South Sac Honors Alvina Kim

South Sacramento Rotary recognized Luther Burbank senior Alvina Kim as its May Student of the Month on Monday, May 3. With her in the picture is J. R. Springer, who heads the Student of the Month program for the club.

A Lot to Celebrate

President Frank Cook welcomed South Sac's newest member, Shirley Short, into membership on April 5. At the same meeting, Edie Trujillo was presented with a Paul Harris. Behind her is RI Foundation Chair Craig Stevenson, and to her right is her husband and member Ed Trujillo.

Welcoming Ken Perry

On Monday, March 29, South Sacramento Rotary welcomed its newest member, Ken Perry. Pictured with Ken (right) is President Frank Cook.

Kevin Vang, a senior at Luther Burbank High School, was recognized as South Sac Rotary's Student of the Month for March. Kevin plans to enter the guaranteed transfer program at Sacramento City College and transfer to UCD in his junior year. As far as a major is concerned, he is keeping his options open for now and planning on getting his general education requirements out of the way. J.R. Springer (right) introduced Kevin to the club at its March 1 meeting.

Another Successful Crab Feed

South Sacramento Rotary held its 28th Annual Crab Feed on February 26, and as always, it was a great occasion. Between 450 and 500 tickets were sold, and those in attendance not only had great food but had the opportunity to bid on some great prizes! We look forward to Number 29 next year!

Annual Speech Contest Results

South Sacramento Rotary held its annual club level speech contest on Monday, February 8. Students from local high schools were invited to prepare a 5-8 minute speech on the topic "The Future is in Your Hands." Four of South Sac's competitors are pictured above with contest coordinator Jim Tracy. From left to right are Jaskaran Dhillon, Sheldon High School, 1st Place; , Luther Burbank High School, 2nd Place; Katheryn Contreras, Sacramento Country Day School, 3rd Place; Aliza Pantoya, Luther Burbank High School, 4th Place. Not pictured is Buri Xiong, a Luther Burbank High School student, who also placed 4th.