Announcing the 2023 Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award Honoree and Scholarship Recipients

We are excited to announce America Jasso of San Pedro High School as the recipient of the 2023 Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award! Named after EXP’s founder Carol Rowen, this award goes to a student who has overcome significant challenges to turn their life around in a positive direction while participating in an EXP program.

Nominated by Mr. P.G. Ta’asē, Health & Science Department Chair at San Pedro High School, America has evolved from a shy 9th-grader into a strong advocate for herself. Over the years, as she continues participating in EXP programs, including the EXP Internship Program: Powered by Prologis last summer with Kaiser Permanente, she has grown to become a thoughtful leader among her peers, an effective collaborator outside of her social circles, and an enthusiastic ambassador for EXP programs.

Please join us in celebrating with America' and other scholarship recipients at Oceans of Opportunity on Thursday, April 27, at the Museum of Latin American Art!

Pictured left to right: Christian Douglas (EXP Program Manager), America Jasso (award recipient), and Mr. P.G. Ta’asē (Health & Science Department Chair at San Pedro High School).

Congratulations, 2023 EXP Scholarship Recipients!

EXP Scholars

  • Emma Feth, Carson High School, Global Business, Law, and Government

  • James MacPherson, Intellectual Virtues Academy

  • Darien Rodrigo, Carson High School, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Technology

  • Leonardo Salazar, Carson High School, Performing Arts and Media Arts

  • Laura Viera, San Pedro High School

Christopher Gutierrez Memorial Scholars

  • Ajay Araquel, Carson High School, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Technology

  • Zamaria Hill, Manuel Dominguez High School, Culinary CTE

  • Eric Olvera, Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School, STEAM Academy

  • Felix Suavillo, Carson High School, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Technology

  • Ronaldo Titla, Gardena High School

Darwin and Barbara Patterson Memorial Scholars

  • Josh Arcenal, Carson High School, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Technology

  • Crystal Dyea, Barstow College / Barstow High School ’22, STEAM Academy

  • Ansel Flores, Carson High School, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Technology

  • Steven Hernandez, Carson High School

  • Ryan Ramirez, Barstow High School, STEAM Academy

Frank Herrera Memorial Scholars

  • Willie Alvarez, CSU Long Beach / Phineas Banning High School ’20, Pilot Academy of Technology and Health Science

  • Norma Olvera-Gallardo, CSU Long Beach / Phineas Banning High School ’13, International Trade Academy

Frank Whipple Scholars

  • Toni Alvarez, CSU Maritime Academy / Phineas Banning High School ’19, International Trade Academy

  • Maria Barrozo, Carson High School, Global Business, Law, and Government

Julia T. Nagano Memorial Scholar

  • Frances Suavillo, Stanford / Carson High School ’20, Global Business, Law, and Government

Marilyn Roth Memorial Scholars

  • Madysen McDonald, Barstow High School, STEAM Academy

  • Jocelyn Soto, Biola University / Barstow HS ’20, STEAM Academy

Pearl Mercado Memorial Scholars

  • Shaelynn Cruz, San Pedro High School

  • Morgan McDonald, Barstow High School, Mojave Express Logistics Academy

Prologis Scholar

  • Kemberly Valenzuela, Barstow College, Barstow HS ’22, Mojave Express Logistics Academy

Valero Community Service Scholar

  • Chelsea Mendoza, Phineas Banning High School, International Trade Academy

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