The Southern California Journalism Education Association is looking for three graduating seniors to honor for their high school newspaper and/or yearbook accomplishments with the following scholarship opportunities:

Ted Tajima Award ($750)

Ted Tajima was the Alhambra High School adviser for 35 years, a founder and former president of SCJEA and instructor to many current professional journalists. In addition, he served as JEA national vice-president. The Moor, then a weekly newspaper, was a perennial NSPA All-American. Tajima was a mentor to many high school advisers. He is retired and lives in Altadena.

Carol Hallenbeck Award ($500)

Carol Hallenback advised the award-winning Accolade at Sunny Hills High School (Fullerton) for 20 years. She was a frequent speaker at state and national conventions and co-editor of Practical Ideas for Teaching Journalism. She was a leader in Orange County JEA and SCJEA. In her retirement she loves to travel and is docent at the Santa Ana Bowers Museum.

Betty Rogers Memorial Scholarship ($250)

Betty Rogers was the adviser to the Bell Gardens High School Lancer Scroll. For many years she was the link to Southern California newspaper and yearbook advisers because she served as treasurer for SCJEA, handling dues, tracking registration and being a faithful supporter of scholastic journalism.

To qualify for SCJEA scholarships, a high school senior must have served at least one year on a publication staff and completed the application requirements. The high school must be an SCJEA member at the time of application for the student to qualify for the award.

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