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Past Leo Puente Memorial Scholarship Recipients: *Click on each winner's name to learn more about them. 2010 winners: Roselis Genao, Technology High School Christian Santiago, Science Park High School Venus Teah, Central High School 2009 winners: Tamara Adebanjo, West Side High School Andrea de Sa, Science Park High School Raymond Blanks, University High School 2008 winners: Catia Goncalves, Science Park High School Terriann Correia, East Side High School Matthew Dominguez, Science Park High School 2007 winners: James Fernandez, Science Park High School Lynetra Gray, Malcolm X Shabazz High School Rosa Andrade, Science Park High School 2006 winners: John Stofik, Science High School Susi Yanez, Technology High School Michal Tchorzewski, East Side High School 2005 winners: Edwin Pimentel, Science High School Carlin Alcantara, Technology High School Joanna Espinal, Technology High School 2004 winners: Ali Aryakia, Science High School Deborah Kotei, University High School Jacqueline Quintanilla, Technology High School 2003: Steven Moinhos, Science High School Melissa Duval, Technology High School 2002: Diane Currais, Science High School Yousuf Zafar, University High School Honorable Mention for Alexandra Choute, West Side High School 2001: Jayson Danker, East Side High School Rosa Bayas, East Side High School

"This scholarship fund has assisted our students in the fulfillment of their dreams and aspirations in Julio Puente’s honor. On behalf of the Newark Public Schools community, we look forward to keeping Mr. Puente’s memory alive." ~ Former Newark Pubilc Schools Superintendent, Marion A. Bolden

~ An Active Fund ~ Since 2000, the fund has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships and programs for Newark students and families.

THIRD ANNUAL BASEBALL FUNDRAISER, NEWARK BEARS STADIUM JUNE 8, 2003 The Oprah of the Spanish speaking television Cristina Saralegui sends a special message about Mr. Puente...also a Newark school’s art exhibit, dazzling raffle prizes from the Baseball Hall of Fame and two national organizations co-sponsor our event, PROJECT GRAD and the New Jersey Institute of Technology chapter of the Sigma Psi Kappa Sorority. SECOND ANNUAL BASEBALL FUNDRAISER, NEWARK BEARS STADIUM September 14, 2001 The view from the Bear’s Stadium will never be the same after the events of September 11th. The Twin Towers which were seen over center field are no longer there. It has been a sad week. The US Marine Color Guard joins us this year for a solemn day at the ball park. We remember Leo and those who perished in the attacks on New York and Washington. FIRST ANNUAL BASEBALL FUNDRAISER, NEWARK BEARS STADIUM September 17, 2000 What do ABC NEWS Anchor Connie Chung, former NY Yankee Rick Cerone and hundreds of Newark public school students have in common? They were all a part of the first annual Newark Bears baseball fundraiser for the Julio "Leo" Puente Newark Scholarship Fund. The stadium was filled to capacity, nearly 7,000 people attended.

"Julio Puente embodied what Newark is all about. He was extremely active in the community, and the Bears are proud to give back to the kids of Newark in his name." ~ Former NY Yankee, Rick Cerone