Almaden Valley Women’s Club Honors Several Almaden Students

SAN JOSE, CA – May 03, 2006. It was a big night at the general meeting of the Almaden Valley Women’s Club on May 2nd when the office of Councilwomen Nancy Pyle presented a sponsorship check to the club and where 9 local students were acknowledged for their achievements. 

Daniella Polar from the office of Councilwoman Nancy Pyle presented the Women’s Club a sponsorship check for $2500 for this year’s Art & Wine Festival. The ongoing support of the city underpins the importance of the fund raising and community support this Club brings to the greater Almaden area.

Additionally, AVWC Scholarship Co-Chairs Pamela Eades and Karen Bratcher presented 8 high school students with this year’s scholarship awards based upon academic achievements, school participation, and community service.  Along with a certificate, each winner received a check to use toward her higher education. Honorees include Julie Boiko-home schooled, Caitlan Burnham-Pioneer HS, Ashley Chang-Leland HS, Joanna Chen-Leland HS, Laura Hamister-Notre Dame HS, Stephanie Hall-Leland HS, Kaitlyn Howell-Presentation HS, and Kristin Thomas-Leland HS. Part of the proceeds from the club’s annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival helps fund the scholarship program.

After reviewing over 100 entries, the Almaden Valley Women’s Club is pleased to announce the winner of its annual Art & Wine Festival logo design contest. The winner, Jozania Castaneda, is a student at Castillero Middle School.  Her winning logo will appear on festival merchandise and promotions, street banners signage throughout Almaden and surrounding areas. With her art teacher, Mrs. Gwen Anderson, on hand, the Almaden Valley Women’s Club presented Jozania with $100 cash during the logo contest award ceremony. Also acknowledged for their logo design were Patrick Grace-Almaden Country School, Eri Kameyama-Mrs FuJii’s Art School, and Aeriel Chen-Bret Harte MS.

The Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is the third year the festival will be held at Almaden Lake Park, near the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Coleman Avenue in San Jose’s Almaden community.