Post on 12-Jun-2020
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!