Congressman Kevin McCarthy Merit Award Recipients Announced for East Kern and Los Angeles County

April 21, 2010

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman McCarthy announced the recipients of the Congressman Kevin McCarthy Merit Award:

· Miss Rachel Sousa – Boron High School

· Mr. Austin Lee – Sherman E. Burroughs High School

· Mr. Daniel Beasley – Desert High School

· Miss Emily Clark – Desert Christian High School

· Miss Abbie Manuel Rombaoa – Lancaster High School

· Miss Kathleen Williams – Mojave High School

· Mr. Kyle Rector – Paraclete High School

· Miss Damaris Avila – Rosamond High School

"This award is intended to honor the achievements of our communities' best and brightest, recognizing their positive achievements and inspiring all of our students to work toward their goals," said Congressman McCarthy. "By coming together and recognizing these students, I believe we help to create a positive community environment that supports the hard work of the next generation's leaders."

Earlier this year, high school principals were invited to select one outstanding graduating senior per school to receive the Congressman Kevin McCarthy Merit Award. The Congressman Kevin McCarthy Merit Award was created to recognize outstanding high school students who have demonstrated academic excellence, exemplary school citizenship, volunteerism, community service, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Award Presentation Ceremony:

Monday, May 3, 2010

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Lancaster City Hall (Council Chambers)

44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, California