicana and other cultural activi been unsuccessful ininterviewing him, ties in the area. He was also coach in the but persistence won out. We sat in his Pop Warner Youth Football in the San small, but com fortable, office and being Diego area. We continued talking about the end of the day, this young physician his growing up years in San Diego. looked very exhausted. He projected "1 was a typical Hispanic kid growing an image of a serious and dedicated up in San Diego, the oldest in the fam professional, but self-conscious about ily. I'd always liked sports and was discussing his background and career. involved in every kind of sport when 1 Being aware that, in addition to a suc was in high school. Graduating from cessful medical practice, he is very Castle High School, 1 received a schol involved in numerous community and arship to San Diego State. After attend Dr. Michael Silvas, M.D. in his new offices at the St. Bernardine cultural activities, we talked about his ing the University for a year, 1 volun Medical Center. participation in these activities for start teered in the Army and served in Viet ers. nam for two years. 1 returned to San One of his interests was dancing and cardiac life support and basic life sup "1 feel that every person should be Diego after being discharged, worked in 1979, he joined the Ballet Folklorico port. involved in his coinrnunityi" he said. for San Diego Gas and Electric com dance troupe at Davis where he met In concluding the interview, 1 asked "This is why 1 volunteer for different pany for three years. But 1 decided this Yolanda Cota. They were married in Dr. Silvas his life's philosophy and projects to do what 1 can." Doing what job was not for me, that 1 needed an 1980 and currently celebrating their whether he was concerned about early he can includes planning a free health education and a professional career, 10th wedding anniversary. Their chil burnout in his career. clinic in the Westside as a member of and enrolled at San Diego State." dren are Sonia 8, Anthony 5, Marissa 4 "Early in life, 1 became motivated to the Kiwanis Club of Greater San Ber 1 asked Dr. Silvas when did he make and Robert 2. help people, especially people that don't nardino, and in which he received the thedecision to become a physician. "At have the resources to help themselves. Distinguished Service Award. He is San Diego State, 1 had two role models. Graduating in 1982, Dr. Silvas did 1 was fortunate to be guided in a career currently the attending physician for Dr. Michael Bajo encouraged me to his internship and residency at San that is very rewarding. It is very hard to sports at Aquinas High School (since strive for a professional career and Dr. Bernardino County Medical Center, become a doctor, especially for minori 1985): the Colton boxing Association Matthews, our family physician who completing the trainingin 1985. There ties, but it can happen with commit (since 1984); the Amateur Boxing helped many people, especially mi after, he joined the San Bernardino ment and hard work. There were times Federation (since 1984); and San Ber norities, gave me the inspiration to Medical Group. when 1 was ready to quit, but there was nardino High School(1983-84); attend become a doctor and help people." The highlight of Dr. Silvas' medical the support of my family and friends. ing physician at Future Leaders of In 1975, he enrolled at UC Davis as career is the recent establishment of his We have to encourage our young His- America summer camp (since 1984), a an undergraduate, eventually receiv own medical office which is located at panics to become doctors and profes Kiwanis project under the direction of ing his B.A. He applied to 15 medical Sl Bernardine Medical Center. sionals and that they be committed to Dr. Tom Rivera, Cal-State, San Ber schools and 7 schools accepted his work in the Hispaniccommunity where nardino; Mentor for Project Puente, application. However, he opted to stay Dr. Silvas is currently on ten state there is a tremendous need for services. San Bernardino Valley College; at UC Davis. wide committees which include the Although 1 work hard as a doctor and "Becoming a medical student was Office of Affinnative Action Commit involved in community work, the most hard and every class was very impor tee and Admissions Committee at UC important is my family and 1 try to give tant in my curriculum. It was very Davis, Advisor in Minorities in Health them as much time as possible. 1 think Inland Empire competitive and we had to do well in Professionals at the State level., San the commitment to family is a big rea HISPANIC NEWS tests. 1 didn't have time for relaxation, Bernardino County Medical Society's son for the successes we Hispanics The Inland Empire Hispanic however, as a medical student, 1 woiiccd Emergency Committee, and other lo have over a lot of adversities." News is owned and operated by at the Clinica Tepati Free Health Clinic cal committees. He is currently certi Dr. Michael Silvas has also become a " ' Hispanic Communication on weekends." fied in controlled substances, advanced role model in our community. . Development Corporation. Publisher Graciano Gomez Working disabled may now qualify for MedilSre Editor JackFitzgeraid "^ce Manager Trini Gomez "Disabled persons who work in spite coverage, as well as medical insurance, care coverage for at least 39 months •ign Jaciynink of their disability should be aware of a under Medicare." beyond a trial work period, before Photographer TomBallesteros "The earliest possible month of cov Writers Rebecca Gil new law designed tohelp them retain or coverage lapses. Under the new rule, Ray Navarro regain Medicare coverage", Mr. erage under the new rule is July. they may now elect to buy Medicare Marketing Glorine Stanfleld Hodgson, Social Security manager in However, if your Medicare coverage protection beginning with the month Veronica Martinez San Bernardino said. has already lapsed, you must sign up by they are notified that they are no longer Circulation Robert Hernandez "The new law allows disabled work June 30 if you want your coverage to entitled to premium-free hospital in The Inland Empire Hispanic ers who lost premium-free Medicare begin July 1,1990," Mr. Hodgson said. surance because of work. News is published every two hospital insurance coverage because of Social Security beneficiaries who weeks and distributed in San work to purchase hospital insurance return to work generally have Medi Bernardino, Colton, Redlands, Fontana, Riverside, Rancho- Advertise Cucamonga, Ontario and the jTdr That High Desert. You may subscribe in the by calling (714) 381-6259. SpcciaC 1558-D North Waterman, San Ber Hispanic News nardino, CA 92404, or call Trini (714) 381-6259 Gomez at (714) 381-6259 to ar Occasion range an appointment PH. 885-1420 1258 W. 5th St., San Bernardino Community Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 11,1990

Mayor names Salvador San Bernardino County Fair as project coordinator set for July 27 - August 5 At today's Council Meeting, the San cal science. He replaces Jerry Butler Bernardino City Council unanimously who was recently appointed to the approved Mayor Holcomb's appoint position of Director of the Rent Review ment of Ray Q. Salvador as Project Board. Coordinator for the Mayor's Office. Salvador formerly served as a Con In announcing the appointment. gressional Assistant to Congressman Mayor Holcomb stated "I am pleased George E. Brown, Jr.,in Brown's Colton that Mr. Salvador is joining my staff. District Office and also served as a He has a strong legislative background l^^lative intern in Brown's Washing and extensive experience in handling ton, D.C. Office. constituents' concerns, and he will be a Salvador is a graduate of Loma Linda fine complement to my staff. 1 look University where he majored in politi forward to having him on board."

Ayala honored by AM-VETS State Senator Ruben S. Ayala (D- forts toward the benefit of the Califor Chino) has been named the recipient of nia veteran," said State AMVET the 1990 Legislative Award by the Commander Lyonel "Butch" Madole. (AMVET) American Veterans of One of Ayala's key assignments in World War 11 - Korea - Vietnam, the State Senate is to serve on the five- Department of California. member standing Committee on Veter •J The presentation of the award was ans affairs. He also represents the State scheduled to take place Saturday, June Legislature on the Veterans Home of 23 during the general session of the Southem California Advisory Site AMVET Convention in Visalia, Cali Selection Committee. fornia. Ayala is a veteran of the United States "Senator Ayala was chosen as the Marine Corps and saw action during AMVET Legislative Award recipient World War 11 in the South Pacific with INITIAL SUCCESS Exposd, a trio composed of Glola, Ann Curless, and for his outstanding contribution of ef the First Marine Division. Jeanette Jurado, is the first group in musical history to have four top ten hits from their debut album—Exposure. It will appear in two concert performances at 7 and 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 at the San Bernardino County Fair in Victorville. The 10-day 1991 Orange Show- May 9-19 Fair runs July 27 through Aug. 5.

C. Roger Cooper, President, National view the May 9-19, 1991, dates as a Two Shows Orange Show Board of Directors, positive move. GENTS 9:30 & 11:30 announced that the Board of Directors ORGANIZATION Show & have approved the dates of May 9-19 Programs that the National Orange 1 - for the 1991 annual National Orange Dance Show will expand are the community PRESENTS Show. competitive programs of home arts, 3 Upon studying previous years statis fine arts, flowers, etc. Special empha tics and the desire to expand youth/ sis will be brought toward 4H, FFA, education programs, the Board of Di Youth Programs and expanding the new rectors of the National Orange Show 1990 program of the School Tours. vH AB 2822 passed by Committee i i- Legislation which requires that the Woodruff noted that, "as many as efr%t$^ drugs and alcohol on pre- 25,000 infants bom in California fiom natal dwlopmentdWfcl be taught to all high 1987-1988 were exposed to illegal "•A •-y school students in California passed its drugs before birth." toughest test to date, passing the Senate "Drug-exposed infants are filling Education Committee by a 6-0 vote. neonatal intensive care units and nurs AB^2822 by Assembly Paul Woodruff eries at costs that can reach $2,000 a 1 (R-Redlands) has received wide-rang day. As they grow up, these infants are 1 ing bi-partisan support within the state likely to develop behavioral problems legislature and from organizations such that will hinder their progress through as Planned Parenthood Affiliates of out their lives," Woodmff continued. I California, The Department of Educa Carolyn Hughes, Director of Child tion, The California School Board Development at UC Davis Medical Association, The California School . Center, noted, "Thelong term outcomes $15.00 - Advance Also Featuring •J Nurses Organization, Women's Lobby, for pre-natal exposure (to dmgs and $18.00 - Door "CITY TO CITY" California State PTA, Chemical De alcohol) look bleak and the cost to Doors open at 7KX) p.m. pendency Center for Women, and society as these children mature will be Dancing starts at 8:00 p.m. California Association of Public Health staggering." Aug. 11,1990 Nurses. Orange Pavilion A proposal suggested in committee "Most of our students will one day 689 South "E" St. San Bernardino, Ca. today to weaken ^e bill was rejected become parents. They need to be fully Tickets: Leonard - 889-6982 • Shorty - 793-1206 • Ron - 883-5844 • Pete - 825-2188 and AB 2822 passed in its original aware of the harm drugs and alcohol AUAll proceeds go to CENTSGENTS ORCANIZAnONOR form. can have on prenatal development. AB building fund/dub activities Mail Order (714) 889-6982 - Leonard Qting statistics from the California 2822 will ensure that they receive this Department of Health Services, vital education," Woodmff concluded. Leadership Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 11,1990

EES GIVE ONCE CLUB, SUPERVI SOR BARBARA RIORDAN, SB Future Leaders WEST SIDE LIONESS CLUB, SAN- TEE DAIRIES, SOUTHERN CALI By Raymond Navarro Jr. FORNIA GAS CO., VANIR GROUP OF COMPANIES, COLTON YOUTH SOCCER, COCA COLA, CLUB LOS DORADOS DEL VALLE, CALIFOR NIA CHICANO NEWS MEDIA ASSOCIATION, DR. GONG, GEORGE BROWN, BORBON INC., AMAE CHAPTERS of POMONA, SAN BERNARDINO & STATE., ANHEUSER * BUSCH INC., MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS, Dr. Tom Rivera, Bd. Chairman LATINO PEACE OFFICERS AS Inland Empire Future Leaders SOC., GENERAL TELEPHONE, CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS, and ASB RUBIDOUX HIGH At The Camp SCHOOL. There have also been many Future leaders hard at work in an open air mountain workshop. individuals who have continued to fi At the camp, there are 12 groups or nancially support the Future Leaders "Familias" with 10 to 12 8th/9th grade On July 15, 1990, over 100 8th and "familia." The skills developed during Program. students per group. Each "Familia" has 9th grade Latino youth from Riverside/ this intense period translates into an Cynthia Gomez, a freshman at Cali a facilitator, peer counselor and an A- San Bernardino area will be preparing effective learning process which will fornia State University San Bernardino Team representative. The students are to leave for Camp OAK GLEN to stay with the student throughout his/ participated, as a Future Leader in 1985. . selected each spring based on school embaric on a week-long Latino Youth her lifetime. She attended Colton High School and counselor and/or instructor recommen Leadership conference. This annual According to Dr. Tom Rivera, Inland was very active in student organiza dations, grade point average, autobio event is the comer stone of the Inland Empire Board Chair, Associate Dean tions such as the Girls League, Honor graphical statement and school/com Empire Future Leaders Program of Educational Support Services at Society and Key Qub. When asked munity activities. The peer counselors founded in 1985 by volunteer commu California State University San Ber what she found most valuable about he are students who have participated in nity educators from the San Bernar nardino and Kiwanis Future Leaders Youth Leadership conference, Cynthia the program. The facilitators are inter dino area and sponsored by the Inland Committee Chair, Future Leaders is a responded, "The friendship! 1 still keep ested adults willing to give their time to Empire Future Leaders, Association of stepping stone for students to become in contact with some of the people. work with a group of young people for Mexican-American Educators, Cal involved in high school/community Authority folks now will listen to you." one week of personal growth. The A- State University ^an Bernardino and clubs and orgarrizations in leadership She often asks advice from the profes Team assists the group by serving as a Kiwanis Club of Greater San Bernar positions. Many of the conference sionals who volunteered for the week- all-around resource person. dino. Since 1985, over 540 youths participants become involved with long program. Throughout the week, the students have had the opportunity to participate groups like the Key Club or Student "It feels like it was yesterday." said attend workshops,participate in games, in workshops focusing on leadership Government. Gomez. "I want to be a peer counselor plan skits, sing songs, search for their styles, public speaking, parliamentary Dr. Rivera also stated that without and be part of the program again." She identity and make long-lasting friends. procedures, lobbying for a position, the community support, this program had recently turned in her application They experience what it's really like to university entrance requirements, cul would not exist. For example, the the to be one of the 12 volunteer peer be in judicial trial in an actual court tural awareness and the judicial proc GANNETT FOUNDATION contrib counselors. setting with local attorneys. They get ess. With Latino professionals from uted $5000 to help with the costs of the the opportunity to try new experiences various fields to serve as woricshop program. Other donors have included In addition to Ms. Gomez, there are like traditional aztec dancing or speak facilitators, panelists and sponsors, the TARGET STORES, KAISER PER- 10 other former Future Leaders attend ing before a large audience. When the youths have had positive role models to MANENTE, KRAFT FOODS INC., ing Cal State San Bernardino. They are week ends, the youths get a chance to learn valuable community building AMERICAN GI FORUM, SENATOR the following: MARICELA AYON, acknowledge their accomplishments in skills. RUBEN AYALA, CSUSB, GENTS JEANNE DELGADO, LINDA HER front of theirparents in a special assem However, one of the most important ORGANIZATION, GREATER RIV NANDEZ, MANOLITO HOLGUIN, bly at Cal State San Bernardino. This skiUs learned by the youth is team ERSIDE HISPANIC & INLAND SONIA LEYVA, ADAM LOBATO, year, the program will be held on July building. In order to be an effective EMPIRE HISPANIC CHAMBERS OF ORLANDO MORENO, EDWARD 20. leader, one must learn to be a team COMMERCE, KIWANIS CLUB OF OSUNA 111, HECTOR QUINTANAR player and supportive follower. The GREATER SAN BERNARDINO & and MARIE RAY A. Each of students For more information abo^^tlll^u- students experience one week of living POMONA, LAS CUATRO MILPAS participated in the first Future Leaders ture Leaders, contact Dr. Tom Rivera and working together as a unit or TORTILLAS, HUGHES EMPLOY Program in 1985. at (714) 880-5042.

(In center of photo)Target Store Managers; Charles Caton of the Sterling Street store and John Beque of the Orange Show Road store present a donation to Dr. Tom Rivera, Board Chairman of the Inland Empire Future Mrs. Mary Mccaughiy, Public Affairs Officer of Kaiser Permanente, pres Leaders as board members look on. ents a donation to Dr. Tom Rivera who is surrounded by board members. Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 11,1990

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Census nears goals -but more workers are still needed California Department of Transportation And The City of Victorville The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of the Census announced today that 82.5% of California housing units PUBLIC NOTICE have now been counted as part of the Study Results Available 1990 Decennial Census. This figure combines the mail return of question Announcement of Public Hearing naires with door-to-door enumeration, which now enters its final weeks. "Crossing the three-quarters mark is significant and encouraging," said John Reeder, Regional Director of the Cen sus Bureau in California. "We are in our door-to-door phase across the state, and it is going well." The 1990 Census effort is being hampered by not being able to hire enough people to complete this mas sive head count in a timely manner. Through the end of June, the Bureau is attempting to hire census takers to visit households whose occupants did not fill out and mail back their census forms. The Census is creating more than WHAT'S CALTRANS (California Department of Transportation) and the City of Victorville are 45,000jobs across the State of Califor BEING proposing to construct an interchange on Interstate 15 (1-15) at Hook Road in Victor nia this spring and early summer, and PLANNED ville. Auxiliary lanes would be constructed for both directions of travel between the Bureau is mounting a massive re Palmdale Road (Route 18) and Mojave Drive. Noise attenuation is also included in the cruiting campaign to attract applicants. proposed project. To date, however, the number of quali fied applicants has reached only 74% WHY CALTRAN^tias stttdied the effects this project may ffSte t>n the l^ronmenr. Ohf ' 'of the projected need. THIS studies show it will not significantly affect the quality of the environment. The report Census jobs are open to qualified NOTICE explaining this is called a Negative Declaration/Environmental Assessment. This applicants 18 years of age and over, notice is to tell you of the preparation of the Negative Declaration/Environmental and efforts are being made to hire Assessment and of its availability for you to read. A hearing will be held to give you applicants who live in the areas where an opportunity to talk about certain design features of the project with CALTRANS they will be working,usually within 5 staff before the final design is .selected. Tlie tentative schedule for the piircluise of land miles of their homes. Bilingual candi for right of way and construction will be discussed, and CALTRANS staff will explain dates are especially encouraged to the Department's relocation assistance for residents moved by the project. apply.

WHAT'S The Negative Declaration/Environmental Assessment is available for review or pur AVAILABLE chase at the CALTRANS District Office at 247 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, weekdays from 7:30 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Maps and other information are also avail Classified able. Copies of the document are also available for review at the following locations: . 1 Victorville City Hall (14343 Civic Drive) and Victorville Branch Library (15011 Circle Drive). Espirituista r Ayuda a personas con el WHEN AND CALTRANS and the City of Victorville will hold informal showings on Thursday, antepasado el presente y el WHERE July 12 and Tuesday, July 17,1990, from 4:30 - 8:00 P.M., at the Victorville City Hall future, en el amor (14343 Qvic Drive). Maps and other exhibits will be on display. Both CALTRANS matrimonio y negocios. and the City of Victorville staff will be present to answer questions regarding the pro Leo palmas de las manos y posed project. A public-hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 17,1990 at 8:00 P.M. in bar^as. the City of Victorville Council Chambers. La ayuda esta llamandome al (714) 798-5450 WHERE YOU Do you have any comments about processing the project with a Negative Declaration/ COME IN Environmental Assessment? Do you disagree with the Endings of our study as set forth in the Negative Declaration /Environmental Assessment? Would you care to Help Wanted make any other comments on the project? Please submit your comments in writing, no later than July 27,1990, to CALTRANS, District 8, Public Affairs Office, P.O. Box Cutterneeded 231, San Bernardino, CA 92402 or the City of Victorville, CA 92393-3299. for vinyl fabrics Call Peggy CONTACT For more information about this study or any transportation issue, call CALTRANS at (714) 383-4229 or the City of Victorville at (619) 245-3411. (714)279-8251

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Colton Latina Valedictorian: Just beginning "My goal to become valedictorian through and the desire to do what my day that all of us will achieve our total was developed since eighth grade," she parents would have dreamed to accom potential. All people, no matter who said. "1 also wanted to get the most out plish." they arc, should not be afraid to fight of my high school years. Neither goal She credits her parents as a big influ for what they believe in and to under changed throughout these years. In ence in her life. "They played a very big stand that the world is very unfair. stead, the goals became more valued role in my goals and growth. They have Sometimes, things will not always tum and important as the years progressed." offered support during times in which out the way we expect. We should also Based on criteria for this honor, she my determination was low. This has remember that the important lies in our accumulated a total of985 grade points been a learning experience for my fa personal satisfaction of what we have which was augmented with honor ther and he has been patient and under accomplished." classes and coUege work. The high standing. My mother has been the main Ms. Pefialoza was involved in the light of the graduation ceremonies was force behind my determination to House of Representatives, Girls her speech in Spanish, for which she is achieve. She made herself available, League, Honor Society, Key Club, fluent, and English. whether it be transportation to UCR, Pepper Bough, Association Student Bom in Merced, California, the family library, special classes or activities Body and various sports. Her commu- Lorena Penaloza lived in Turlock and Fresno. "I lived relating to my school work. I will be nityinvolvementincludedPuturc Lead Valedictorian Colton High School with my grandmother and while still forever grateful for their supportive ers of America - peer counselor and very young, she required me to learn role in my educational goals," she said director-intern. Church Youth Group, By: Andrew Villa the timetables, read and study, all in proudly. Chicano/Latino Youth Leadership When Lorena Pefialoza became Vale Spanish, which was my primary lan Pefialoza will be attending UC Project - vice president and Washing dictorian for Colton High Schbol's 1990 guage. This was probably where I de Berkeley in the fall. "Hopefully, 1 will ton Workshops. graduating class on June 20, this was a veloped my motivation to learn," she be able to utilize ihy learning experi Her academic awards included four fulfillment of a goal that she had estab said. During her third grade, she was in ence to do well in furthering my educa Academic Excellence Awards, three lished in the 8th grade. At that time, she the Gate Program! At age 12, the fam tion," she smd. She will major in inter High GPA Student Recognition awards. lost an award as outstanding student ily moved to Colton and eventually to national economies with a minor in Quill and Scroll Excellence Award and and the disappointment of losing en San Bernardino, where she spent her political science or communications. Top Honors, Student of the Month couraged her to establish the goal of freshman year at Cajon High School, "In pursuit of my goals, 1 have learned Award, Social Science Award and six becoming a class valedictorian when later enrolled in Colton High during much about people and what is fair. I Certificate of Recognition in academic she graduated from high school. her sophomore year. have learned that people must always subjects. What motivating factors prompted Ms. Pefialoza says that the driving fight for what they believe, and only in Non-academic awards were Inland this young Hispanic student, who had a force for her accomplishments lie in this way can fairness be achieved." Journalism Educators Association cumulative gradepoint average of 4.23, limits. "I have always had a desire to go "I also identify myself as an Hispanic Award, fire student activity awards. to be able to achieve this goal and what beyond limits that others have set for and as such, this is a new prospective of Rotary Youth Leadership Award and barriers did she have to overcome, if me," she said. She sees the sources of people and experiences. I feel that Outstanding Girl in Track and Field. any. this as "the things I have seen others go earned success is to be proud of being Luis and Olivia Pefialoza are proud Hispanic, otherwise, other stereotypes parents. are made. The struggle is not over for Additional contribution to this article me or for all Hispanics and hope some was made by G. Gomez. Wheeland Tomas Rivera scholarships earned by 3 U.C.R. Latlnas RIVERSIDE - Three Latina students writing, those majoring in literature, at the University of California, River and those heading toward a career in Attorney at Low side, have been awarded $1,000Tomas elementary or secondary education. Rivera Scholarships and a fourth has Gonzalez, a history major, plans to been awarded a $250 scholarship for teach at a community college. She is *Auto Accidents •Accidentes De Automovil the 1990-91 academic term. active in the UCR Learning Center and •Medical Doctors and Spe •Doctores y Especialistas son Recipients of the $ 1,000 scholarships Community Tutorial and participle: cialists Available for Treat Disponible Para Tratamiento are Angela Gonzalez, of Highland; in Anmesty International. ment with No Payment Due Sin Costo Hasta Que Se Ar- Aracelia Ramirez, of Indio; and Maiisa Ramirez, a liberal studies major who Until Settlement regle Su Caso Villarreal, of Coachella. Martha has served as chair of UCR's Tomas •Free Initial Consultation •Primera Consulta Gratis Cabrera, of Bakersfield, received the Rivera Teachers Association and sec •Bilingual Service •Servicio Bilingue $250 scholarship for the fall quarter. retary of UCR MEChA, is aiming for a •No Attorneys Fees Until •Sin Ningun Costo Hasta Que The scholarships are awarded each career as an elementary school teacher. Settlement Se Arregle Su Caso year in the memory of the late Tomas Villarreal, political science major who Rivera, the University of California's has served as chair of the Chicano Pre- first minority chancellor, who was a Law Association and teaching and law national leader in Hispanic education school in her future. issues and noted poet and novelist. Dr. Cabrera, a human development ma 330 North 'D' Street Rivera died in 1984 while serving as jor currently studying in Italy with the chancellor at UCR. UC Education Abroad Program, plans Suite 450 Preference for the Tomas Rivera to study experimental psychology in San Bernardino, CA 92401 Scholarship is given to students who graduate school and to carry on a career demonstrate a potential in creative working with autistic children.

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