The Scholarship Program, which was set up in memory of Cathy L. Miller, a perishable foods expert who created and managed sales campaigns for pizza, meats, salads, soups, and Mexican foods. Cathy died of a heart attack December 19, 1998. She was a director of the Deli Council of Northern California (previous name for Perishable Foods Council) for her last two years.
Each year the Perishable Foods Council awards 5-$2,000 scholarships to members and their immediate family. After careful review, the winners have been chosen. See 2018 Winners below.
2018 Scholarship Winners
Thomas Nelson |
Pi Repetto |
Owen Antess |
Sydney Cohen |
Brandon Cheng |
About our scholarship winners:
Thomas Nelson - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Community Activities: John Muir Hospital Volunteer, St. Joan of Arc Youth Group Leader, St. Anthony Foundation, Medshare Volunteer - Major: Mechanical Engineering
Pi Repetto - Cal Poly
Community Activities: Special Olympics, Growing Grounds, Wild Flower Triathlon, Super Bowl 50 Committee - Major: Recreation Parks and Tourism Administration
Owen Antess - Sacramento State University
Community Activities: Big Brother and Sister, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Church Greeter and Volunteer - Major: Law
Sydney Cohen - San Diego State
Community Activities: Volunteer at Lazgrex Cancer Foundation & Vacation Bible School Counselor - Major: Political Justice
Brandon Cheng - Cal State East Bay
Community Activities: Red Cross Life Guard, Chinese Senior Center, SPCA Animal Shelter - Major: Food Industry
Note from PJ Repetto, scholarship winner
Thank you for selecting me as this years Cathy Miller Scholarship recipient. It is an honor to have been considered and chosen. The donation will help me to accomplish my goals for the rest of my time in college and relieve some fianancial stress - Thank you
Hear from previous winner, Marina Montes
For more information on the Scholarship Program, contact Debra Nascimento.
