South Shore students receive awards from Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) awarded $12,700 in awards and scholarships on Thursday to students from South Tahoe High, Whittell High, Mt. Tallac High, and South Tahoe Middle School. The students and their families were treated to breakfast as the awards were given to the deserving students.

George Whittell High School Most Improved Eighth Grade Students
Faith Alvarez, James Johnson

South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved Eighth Grade Students
Victoria Capilla, Anthomy Navarro Rodriguiez

George Whittell High School Most Improved Seniors
Genesis Alvarez, Jacob Otterstrom

South Tahoe High School Most Improved Seniors
Carmen Nunez, Daniel Herrera

Mt. Tallac High School Joy Rothschild Memorial Senior Scholarships
Dana Coburn, Angelo Ferriera, Hector Limon Gonzaleez, Josh Llanouette

Mt. Tallac High School Compass Award
Wendy Amaro, Yasmin Quintero

George Whittell High School Senior Scholarship
Alexandra Gaiser

South Tahoe High School Senior Scholarships
Alyx Carlson, Jose Leon, Rita McCann, Megan McGill, Zyena Tolhurst

Special Judges Scholarship
Shaylie Rippert

Funds from the scholarships were made available through the club's annual Elegant Evening.

"We want to thanks the community for its continued supports our single fundraiser, Elegant Evening," said SITS Club President Nancy Muller. "The money we raise at this fundraiser allows us to give back to the community in many ways."