Robert J. O’Connor Exchange Club makes awards

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Scholarships were awarded to six Aurora high school students. Scholarship vouchers are for $1,000 each. Back row, from left, Priscila Adela, West Aurora High School; Zohra Hussaini, West Aurora; Joshua Young, West Aurora; Ashley Cervantes Gamboa, East Aurora High School. Front row, Kimberly Rodriguez, East Aurora, and Jacqueline Aguila, East Aurora. Submitted photo

Joshua Young was the Robert J. O’Connor Exchange Club District A.C.E. nominee. The District recipient receives an additional $2,500 and goes on to be considered for an additional $15,000 award in the National Exchange Club A.C.E. Award program.

The A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) recognizes local students who have overcome great physical, emotional or social obstacles to earn a high school diploma. The Exchange Club of Aurora is proud to recognize those students who are often overlooked for their accomplishments.

Simon Rodriguez, Jr., Youth Services manager, City of Aurora government, was the keynote speaker.

Luncheon sponsors included Old Second National Bank and Bardwell Residences, Aurora

—Exchange Club of Aurora

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