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Cerro Coso Student Receives Scholarship

September 14, 2006

The Learning Disabilities Association of California Awards and Scholarship Committee recently awarded The John Arena Memorial Scholarship ( JAMS) for $1,000 to Cerro Coso College student Naomi Toborg. Toborg is a full-time Cerro Coso student, enrolled in 13 units for the fall semester. The JAMS award committee chose Toborg for her academic perseverance and tenacity and her campus service as Vice President of Special Services Club and as a participant in the Student Ambassador Program.

John Arena was a teacher, writer, lecturer, publisher and college instructor who dedicated his dedicated his life to those with learning disabilities teaching others to teach to students' strengths to help them overcome their weaknesses. The Award Committee stated Ms. Toborg carried on these same qualities in that "she has gone beyond being a student with a disability to being an instructor and role model for other students."

"I was surprised and grateful to be honored in such a wonderful fashion," stated Toborg.

Naomi Toborg was recommended for her willingness to assist other students and work and service related accomplishments by faculty members Jon Tittle and Bonita Robison.

 

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