The Los Gatos Lions Club awarded a total of 10 scholarships totaling $11,000 to graduating Los Gatos High School seniors at their “Awards Night” on the school campus, May 19.
The club hosted the recipients at their regular luncheon meeting on Wednesday, May 21.
The most prestigious of the scholarships granted by the Lions is in the name of long-time LGHS principal Ted Simonson, who was a past president of the local Lions Club.
Two of the scholarships are awarded in the name of former LGHS football coach Charlie Wedemeyer.
Another scholarship is awarded in the name of Chris Destro, which goes to an outstanding student headed toward a career in medicine or nursing.
Additionally, five General Scholarships are awarded.
The Lions Club, whose motto is “We Serve,” places an emphasis on community service in choosing recipients.
