EDISON AWARDS 11 FIRE TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS

Eleven College of the Canyons fire technology students received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees. The students — Diego Aguilar, John Donckels, Michelle Fadley, Sonia Flores, Reyne Manzano, Preston Marrott, Samantha Miranda-Rodriguez, Elias Ponzio, Trevor Rein, James Smith, and Nicholas WustEkberg — had to have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher, be enrolled in the college’s fire technology program, and respond to four essay questions about their fire service career goals.

“For the fifth straight year, the College of the Canyons Fire Technology Program is fortunate and honored to receive the $25,000 Edison Fire Technology Grant,” said Keith Kawamoto, chair of the college’s fire technology department. “Our program stresses the importance of becoming well-educated, well-trained, and effective first responders. Edison’s support helps us accomplish this mission. I am confident that the bright futures of this year’s recipients will continue to make our program, Edison, and our communities proud.”

The scholarships were awarded through a $25,000 grant from Edison International in support of the college’s development of

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