| 08/30/2007 | Councilman Ramos Tees It Up for College Bound Newark Kids |
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Ramos Tees It Up for College-Bound Newark Kids WHAT: 1st Annual North Ward Scholarship Fund Golf Classic NEWARK—Charity may begin at home but, for many college-bound Newark high school students, it has found its way to Hendricks Field Golf Course. Newark Municipal Council Member (North Ward), Anibal Ramos, Jr., in partnership with the Latino Institute, Inc., will host the North Ward Scholarship Fund Golf Classic. The North Ward Scholarship Fund began as Ramos’ personal endeavor to provide financial assistance to college-bound students from his district. He has since seen it blossom into a successful community collaboration. With the support of local businesses including: Express Check Cashing Inc., Pueblo/Twin City Supermarkets and the McDonalds/HACER Program, the Scholarship Fund has raised over $10,000 and will award eight students scholarships of $1,000 each. The Fund was inspired by Ramos’ own personal experience, as he recalled receiving financial support from various scholarship organizations. “It is what afforded me the opportunity to pursue my academic and professional ambitions,” the councilman explained. “My aspiration is to provide the same opportunity to those students who strive for academic excellence.” Registration for the Golf Classic is begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast at 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. and then a 9:00 a.m. tee time. A luncheon will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Gencarelli’s Restaurant in Newark. |