Congratulations Mariana!

Congratulations to our Brookside Optometric Scholarship contest winner, Mariana Rocha! Chosen on the basis of her outstanding character and work ethic, Mariana will receive a $1000 scholarship awarded by Brookside Optometric Group.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our scholarship contest. Each of our nominees was very deserving, and choosing a winner from this outstanding group was a difficult task. Best of luck to each of you as you graduate High School and move on to your future endeavors!

$1000 Scholarship Contest for the Class of 2019!

Our Nominees

Dawson Mix

Dawson is a young man who will one day be in a position of deserved leadership. Integrity, truthfulness, keen awareness of situations and a voice of reason in this unsettled world, I believe that Dawson will be valuable to many people in many ways....

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Taylor Low

Many coaches will speak on players they've had and mention them as the hardest working, but Taylor Low truly is the hardest working student and or player I have coached and believe I will coach in my career. One's effort, energy, and commitment to...

2 comments

Leslie Lopez

I am writing to encourage you to strongly consider Leslie Lopez for the Brookside Optometric Group scholarship. I had the pleasure of being Leslie’s English teacher, so I can attest to her character and work ethic. Leslie is a hardworking and respon...

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Ashley Clark

One word summarizes Ashley Clark: Tenacious. Ashley is DETERMINED. Once she identifies a goal, she is unstoppable. She can charm people, she can inspire them and she can be forceful in order to achieve what she thinks is necessary. Over 13 years I ...

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Jaxon Haws

Jaxon is the kind of student we wish we could clone for our classrooms. His grades are outstanding as he has taken many AP courses and completed 32 Univ credits in our dual enrollment program. His commitment to his education is beyond dedicated as ...

106 comments

Mariana Rocha

I am happy to recommend Mariana Rocha for this scholarship. She is an amazing girl with a great personality and work ethic. I have known her for nearly two years and I can honestly say that everybody loves her. She currently has a 3.77 GPA and co...

9 comments

Jacob Marquez

Jacob enjoys volunteering at his former schools’ events. He has helped out at South/West Park to put on their “Math Night”. He has helped Poet Christian run booths at their Carnival Fundraiser event. Whenever a volunteer is needed for a school even...

7 comments

Juliann Johnson

Juliann has been an absolute blessing to our church, to the community, and to the world. At our church she is a student leader in both the Jr. High and Sr. High Ministry. For Jr. High she helps lead game, mentors girls during worship, helps make an...

27 comments

Ryen Loy

Ryen has been a part of our church for a number of years. He has been a leader by example and a leader by position, at church, in the community and in other communities. Ryen is a student leader with our jr. high students - welcoming them, being ...

47 comments

Brandon Carvalho

Brandon played football at Linden High school all four years and has also participated in wrestling and track. This last season Brandon played lone for us in football at 320 lbs. in order for his to wrestle he needed to weigh no more than 287 lbs. ...

16 comments

Hailey Ortega

To Whom It May Concern: I would like to take a moment and introduce you to Miss Hailey Ortega. I have known Miss Ortega for nearly three years as one of my most dedicated Yearbook students as well as one my most consistent performers in AVID 12. In t...

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Riley Richmond

There is absolutely no doubt that Riley will excel at any anything she does. Riley takes her academics extremely seriously and challenges herself with a rigorous academic schedule, which has includes numerous honors and AP classes. She ensures her ...

18 comments

Jillian Martin

Jill is one of our top students, and a shining example to her classmates. I have had the pleasure of watching Jill grow into a leader on campus who participates in multiple sports, Mock Trial, and other extra curricular activities. Jill has been no...

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Patrick Blanco

Patrick is a current student in my math class. He is a positive role model for his peers. Patrick is kind, hardworking, and always does what he believes to be right, even when it is not the easiest path. He is positive and always has a smile on his...

50 comments

Brookside Optometric Group is proud to support the outstanding San Joaquin County High School seniors in our community with our annual scholarship contest!

The students on this site have been nominated by their teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, pastors, and youth leaders on the basis of the student's commitment to service, leadership and character. We want to honor the students who demonstrate excellence in their daily endeavors, whether giving back to their community, demonstrating outstanding character, or exhibiting obvious leadership qualities amongst their peers.

We want your input on our 2019 scholarship candidates. Your feedback will help us choose a winner who demonstrates a commitment to service, leadership, and character in our community and beyond. If you know these students, or are just inspired by their stories, please help us out by leaving a comment or rating on their entry.

Here's how it works

San Joaquin County high school seniors must be nominated by a teacher, coach, guidance counselor, pastor, or youth leader to be considered for the 2019 Scholarship (immediate family members and relatives are not eligible to submit nominations).

To nominate an eligible senior, write a brief description of the student’s commitment to service, leadership, and character (250 words). Nomination period ended on March 31, 2019.

Community feedback opens on April 1, 2019. Family, friends, teammates, classmates, and neighbors are welcome and encouraged to share their feedback about the 2019 scholarship candidates. Share feedback on this page by midnight on April 15, 2019.

Our winner will be selected by Brookside Optometric Group doctors based on their nomination and community feedback. The scholarship winner will be announced on April 29, 2019 on this page and the Brookside Optometric Group Facebook Page.

Full Details

This scholarship is open to students currently enrolled as a senior in high school in San Joaquin County for the 2019 graduating year. Students may be enrolled in public or private schools, or be home-schooled. Nominations must be successfully uploaded to the entry page by midnight on March 31, 2019.

To be considered for the scholarship, all students must be nominated by a teacher, coach, guidance counselor, pastor, or youth leader (immediate family members and relatives are not eligible to submit nominations). Nominations will be posted on the contest website and receive community feedback during the period from April 1-15, 2019.

One scholarship winner will be chosen by Brookside Optometric Group doctors based on their nomination and community feedback. The scholarship and funds will be presented to the winner in person in early May 2019—exact date to be determined by the winner.

Brookside Optometric Group doctors are committed to you and your eye health, and to the community we share. From college scholarship contests like this one to medical mission trips around the globe, we believe in giving back and making a difference.

Learn more about Community Involvement at Brookside Optometric Group

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