Orbitel awards scholarships to 2 MHS seniors

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Orbitel Communications presented $500 scholarships each to Maricopa High School seniors Rebecca Mason and Karell Garcia on Monday for their achievements in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service and academics.

“We are proud of the Orbitel scholarship, which provides extra assistance toward the high cost of a college education,” said John Schurz, president and CEO of Orbitel Communication. “This is our fourth year presenting scholarships and it is our hope that we may continue to offer these each year. We are happy to help these winners as they work to achieve their goals.”

Rebecca Mason has excelled academically with a 4.18 weighted GPA. Her involvement in campus activities and clubs has provided her opportunities to lead her peers and become a well-rounded student. Her passion is to help people, she dreams of being a family counselor to help heal broken families and bring strength back to the American family. Rebecca has been accepted at Brigham Young University.

Karell Garcia holds a 4.76 weighted GPA while participating in honors and Advanced Placement classes. Her teachers have described her as a model student and an admirable leader. Having been accepted to Arizona State University, Karell plans to study elementary education and perhaps get a master’s degree in English. Her No. 1 goal is to be the first person to graduate college in her family.

Both students will graduate Thursday – Karell is Class of 2013 valedictorian.

Orbitel Communications is a locally based broadband communications company providing cable TV, high speed internet, and digital telephone services to the residents and businesses of Maricopa.

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