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VHTPA ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS

VHTPA Diving 2022
Elle Cristomo
Western League & CIF Champion

VHTPA Cheer at CIF Finals 2024

MR. KELLY SCHOLARSHIP

Description

To recognize and provide a financial award ($2,000) to two college bound HTPA graduating scholar athletes who demonstrate exemplary qualities through academics, athletics, and community service (i.e. honesty, integrity, commitment, sportsmanship, and leadership). These scholars excel both in and out of the classroom.

 

Criteria

· Graduating HTPA senior who participates in at least 1 school sports team (any season).

· Demonstrates strong academic performance, team dedication and leadership, and consistent community service throughout high school.

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Application Deadline

Applications from graduating senior athletes are due on Friday, May 2, 2025. 

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Ricardo Garcia - 2024 Winner

Amber Hutzezon - 2024 Winner

PAST MR. KELLY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2006 Winner - David Lee
2007 Winners - Larry Tores, Noe Tlascuapan and Geneva Campbell
2008 Winners - Cheyenne Owens and Marquise Fuller 
2009 Winners - Emerald Branch and Carlos Caliz
2010 Winners - Robert Ixta and Vanessa McConico
2011 Winners - Juan Sanchez and Hunt
2012 Winners - Sara Varela and Felipe Helman
2013 Winners - Jordan Turner and Gabriel Meza
2014 Winners - Marli Chrys Refuerzo and Malik Rivers
2015 Winners - Morgan Turner and Miguel Hernandez
2016 Winners - Clinton Branch and Briana Eure
2017 Winners - Brianna Goodall and Chestan James
2018 Winners - Jessica Villa and Darryl Contrano 
2019 Winners - Kyla Rodriguez and Enrique Estrada
2020 Winners - COVID
2021 Winners - COVID

2022 Winners - Chibueze Ndukwe and Karen Sierra

2023 Winners - Elle Cristomo and Mateo Jimenez

VHTPA’S COLLEGIATE, NATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

Athlete   Class of   Sport   College

  • Teresa Villareal  2012 Softball  Grinnell University

  • Gabby Smith 2012 Cross Country University

  • Steven Pozo 2014 Baseball Providence Christian College

  • Stephanie Huerta 2014  Girls Soccer  Los Angeles Harbor College

  • Ivan Avila 2014 Boys Soccer Los Angeles Harbor College

  • Mayela Medina 2016 Girls Soccer Long Beach City College

  • Gabby Fua 2016 Softball CSU Bakersfield

  • Lauryn Garcia 2016 Softball Monroe University

  • Kyla Rodriguez 2019 CSU Dominguez Hills

  • Mayela Medina 2016 Girls Soccer CSU Dominguez Hills

  • Elle Crisostomo 2023 Diving University of Illinois

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National

2017 Mayela Medina Soccer National Olympic Games of Mexico

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Professional

2017 Mayela Medina Soccer Necaxa Women's Football Club

2024 Donnell Scott Baseball Austin Wierdos

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