La Mirada~The Kiwanis Club of La Mirada presented their scholarship awards to nine La Mirada high school seniors who are interested in continuing their education.

Lou Piltz and Rich Trujillo from the Kiwanis of La Mirada are flanked by this year's LMHS scholarship recepients. photo Kiwanis Club

The students were presented with their gifts at a ceremony this past Tuesday at the school.

Students were judged on their merit, grades, school activity; along with their community involvement and accomplishments.

This year’s winners received scholarship amounts totally $11,000, with 14 students overall, receiving gifts.

Scholarship amounts are awarded in the amounts of $500 and $1000.

La Mirada High School students who received $1000 were Teresa Co, Phyong-Lien Ngheim, Megan Hoyarek, Ramon Visaiz and Christy Pflanzer.

$500 recipients included Melissa Aceves, Eric Matheny, Nicholas Sanchez-McCormick and Nicholas Popoy.

For over 30 years, the service club has offered the scholarships. To qualify, students must reside in La Mirada, but can be attending any high school.