Garcia Scholarship Awarded

Jessica Gonder is the 2009 recipient of the Kelly Ann Garcia Memorial Scholarship for the Performing Arts. Well known throughout the community for her outstanding vocal abilities, Jessica will be attending classes at Central Michigan University, in Music Education. Inspiration for a career in teaching music comes from her former choir director/teacher, Judy Nichols. Jessica stated that she hopes to be as fine a teacher as Mrs. Nichols.

The Kelly Ann Garcia Memorial Scholarship Fund assists high school seniors planning to major in vocal music in college, as well as undergraduate class members who are attending summer training. Kelly Ann Garcia was a CAPS graduate who was known for her love of singing and performance, and her dedication to the performing arts. This memorial scholarship is awarded annually in her honor.