As you are aware, Friends of AALA, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation, has, for the last several years, annually awarded scholarships to graduating students from LAUSD. Last year, twenty-five students each received a $2,000 scholarship. We are able to do so through the generous donations of members, friends, and corporate sponsors. This year, President Juan Flecha has set an ambitious goal to award 35 $2,000 scholarships in recognition of AALA’s 35 years of service. We want to applaud and thank Kevin Kilpatrick,