Language Arts

Congratulations!

JOSH CONTRERAS
Recipient of this year’s
Nancy Schrier Award

nominated by
STEPHANIE CHAN

About the Scholarship

Nancy G. Schrier was an enthusiastic teacher at Foothill College for 25 years and enjoyed sharing her passion for poetry and fiction with students. The purpose of this fund is to provide annual award(s) to Foothill student(s) nominated and chosen by Foothill Language Arts faculty. Specifically, the award is for a student who has taken at least one English class in the current academic year and has demonstrated a passion for creative writing and/or poetry.  Special consideration is given to those students who have persevered in the face of challenges to pursue their education.

Congratulations!

TYRELL BAKER
recipient of this year’s
Jason Whitten Memorial Award

nominated by
SCOTT LANKFORD

Words of Gratitude

As a student with a disability, a father, and a husband, sometimes life can get overwhelming. I owe an immense debt of gratitude to the donors who made this award possible, Dr. Scott Lankford for nominating me, and to the Language Arts department at Foothill for selecting me. I could not have made it this far without all of your help and support, and I will never fully be able to express what it means to me and my family.

–Tyrell Baker

About the Scholarship

This award honors a student who has taken at least one English class in the current academic year, has persevered in the face of challenges to pursue their education, and who has become an outstanding student in English as demonstrated through their writing. The student should have a passion for reading and writing but have also overcome adversity to succeed at Foothill.

Congratulations!

HANNAH GREENSTEIN
recipient of this year’s
Anne Paye Award for Demonstrated Facility with Language

nominated by
KELLA SVETICH

About the Scholarship

Over her long career as an English faculty member at Foothill College, Anne Paye evinced a profound appreciation for the novel use of language. This award is given to a Language Arts student who has demonstrated a similar love of language. The student’s writing may not have been perfect or free of error, but it showcased language in new, interesting, and/or exciting ways; the student might have marshaled unexpected evidence in support of an argument, or they may have turned a phrase so exactly that the reader was given pause to reflect. The student’s writing should call attention to itself both for its precision and its insight.

Congratulations!

SONIA HERNANDEZ-HERNANDEZ

recipients of this year’s
Fred H. McClure ESL Award 

nominated by
HILDA FERNANDEZ

About the Scholarship

This award is for non-native English speakers who have distinguished themselves in an ESLL or English class. This recognition should go to exemplary students whose work and work ethic demonstrated a commitment to learning and excelling. The students may not necessarily have been “A” students, but should have demonstrated through class work and participation an above average engagement in the learning process. The award recognizes the students’ determination to learn and grow, to highlight their persistence, perseverance, and eagerness to reach beyond the standard outcomes of a course.