WHO: ALL MEDIA INVITED.
WHAT: A Holy Cross student will be presented with the “Service Scholarship” by the Melissa Villalpando Memorial Scholarship made possible by Hope for the Future. The Melissa Villalpando Memorial Scholarship was founded in 2009 by the family of Melissa Villalpando, who unexpectedly passed away due to a pulmonary heart condition. Melissa was especially dedicated to the success of catholic schools and served as a team member for ACTS retreats in San Antonio. Her dedication to catholic schools and her passion for volunteering is the reason why the family has chosen to continue this scholarship in her memory. The scholarship is awarded to a junior for their senior year’s tuition assistance. The student will be announced at the ceremony.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mon., May 20
WHERE: Holy Cross of San Antonio, Chapel, 426 N. San Felipe St., San Antonio, TX 78228
WHY: Holy Cross of San Antonio is an independent Catholic co-educational middle and high school. The Brothers of Holy Cross founded the school in 1957 steeped in tradition and education. Holy Cross serves as the only co-educational college preparatory school centrally located in San Antonio’s Westside. Based on the principles of the Brothers of Holy Cross, the school’s educational mission helps break the cycle of poverty and opens doors to higher education. For more information, visit www.HolyCross-SA.com or call 210.433.9395.
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EDITOR/PRODUCER NOTE: Interviews will be made available post-ceremony.