City of Lakewood, CA

05/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/13/2026 17:54

Pan American Association honors 15 scholars

Pan American Association honors 15 scholars

Published on May 13, 2026

The Lakewood Pan American Association's annual scholarship program invites high school seniors who reside in Lakewood, regardless of where they go to school, to apply for scholarships ranging from $750 to $2,000 to help pay for future college or trade school costs. Applicants must excel academically, demonstrate good citizenship and be active volunteers in their school or community.

Nineteen high school seniors were honored by the Pan American Association at this year's El Comienzo luncheon. Scholarship winners served as Pan American Ambassadors during Lakewood's week-long celebration of Pan American friendship in early May.

(Photo: Back row (from left): Jonas Oware, David Perez, Parker Hirschy, Angheli Leonor A. Zalameda, Mathias Cervantes, Allysara Phantavee, Jeremiah Camacho, McKayla Naomi Espiritu, Maxine Anne Espiritu, Christopher Ramirez. Front row (from left): Natalia Pe, Sydney Tan, Aurora Enriquez, Clarissa Claudio, Jamie Long, Charlotte Fields, Camila Caro, Danielle Phan. Not pictured: Valeria Portillo.)

The 2026 scholarship recipients are:

  • Camila Caro (Lakewood High School)
  • Jeremiah Camacho (Saint Anthony High School)
  • Mathias Cervantes (St. John Bosco High School)
  • Clarissa Claudio (Saint Anthony High School)
  • Aurora Enriquez (Artesia High School)
  • Maxine Anne Espiritu (Artesia High School)
  • McKayla Naomi Espiritu (Artesia High School)
  • Charlotte Fields (Millikan High School)
  • Parker Hirschy (Mayfair High School)
  • Jamie Long (Valley Christian High School)
  • Jonas Oware (Long Beach Poly High School)
  • Natalia Pe (Saint Joseph High School)
  • David Perez (Mayfair High School)
  • Danielle Phan (Lakewood High School)
  • Allysara Phantavee (Valley Christian High School)
  • Valeria Portillo (Artesia High School)
  • Christopher Ramirez (California Academy of Math and Science)
  • Sydney Tan (Artesia High School)
  • Angheli Leonor A. Zalameda (California Academy of Math and Science)

Congratulations and best wishes to each of them!

Lakewood Pan American Association

The Lakewood Pan American Association is a longstanding civic organization that provides diverse cultural and educational opportunities for residents of Lakewood.

Since its creation, the scholarship program has awarded over $250,000 to recipients to help with their higher education costs.

Visit the Pan Am Association website

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