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February 20, 2025
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Supervisor Perez Honors 12 Scholarship Winners at Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA (February 20, 2025)- High school seniors from across Riverside County gathered to accept their $2,000 scholarships awarded at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival.
“We are incredibly proud of these talented students, whose dedication to their communities and excellence in academics are what make Riverside County such a remarkable place,” said Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival has been a cornerstone of our region for over 75 years, and it’s inspiring to see the next generation of leaders making a positive impact on the future of our communities.”
Generously funded by Butler Amusements, Pickering Events, and the Bailey-Findley Foundation, the scholarship program recognizes and supports students who contribute to the strength and success of Riverside County.
“Each year, we continue to be inspired by the talent and promise of our county’s youth,” said Date Festival Scholarship Coordinator Dawn Pickering. “As a lifetime educator, it fills my heart to hear students’ unique perspectives and lived experiences. Our future is in good hands thanks to their optimism and resilience.”
The following students were named as the 2025 Date Festival Scholarship recipients:
- Grace Buley – Beaumont High School
- Julian Cansino – Indio High School
- Ayden Chavez – Indio High School
- Kaylee Cuevas – Indio High School
- Lyle Dela Luna – Palm Desert High School
- Jessica Guillen – Cathedral City High School
- Jazmine Leos – Cathedral City High School
- Kiley Long – Hemet High School
- Natalia Lopez – Coachella High School
- Parshv Patel – West Valley High School
- Savannah Vela – Shadow Hills High School
- Ashlee Wilson – La Quinta High School
