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Kali Dahlman has been selected as one of two winners who will receive a $1300 scholarship to the college or university of her choice.

These scholarships are awarded annually to exceptional high school seniors planning to pursue college degrees in teaching.

Recipients must maintain high academic achievement, regular attendance, leadership and citizenship among peers and participation in school and community activities.

These scholarships were established in honor of Arizona School Boards Association Executive Director Jack Peterson who served the association from 1991-1998.

 

Pinal County Attorney James P. Walsh donated $1,100 from RICO funds to the San Tan Valley Think Tank to fund the Pinal County Scholastic Essay Contest scholarships to Central Arizona College.

“In these tough economic times we are doing our part to support the education for our children,” said James P. Walsh, Pinal County Attorney. “Higher education is an economic engine for our county and it can help attract quality jobs. I am proud to support scholastic efforts and use money seized from criminal activities in this manner.”

The Pinal County Scholastic Essay Contest was created to promote serious discussion among high school students, teachers and local leaders on science and technology in Pinal County.

Hilaria Courtright will be taking advantage of a full tuition waiver through the Arizona Board of Regent’s High Honors Tuition Scholarship (AIMS Scholarship) as she attends the University of Arizona in Tucson this fall. Ms. Courtright passed all three AIMS tests with an “Excelling” score to qualify for the renewable scholarship.