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Welcome to the 2019Veterans Education and Transition Services

End of Year Celebration

Pow/MIA Table

Aaron Edwards, USMC VeteranSaddleback College Class of 2018

Saddleback College and VETS Program:Taking Pride in

Serving Those Who Have Served Us

2018-2019VETS Program Team

Philip SanchezGreg ClemmonsAaron Edwards

Chase TollesMarlando Wilmot

Rose AdonKey Anthony (VSOC)

Brooke SauterFrances Hawkins

Kolin Williams

VETS Program Year in ReviewThe Good, The Bad, and The Pretty

Events and Partnerships

2018/2019Partnerships and Grants

Looming Needs for Our Student Veterans

1. Space, Space, Space2. Outreach and Increasing

Incoming Student Veterans

3. Meeting the Intent and Standards of the Grants and Awards Earned

VETS ProgramCommunity Organization of the Year

In recognition of dedication and support of the student Veterans of Saddleback College.

Orange County Veterans Services Office

VETS ProgramClassified Staff Member of the Year

In recognition of dedication and support of the student Veterans of Saddleback College.

Andrew HomStaff, Saddleback College Foundation

VETS ProgramAdministrator / Manager of the Year

In recognition of dedication and support of student Veterans of Saddleback College.

Dr. Kim D’ArcyDirector, Tutoring Services

VETS ProgramFaculty Member of the Year

In recognition of dedication and support of the student Veterans of Saddleback College.

Professor Heidi OchoaCommunication Studies

VETS ProgramFaculty Member of the Year

In recognition of dedication and support of the student Veterans of Saddleback College.

Professor Lisa InlowCulinary Arts

Keynote Speaker:Mayor Greg RathsUSMC Colonel (ret.)

Saddleback College Class of 2015

Student VeteransContinuing High Standards

in the Classroom

3.0 GPA - 221 Student Veterans3.5 GPA - 115 Student Veterans

4.0 GPA - 30 Student Veterans

Graduating/Transferring Student Veterans

2019 Warrior Scholar Project Participants

Joshua Smith UPennCharles Foster ColumbiaAaron Buck Harvard

Margrette Hellberg Notre DameOrlando Ambriz Syracuse

Robert Buchanan GeorgetownJosue Rodriguez USCDamasio Borrego USCJake Glazer UPenn

Cesar Salinas SyracuseAndrew Smith U of A

Charles Trouvilliere Texas A&MHalsie Dominick Syracuse

Anthony Berg USCNoah Aloush Syracuse

VETS ProgramAcademic Performance of the Year

In recognition of exemplary academic achievement.

Charles JohnsonUSMC Veteran, Engineering Major

VETS ProgramAcademic Performance of the Year

In recognition of exemplary academic achievement.

Joshua WellsUSMC Veteran, Nursing Major

VETS Program“Len Rugh Courage Award”

In recognition of ability to preserve and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Orlando AbrizUS Army Veteran, Social Work Major

VETS ProgramStudent Veteran Service Award

In recognition of unmatched service to his and her fellow student Veterans.

Blake ThomUSMC Veteran, Kinesiology Major

VETS ProgramStudent Veteran Alum of the Year

In recognition of dedication and support of the student Veterans of Saddleback College.

Gregory ZaborskiUSMC Veteran

Saddleback College Class of 2016

VETS ProgramFemale Student Veteran of the Year

In recognition of scholastic excellence and commitment to the Veterans population by a

female student Veteran.

Yvienne Wagoner USMC Veteran, Psychology Major

VETS ProgramStudent Veteran of the Year

In recognition of scholastic excellence and commitment to the Veterans population.

Garrett WagnerUS Navy VeteranPre-Med Student

“Serving those who have served us!”

Thank you for your support!