RE Y FE O Scholarship Foundation Graphic Layout and Design by Lalique Martinez. Printing by Lopez Printing. Citizens of San Antonio and South Texas, CELEBRATE!! !VIVA FIESTA! The spirit of community and its collective generosity has given me an incredibly rewarding and blessed year in my reign as El Rey Feo LXVI. I value the support and mentorship given by LULAC Council No. 2, The Rey Feo Scholarship, Inc. lead by Mr. Tom Sandoval and Mr. Johnny Gabriel whose efforts have taken the scholarship program from its origins in legend, to a scholarship program whose accomplishments are legendary. As I reflect upon my reign and mission to raise scholarship dollars and community awareness in support of higher education, I see the reflection of you ALL-‐-‐ Parents, families, friends— teachers, school staff, principals, who work tirelessly to ensure the success of their students individually and collectively. I see the adorable faces of eager kindergartners, the exuberance and energy of first through fourth graders and the pride and excellence of fifth graders as they beam when recognized for perfect attendance or academic achievement. I am honored that you allowed me to speak to your children about the importance of education and obtaining not just a high school degree, but to seek college and graduate degrees. I am blessed to share my message with the students to have a strong belief in their own capabilities and dreams, to be strongly committed to their faith and to hear them recite a solemn pledge to stay in school and graduate. It is your support as a community in favor of education that inspired me and my court to work so hard for scholarship funds. This journey would never have been possible without the love, dedication, support and generosity of my court members. These outstanding court members were by my side as good will ambassadors visiting over 100,000 students in over 105 area elementary, middle and high schools. We had programs for daycares and pre-‐kinders and also shared our message at college and university campuses, as well as many special needs schools. Our team of court members were always prepared and did an outstanding job as we toured and were honored at all of our military bases, met with veterans and wounded warriors and participated in new trainee 5k runs, as well as graduation of Airmen. We visited our senior citizens at activity centers, nursing homes and retirement communities and had so much fun as they recounted memories of Fiestas past and were eager to learn more about the scholarship programs. I can never repay the debt of gratitude I owe to these hardworking court members and the love and support they showed for over a year in a whirlwind of activities which included over 125 official Fiesta appearances in the month of April alone!! Thank you Bill Drain, Rey Feo LXIII, who I was fortunate to have as my Reign Chairman. I would have not made it without your expertise, guidance and all your hard work. Thanks also to our many corporate sponsors and all the wonderful people who as friends of the court, helped in any capacity as needed. You all made this incredible journey possible! VIVA FIESTA! Jimmy Green 5 MILLION DOLLARS+ RAISED Four Thousand Students Educated REY FEO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION SINCE 1947 Johnny Gabriel Chairman of The Board Tom Sandoval Vice Chairman & Corporate President 2 Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation 2013-2014 Contents Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation The Legend Mission Today Scholarship Recipients 58 Consejo Real De Reyes Feos De Anteriores About Us History Members 77 4 Reina De La Feria De Las Flores Reigning Queen History LULAC Council 2 Parent Child Program 73 Lo Bello Women’s Association Our Story Donations Testimonials Reina Linda The Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation magazine is published annually as junction of the Rey Feo Scholarship Inc. non profit organization. All images under ownership of Rey Feo Scholarship unless other wise specified www. ReyFeoScholarship.com (210) 403-9001 Graphic Layout and Design by Lalique Martinez. Printing by Lopez Printing. 3 Jimmy Green Rey Feo LXI and Royal Court 4 Rey Feo Scholarship 5 “The People’s King.” The Legend T he story dates back to Spanish medieval times, during which the King of Spain had distanced himself from his subjects choosing to fill his court with only the beautiful, rich, and aristocratic. The ordinary citizen was never invited to the palace and rarely saw the monarch except when he rode to the countryside to hunt. The common people resented the king for this, and one day a rebellious crowd gathered in the plaza and proclaimed one of their own as “The Ugly King” or The People’s King. T his clebration of the populace traveled to the New World, and it was in Aguas Calientes, Mexico during La Feria de San Marcos (The Festival of St. Mark) when the first Rey Feo ruled in North America. Later, in 1947, members of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council No. 2 in San Antonio, Texas were looking for a way to raise money to provide scholarships for underprivileged and deserving San Antonio youth. With their knowledge of La Feria de San Marcos, the LULAC members decided that sponsoring a Rey Feo competition of their own would not only be fun, but charitable as well. Later, through the efforts of Logan Stewart, Rey Feo XXXII, a local prominent radio personality, El Rey Feo was formally invited to be part of Fiesta in 1980 and was given his own parade called Paseo Del Rey Feo. The Parade was an integral part of Fiesta from 1980-1987. 6 Mission Statement EDUCATION IS THE ONLY PRIORITY “The mission of the Rey Feo Scholarship, Inc. is to financially support the aspiration of deserving high school seniors to obtain a college/university education regardless of race, color, religion or gender.” 7 T he Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-political organization, established in 1947. The organization operates as a scholarship fundraising program to aid in the funding of San Antonio’s prospective college graduates. Education is the only priority of the Rey Feo Foundation. Two individuals are selected bi-annually to hold the prestigious title of, “Rey Feo” by the foundation and the Consejo de Rey Feos Anteriores to raise scholarship funds. They are part of the annual Fiesta Week Royalty in San Antonio, Texas during the 3rd week of April. Today T oday, El Rey Feo merits royalty status. Along with other Fiesta Royalty, including King Antonio and LULAC’s Feria de las Flores Queen, El Rey Feo rides in all of the four major Fiesta parades. He is as an ambassador of the spectacular 10-day celebration held in San Antonio every April, honoring the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of the San Jacinto. During the Feria de las Flores from May to October, candidates raise funds, and whoever raises the most money is declared next year’s Rey Feo. The runner-up serves as the crown designate for the following year. Each candidate must raise a minimum of $200,000 to qualify for the title. Over 60 high schools participate in the scholarships annually, and a majority of the actual recipients are firstgeneration college-bound students from low-income, single-parent homes. 8 During his reign, Rey Feo and his court visit nursing homes, hospitals, orphanages, and more than 105 elementary schools to encourage thousands of young people to stay in school, respect their teachers and parents, be good citizens and pursue a higher education. He serves as a goodwill ambassador for the city throughout the year. 9 2014 Rey Feo Scholarship Award Ceremony August 8, 2014 at McAllister Auditorium 10 engage in opportunities towards the improvement of the community. Growing up in San Antonio, Gary was Jon Gary GaryJon Herrera, ReyRey Feo LXVII, is known his leadership, Jon Herrera, Feo educatLXVII, is for known for his commitment and energy. His diverse professional background commitment and energy. 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Allied ed throughhas thebeen Catholic school system includingwith Advertising suc-cessfully providing its customers EO of Allied Advertising. Allied Advertising has been sucgraduating from Central Catholic High School advertising solutions since 1952. Allied Ad-vertising’s premier stomers with advertising solutions since 1952. Allied Adwhich helpedcapabilities pave hisprovides way toitsthe University of manufacturing customers with unique turn-key solutions. A proven leader in specialty atadvertising San Antonio where he graduated with graphic a facturing capabilities provides itsTexas customers with unique imaging tech-nologies, advertising specialties and BA degree. tions. A proven leader in specialty graphic apparel advertising.imaging techJon Gary is President / CEO of Allied Advertising. Allied Advertising has been suca professional, throughout his career he focused on the development of various business tools to enhance, grow cialtiesAscessfully and apparel advertising. providing its customers with advertising solutions since 1952. Allied Ad- and protect the business bottom line. Many of these tools have been recognized as innovative and effective. He has vertising’s manufacturing capabilities asprovides been recog-nizedpremier with various awards and ac-complishments a result ofits his customers business and with unique community involve-ment. turn-key advertising solutions. A proven leader in specialty graphic imaging tech- hout his career he focused on the development of various e, grow and protect the business bottom line. Many nologies, apparel Recognizing theadvertising importance ofspecialties en-gaging andand investing in theadvertising. commu-nity, Jon Gary of has volunteered for various local, state and national not-for -profit organizations including the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foun-dation, San cognized as innovative and effective. He has been recogAs a professional, throughout his career he focused on the development of various Antonio Hispanic Cham-ber of Commerce and Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to name a few. He is business tools to tobeenhance, grow and protect the business bottom line. Many of and hon-ored Rey Feo LXVII. s and excited acthese tools have been recognized as innovative and effective. He has been recogAs a family man, he is blessed with an abundant family structure. A son, husband, grandson, brother, cousin, uncle, lt of his nized Jon with various and ac-“Daddy” by his 3 daughters. He is married to Catherine and is proud to friend…. Gary is most awards proud to be called a result of his involvecallcomplishments San Antonio is his as home. business and community involvement. nce of enRecognizing the importance of engaging and investing in the commuhe community, Jon Gary has volunteered for eered for various local, state and national not-profit organizations including the national for notFeo Consejo Educational FounncludingRey the dation, San Antonio Hispanic Chamonal Founber of Commerce and Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to anic Chamname a few. He is excited and honeater San ored to be Rey Feo LXVII. mmerce to As a family man, he is blessed with an abundant family structure. A son, ed and honhusband, grandson, brother, cousin, I. uncle, friend…. Jon Gary is most proud to be called “Daddy” by his 3 daughters. He is married to Catherine and is proud to call San Antonio is his home. essed11 with ture. A son, 1 2 Fernando Reyes Ronnie Gabriel Larry Benson Charles T. Barrett 3 $433,160 $326,560 4 $413,975 $310,245 12 5 6 Henry Muñoz Johnny Gabriel $250,550 8 Jon Gary Herrera $210,000 9 7 Jimmy Green $203,000 10 Jon Gary Herrera 2014-2015 Rey Feo Candidate A fifth generation Texan and native San Antonian, Jon Gary Herrera brings leadership, commitment and energy to everything he does. His diverse professional background has brought varying degrees of success and acclaim. His affection and pride for San Antonio leads Jon Gary to actively engage in opportunities towards the improvement of the community. Richard Ojeda Walter Serna $202,000 Growing $201,146 $199,545 up in San Antonio, Jon Gary was educated through the 13 Catholic school system including graduating from Central Catholic High School which helped pave his way to the University of Texas at San Antonio where he graduated with a B. A. degree in Public Affairs. A career minded and focused individual, Jon Gary has held numerous positions within the public, Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Stephen Raul Acevedo Central Catholic HS University of Texas at Austin Thomas A. Edison HS Texas A&M Kingsville Ronald Reagan HS University of Texas at San Antonio Ashley Acosta Jared Alan Aguilar 14 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 15 Adam Jose Aguirre John Paul Stevens HS St. Mary’s University Maria Ester Alfaro Health Careers HS St. Edwards University Hilarie Rose Alvarado Oliver Wendell Holmes HS Our Lady of the Lake University Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Elise Kristin Alvarez Thomas C. Clark HS University of the Incarnate Word Kayleigh Anne Arcos Kipp University Prep HS Goergetown University Luz E. Avila Harlandale HS Texas A&M University Corpus Christi 16 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 17 Leah Raquel Badillo Jourdanton HS Palo Alto College Matthew James Baiza John Jay Science & Engineering Academy Stanford University April Elizabeth Barthold Earl Warren HS University of Texas at Austin Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Casey Brooke Bedell Robert E. Lee HS St. Edwards University Rhiannon Belle Briseño Incarnate Word HS St. John’s University Valerie Lynette Bryant Comfort HS University of Texas at Austin 18 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 19 Valerie Marie Bustamante Oliver Wendell Holmes HS University of the Incarnate Word Fabiola Campos Sandra Day O’Connor HS University of Texas at Austin Mariah N. Cannon John Jay Science & Engineering Academy University of the Incarnate Word Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Amanda Marie Cantu Highlands HS Trinity University Michael N. Cardenas St. Anthony’s Catholic HS University of North Texas Christian Andres Carielo Thomas A. Edison HS University of Texas at San Antonio 20 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 21 Jonathan Casas Highlands HS Texas A&M University College Station Christopher M. Casso Dillard McCollum HS University of Texas at Austin Nicolina Angelica Castillo Medina Valley HS Texas Lutheran University Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Desiree Cavazos South San Antonio HS University of Texas at Austin Pearl Chagolla John Jay HS Texas A&M University College Station Michael Jose Chavarria Brooks Academy of Science & Engineering Texas A&M University College Station 22 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 23 Brandi Nicole Crowell Brooks Academy of Science & Engineering Palo Alto College Franco Cruz Southside HS Texas A&M University College Station Jonathan Davila John Paul Stevens HS Nothwest Vista College Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Adriana De La Fuente Poteet HS Palo Alto College Teresa Quinnae Dean James Madison HS Baylor University Brian K. DeCoite, JR. Central Catholic HS Texas State University 24 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 25 Sarah Elizabeth Dwyer Winston Churchill HS St. Mary’s University Rosa Laura Escamilla Antonian College Prep HS University of the Incarnate Word Jacob Rene Fernandez St. Anthony’s Catholic HS Texas A&M University San Antonio Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Enrique Luis Flores John Jay HS Texas A&M University College Station Gabriel Rene Fragozo Central Catholic HS Texas A&M University College Station Elizabeth Marie Freeman Ronald Reagan HS Texas A&M University College Station 26 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 27 Zachary Fresquez Central Catholic HS Texas State University Noah James Fuentes Holy Cross Catholic HS University of the Incarnate Word Ricardo Galindo-Riddle Eagle Pass HS University of Texas at San Antonio Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Allison Lydia Garcia Thomas C. Clark HS Rice University Matthew Christopher Garcia Luther Burbank HS Texas State University Victoria Kaitlin Garcia Sandra Day O’Connor HS University of Texas at Austin 28 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 29 Alyssa J. Garza Pleasanton HS University of Texas at Arlington Aleida Michelle Gomez Providence HS Vanderbilt University Manuel Leo Gomez William J. Brennan HS University of Texas at Austin Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Adryana Marysol Gonzalez Medina Valley HS Schreiner University Gabrielle Marie Gonzalez Alamo Heights HS Trinity University Jayme Lynn Greene Communication Arts HS University of Texas at Austin 30 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 31 Leah Jennea Guerrero Crystal City HS Brigham Young University Alyssa Rae Gutierrez John Paul Stevens HS Our Lady of the Lake University Elizabeth Ashley Hall Douglas MacArthur HS University of Texas at San Antonio Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Crystal Ann Harmon Harlandale HS University of Texas at San Antonio Madeline M. Hernandez Antonian College Prep HS Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Samual Jesus Herrera Poteet HS Texas State University 32 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 33 Emily Kathleen Ingram Sandra Day O’Connor HS Texas Christian University Stephanie Marie Juarez Southwest HS San Antonio College Wendy Juarez La Vernia HS University of Texas Medical Branch Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Sonia Margarita Laredo C.C. Winn HS University of Texas at Austin Hannah Julia-Marie Lieck Alamo Heights HS St. Edwards University Maria Fernanda Luna International School of the Americas St. Edwards University 34 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Douglas A. Macario-Domingo Oliver Wendell Holmes HS Northwest Vista College Lennon Roland Maldonado Thomas Jefferson HS Northwest Vista College Catherine Anne Martin Highlands HS Texas Lutheran University 35 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Daniel A. Martinez, Jr. Central Catholic HS Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Jonathan Isaac Martinez Communication Arts HS Central Methodist University Joshua L. Martinez John Marshall HS Texas State University 36 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 37 Maria De Los Angeles Martinez Thomas A. Edison HS University of Texas at Austin Ana Lisa McCandless Oliver Wendell Holmes HS St. Mary’s University Christian Michael Medina Central Catholic HS The University of Dayton Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Francisco Alberto Medrano Judson HS University of Texas at San Antonio Kevin Edwin Medrano Antonian College Prep HS University of the Incarnate Word Luis Mejia Central Catholic HS Texas State University 38 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 39 Victoria M. Mendez Christian Academy of San Antonio University of Texas at Austin William Ross Miles Thomas C. Clark HS Trinity University Isaiah Manuel Mora Harmony Science Academy San Antonio Trinity University Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Robert Anthony Negron William H. Taft HS University of Texas at San Antonio Angel Olalde Lytle HS University of Texas at San Antonio Ana Luz Ortega South San Antonio HS University of Texas at Austin 40 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 41 Joanna M. Ortega Brooks Academy of Science & Engineering University of the Incarnate Word Abigail Padilla Natalia HS University of Texas at San Antonio Jasime Coral Palomares Dillard McCollum HS Duke University Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Sarah J. Patterson Construction Careers Academy Texas State University Theodore Roosevelt HS University of Texas at San Antonio Harlandale HS University of Texas at Austin Maricella Selena Perez Miguel Angel Perez 42 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 43 Gabrielle Alexa Polanco Communication Arts HS University of Texas at Dallas Julia Nelson Pylant Antonian College Prep HS Southern Methodist University Christian Gerard Ramirez Southwest HS University of Texas at Austin Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Cynthia Rene Ramirez Devine HS University of Texas at Austin Emma Rose Ramirez Sandra Day O’Connor HS University of Kansas Lizet L. Ramirez Boerne HS Schreiner University 44 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 45 Natalya Rebecca Ramirez Health Careers HS University of Texas at Dallas Alexander A. Ramos St. Anthony’s Catholic HS University of the Incarnate Word Nicholas A. Ramirez Byron P. Steele II HS University of the Incarnate Word Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Kassandra Yamilet Rendon John Paul Stevens HS University of Texas at San Antonio Enedina Resendiz Pleasanton HS University of Houston Stephanie Diane Rivera Poteet HS Texas A&M University San Antonio 46 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 47 Yesenia Inez Robles La Vernia HS St. Mary’s University Analisa Bianca Rodriguez Providence HS Trinity University Jacob Nathaniel Rodriguez Robert E. Lee HS University of North Texas Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Ryan Christopher Rogers Judson HS University of Houston Bianca Yolanda Rosales Dillard McCollum HS University of Texas at Austin Brandon William Rowton Winston Churchill HS Northeast Lakeview College 48 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Emily Kaye Ruiz Highlands HS University of Texas at Austin Incarnate Word HS Texas A&M University College Station Harlandale HS University of Texas at Austin Ana Laura Saenz Lidia Salazar 49 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Cynthia Rose Sanchez Jubilee Academy St. Phillips College Gloria Ashley Sanchez South San Antonio High School Sam Houston State University John Michael Sanchez Central Catholic High School University of the Incarnate Word 50 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Joel Nathanael Sandoval Milton B. Lee HS Northwest Vista College Briana Gabrielle Sangiuliano Earl Warren HS Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Erica Ann Saucedo Harlandale HS Tarleton State University 51 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Cassandra Rose Schorr Medina Valley HS Auburn University Stephanie Solis South San Antonio HS University of Texas at Austin Edward Nicholas Soto South San Antonio HS University of Texas at Austin 52 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 53 Jacinto Micah Torres IV Brooks Academy Palo Alto College Jade Alexis Trevino John Marshall HS St. Mary’s University Alejandra Amada Trujillo Thomas A. Edison HS St. Edwards University Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Andrea Jenae Urrutia Incarnate Word HS Texas Tech University Lissette Vasquez James Madison HS Cerritos Community College Ashley Rodriguez Vela Judson HS Texas State University 54 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 55 Mariana Velazquez Douglas MacArthur HS University of Texas at San Antonio Alejandra Verastegui Winston Churchill HS University of Texas at San Antonio Summer Rayne Vidal International School of the Americas University of the Incarnate Word Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients Maria E. Villanueva-Lara Judson HS St. Phillips College Sarah Nicole Wanke Byron P. Steele II HS Texas A&M University College Station Amanda Elizabeth Weaver Center Point HS Angelo State University 56 Green Re y F e o Scholarship Recipients 57 Callie Willet-Ussery Thomas C. Clark HS Texas A&M University College Station Christopher B. Williamson Southwest HS Texas Tech University Nicole Elizabeth Young Christian Academy of San Antonio Baylor University Reina Feria Flores de las 58 Marisol Garza Feria de las Flores 2013 - 2014 The day Marisol Garza was born was a beautiful fall afternoon; the day was October 24, 1995 - from that day on, this vivacious past girl continues openone paths establish new friendships. This year hastobeen ofand thetomost amazing years in my life. It is a bitter sweet moment to say farewell, but findschool strength remembering all the who have traveled on During this very journey. all Her Iearly daysbystarted at the "3 year oldbeautiful program" Reinas at St. George Episcopal School. hersame studies and timeWe at St. started youngjoined girlsthe who were not exactly of how would fill the in shoes the queens before Yet, George, as Marisol Girl Scout Troop 611 certain and for the next 8we years participated manyofcommunity events likeus. serving at the Ronald McDonald House, Arts & Craft Fairs, delivery of Christmas Presents to the not-so-fortunate, singing at Senior each one of us in our own way, we evolved into fearless heroes and role models for the thousands of children Citizen Christmas Caroling The River not to mention a top sellertooffollow the Girltheir Scoutdreams. cookies We yearheld after their year! hands that weHomes, met throughout the year.onWe offered them encouragement because we were new forever friends. We listened to basketball their stories and sharedplayed ours with I will always In lower school, Marisol really enjoyed playing soccer and at St. George, tennisthem. for Whispering Oaks Club treasure those wonderful moments when the children surrounded me — I can close my eyes and reliveMarisol those is but her real passion was awakened when she entered Antonian College Preparatory as a freshman. Today, a junior, defense specialist Antonian Volleyball team under the tutelage of Coach Samantha McClure, a 3-time TAPPS state moments in my for mind again Varsity and again. champion. The dedication and determination that Marisol shows daily on and off the court by meeting the strenuous workouts frommother her coach clearly mark what Marisol is made of... health and to excel. and guiding me on the right My and father have been the greatest inspiration inpure my determination life, always preparing path. course, who thatvolleyball along thecourt wayorI would visiting hundreds of schools, passing of When Of Marisol is not on knew the school travelingbewith her volleyball team during club season,out youcountless will find her at the softball dugout the Varsity Manager - this last among year ending withand coveted the 2012 TAPPS State Championmedals, hugging as as many kids asSoftball possible while walking royalty waving at thousands of Fiesta-goers. ship parents, title underwere Coach Laura M. very Rodriguez, her mentor. My obviously familiar with this road! Marisol made the Honor Roll her junior year at Antonian, she has been an office aid for the last two years and truly enjoys the I’m blessed with the amazing family — my dad aisfew. a former King and in his realm I’m only a Princess. The African Awareness Clubmost and Photography Club just to name Queen in our kingdom is the most gracious hostess in San Antonio and my big sister is also my sorority sister in Participating in her first ACTS retreat as a sophomore was a great experience, making life long relationships and strengthened college! Honestly, blessed! her ties to the already great life in the Antonian community. Marisol traveling... prefers exotic— weather overeducation the snow. at SoTexas far herTech! favorite place to is Turks and Caicos, followed I’m nowenjoys on the road to my nextwarm journey a higher I hope continue demonstrating by Hawaii, Key West, Careyes then Deer Valley & NYC! Being the picky eater Marisol is, it is truly a joy to watch her savor to the students I’ve met that education is the key to a better, happier and more productive life. the food she enjoys. Marisol demonstrated defined by declining a comfortable office Aldaco's, her family restaurant to work I’m extremely thankful for character the support of the LULAC Council #2,job theatRey Feo Scholarship Committee andsteadthe ily at 'The Wash Tub', a summer job that she got on her own. It included hard work at the vacuum station (in spite of Rey Feo Consejo. Thank you for creating this wonderful opportunity for young girls to become advocates forher Mother's pleas more money offerings). education andand instilling the desire to become future leaders. Aviation is still one of Marisol's passions, early years wishing to become an 'Air Traffic Controller' but slowly migrating to the God bless the alllaw the children and their families! detective/criminal career. Marisol is the daughter of Charlie Garza (Rey Feo LXI) and Blanca Aldaco. Adriana Garza is her older sibling, an Antonian Viva Fiesta! graduate who is a freshman at Texas Tech, Marisol owns 2 miniature Pinschers Mia and Lola and recently adopted a Hamster: Marisol Garza, Texas Tech Class of 2018 Hami. Marisol looks forward to following her father's steps and her own civic role as Reina de las Flores. Her wish is to a make long lasting impression on little kids to dream big and live an educated and respectful life. "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you imagined" Unknown 59 64 Feria d e las Flores A Festival With A purpose 1945-2012 History A In early 1945, members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC, Council No. 2 in San Antonio, Texas began pooling personal contributions for scholarship funds. Later that year, scholarship committee members and supporters developed an official fundraiser fashioned after the community celebration known as La Feria de San Marcos, held annually in Aguascalientes, Mexico. And thus, La Feria de las Flores, or “The Fair of the Flowers,” was born, under the leadership of the queen, “La Reina,” and with education at its very core. Because of its great success, the scholarship committee added El Rey Feo in 1947, a contest of kings to parallel the queens. In the beginning, Rey Feo candidates raised scholarship funds by asking supporters to donate a penny for a vote. Joe Ortiz won the most votes, raising the most funds, and was declared the first El Rey Feo. Throughout the year, El Rey Feo, La Reina and their royal court represent San Antonio all over the state of Texas and the United States in various activities and parades. They visit many schools in the San Antonio area urging students to stay in school, go to college and pursue their dreams through higher education. 60 From the very first Rey Feo, Joe Ortiz, each Rey Feo candidate has raised funds for scholarships for the youth of our great community. In other cities, LULAC Councils have adopted the concept of Feria de las Flores with various queen contests; however the title of “El Rey Feo” remains as San Antonio’s recognition of a local businessman who accepts the challenge to raise funds for scholarships. Traditionally, after the Rey Feo is crowned, he is presented with a “cabrito” (“goat”) by his loyal subjects as his main prize. The Rey Feo and La Reina, together with their “Royal Court” represent the City of San Antonio throughout the year all over the State of Texas and the United States in various activities and parades. The King and Queen visit many schools in the San Antonio area urging students to stay in school, go to college and achieve their dreams through a higher education. 61 Top Ten Money Raising QUEENS 1 Gabrielle Hargrove 2 Allison Kara Reyes $60,600.00 $54,000.00 3 Dana Kurth Gabrielle Hargrove $48,400.00 Allison Kara Reyes 4 Lauren Osterman $41,000.00 5 Lalique Martinez $36,000.00 6 Marisol Garza $35,000.00 7 Sevilla I. Garza Dana Kurth $33,390.00 8 Natalie Lauren Tips $32,043.50 9 Lauren Osterman Rena Marie Cortez $25,250.00 10 Jaz Spring Muckleroy $25,000.00 Lalique Martinez 62 Gabrielle Hargrove Feria de las Flores 2014-2015 San Antonio native, Gabrielle Hargrove, was born July 6, 1997. At an early age Gabrielle formed a love of helping and being involved in her community. To begin her journey she became a Girl Scout Brownie for 5 years and a Girl Scout for 2 years. Through this organization Gabrielle flourished. She would partake in numerous events that would involve community service. At St. George Episcopal, Gabrielle was awarded “Best Artist” for her talent in drawing. For being awarded this honor, her art work was displayed in downtown San Antonio. Her drawing was based off her own ideas and concepts. This is what made the drawing so unique and stand out above the rest. Gabrielle was also a competitive gymnast with Aerial Athletics. During the time she was a gymnast she competed on state levels winning gold, silver, and bronze medals. Gabrielle also placed 1st at her school bike rodeo where she then competed at the city level. She loves to represent her city proudly. Gabrielle is a junior at Johnson High School. She has actively been involved in many school activities. Gabrielle’s artistic abilities go beyond the canvas. Her freshman year in high school she took her artistic abilities to the court playing basketball and by being a part of the school wrestling team. Sporting injuries have prevented her from continuing to participate actively in athletic events, but this does not stop Gabrielle from actively participating in her community. She loves giving back to her church community yearly by adopting a family that is in need during the holiday season. Gabrielle has a strong love for animals. She hopes to one day pursue a profession in which she is able to work with and help animals daily. Gabrielle plans on attending the University of North Alabama. Gabrielle loves the small town and small university atmosphere. On her spare time she hopes to relax by the river with friends soaking in the sun. Since an early age Gabrielle has supported education. She held the title of Feria De Las Flores Princess for 3 consecutive years and held the title of Miss San Antonio Princess for 2 years. Through these efforts Gabrielle has been able to promote education, inspire young individuals to be their very best, and to never give up on their dreams. Gabrielle is the daughter of William Hargrove and Jennifer Gabriel Barbaro. Step-daughter to Dr. Salvatore Barbaro III. She is the eldest of four siblings, her twin brother and sister, Brooke Hargrove and Dillon Hargrove and Sofia Barbaro. She has two step brothers Sal Barbaro IV and Greg Barbaro, and a step sister, Michelle Barbaro. Gabrielle's family has been involved in the Rey Feo Scholarship, Inc. for several years beginning with her grandfather Johnny Gabriel and followed by her uncle Ronnie Gabriel. Mr. Johnny Gabriel was Rey Feo XLIII in 1990 and Rey Feo XLVI 1993. Mr. Ronnie Gabriel was Rey Feo LVIII in 2005. The family legacy continues through Gabrielle as she now takes on her reign as La Reina De La Feria De Las Flores 2015. Gabrielle loves meeting new individuals, inspiring them to be better beings, showing them the importance of education, and being a role model to young children everywhere. 63 64 T LULAC Council “O No. 2 11514 Jo ww Estimados Amigos: fficially founded in 1929, the League of United Latin The membership of LULAC Counc American Citizens, or LULAC, was established during a time Welcome to attendees of our annual “ in America’s history when Hispanics were unjustly denied basic find the coronation festivities an enjoy civil rights. It was created to empower its members to ensure that we have a successful 20 to help bridge gaps in society, and today, LULAC is the oldest This year’s annual scholarship award and most widely respected Hispanic civil rights organization of San Antonio College was a great su in the nation. scholarships. The scholarship program over 64 area schools, attending 34 col fortunate to award $27,000 in scholar Fund. The Parent/Child Scholarship P rolled in the parent child program at a came eligible in 2010. Tonight’s program concludes the very de la Feria de las Flores LXVII (67) L Court, who have distinguished themse remembered by their year long represe Rey Feo Scholarship Committee, Inc. youth and citizens of San Antonio. “All for One, One for All ” The 2013 Feria will feature the crown (68) Marisol Garza. La Reina and El R Council No. 2 scholarship programs t to La Reina Lauren Osterman, El Rey contributed to the program on their be The United States was at war in the 1940s. Raising moneyWe forwish to thank all of you for joinin continued support we could not have m any cause was a challenge, but San Antonio’s LULAC Council Sincerely, No. 2 realized that insufficient education prevented many young people from pursuing and achieving their dreams. The council Johnny Gabriel saw the need to make a difference in the lives of young people, President, LULAC Council No. 2 and they were committed to helping students pursue a college education. In 1945, LULAC Council No. 2, along with family, “ friends and the business community, pulled together their own funding for scholarships. Later that year, the initiative officially became La Feria de las Flores. 65 LULAC Council No. 2 Members Rey Feo Scholarship Committee, Inc. JOHNNY GABRIEL Council President Armando Almanza Patti Anderson Irene Avalos Theodore Benavides Salvador A. Campos, Jr. Jose Castaneda Claudia Castoreno Albert Cisneros, Sr. Noemi Cue Robert Cuellar Fred E. Diaz Karen Diaz Mary Jane Diaz Bill Drain Steven A. Duran Dr. William Elizondo Ralph Enriquez Laura E. Flores Johnny Gabriel Ronald A. Gabriel Rosabel I. Gabriel Rosalie Gabriel Linda Geraghty Walter Geraghty Delfino Guajardo Diana S. Hinojosa Raul E. Hinojosa FRED E. DIAZ VP-Public Relations Bernard Martinez Sandra Ojeda Medina Robert Nixon Edward Palacios Adam Quintana Felix Ramon DOLORES TAMEZ VP-Fiesta Commissioner Phillip M. Reyes, Jr. Teresa Robertson Lawrence G. Romo Sara Samano Bobbie Sandoval Tom M. Sandoval Daniel H. Saucedo Dolores Tamez Thomas Tamez Wendell R. Tomlin Velia Garcia Torres Pedro Valdez Atty. Rudy Vasquez Ralph Velasquez PHILLIP M. REYES, JR. First Vice-President TOM SANDOVAL President Emeritus THOMAS TAMEZ Council Treasurer LAURA E. FLORES VP-Queen Coordinator WENDELL TOMLIN VP-Military Affairs RUDY VASQUEZ, ESQ. Legal Advisor Board of Trustees Honorary Members M. C. Gonzalez Walter Geraghty Lucian Adams Raul Cortez Tom Sandoval Cleto Rodriguez James Tafolla Johnny Gabriel Henry B. Gonzalez Past National Presidents Frank Valdez Phillip M. Reyes, Jr. 66 Tom Sandoval Parent /Child Scholarship Program One Of A Kind I n 1997, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council No. 2, the Alamo Colleges Foundation and the San Antonio College Women’s Center partnered to create the LULAC Reina de la Feria de las Flores Parent/Child Scholarship Program. San Antonio College Main Campus The LULAC Scholarship committee has donated a minimum of $25,000 each year to establish a scholarship endowment in the name of the participant’s child. The ACCD Foundation matches the $25,000 by providing each parent selected for the program with a $1,000 scholarship to assist the parents in educational expenses. 67 Northeast Lakeview College 2014 Tom Morton Sandoval LULAC Council No. 2 Parent/Child Scholarship Program Melissa Ortiz & Mariah Bella “This unique scholarship program not only increases access to a college education and contributes to student success for first-generation-incollege-students, but also helps a second generation to achieve success as well. We deeply appreciate the support of Rey Feo Jimmy Green, Reina de la Feria de las Flores Marisol Garza and LULAC Council No. 2. that has enabled this program to continue for 18 years.” -Dr. Bruce H. Leslie, Chancellor of the Alamo Colleges Master of Arts Degree in Counseling & Guidance Alena Newland 2nd Generation Associate of Arts in Psychology LULAC Parent/Child Scholarship 2014-2015 Recipients PARENT CHILD PARENT CHILD Fabiola Aguilar Sofia Kate Aguilar Ellie Lira Mason A. Rodriguez Nadyeh Albouhamal Maral Far Lauren Maurer Maya G. Maurer-Ash Akoko Amovin Anna Karen Bagnah Eddie Murphy Evan Allen Murphy Destiny Arias Lailynn D. Quintero Nhi Nguyen Elena Hami Nguyen Karina Cabrera-Hernandez Gabriela N. Cabrera Denise Ortiz David Richard Ortiz, Jr. Annjanette De La Rosa Ethan E. De La Rosa Samantha Priolo Michael Anthony Ramos Cathy Espino Julius Ceasar Candela Amber Rayos Starlynn Rayos Mendoza April Estrada Alicia Aiyana Estrada Jose Saldana Aiden Saldana Yvonne Estrada Nicolas A. Martinez Krista Schmidt Noah W. J. Garza Sarah French Zoe Ann French Christine Sconzo Mia A. Escamilla Sconzo Sandra Granados Rene Andres Machado Luz Maria Solano Luis Alberto Cano, Jr. Nancy Hernandez Katherine P. Hernandez Lisa Rose Flores Memorial Scholarship CHILD PARENT Valerie Montenegro Alana Love Cabrera Raul & Sarita Hinojosa Memorial Scholarship PARENT CHILD Gesine Reyes Liam Julius Naperkowski 68 Help these students orphaned Little Lee Lissette Garza Serena Rodriguez 69 be the first to graduate from college! $100 - $500 11514 Jones Maltsberger Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216 70 Alamo Colleges Programs & Officers Chancellor Dr. Bruce Leslie Reshape Futures San Antonio College Northeast Lakeview College Presidnt Dr.Robert Vela Jr. President Eric Reno 71 Palo Alto College z Dr. Mike Flores Saint Philip’s College Northwest Vista College Presidnt Dr. Adena Williams Loston President Dr. Ric Neal Baser 72 Rey Feo’s “H Educational Foundation elping the next generation of Texas students.” 73 T he Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 as El Consejo Real de Reyes Feos Anteriores by Rey Feo XXXII Logan Stewart. The original name translates to “Royal Advisers Council of Former Kings” and today is often referred to simply as the “Consejo.” It was through Logan Stewart’s efforts that Rey Feo was formally invited to be a part of Fiesta and the Consejo was officially formed. Two other former Rey Feos are credited with establishing formal guidelines and protocol for the organization - Rey Feo LIV Charles Barrett, Jr. and Rey Feo LVI Tom Sineni. 2011 Crowning Coronation 74 Rey Feo T The purpose of the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation is to uphold the traditions, support the fundraising efforts and promote the educational activities of the LULAC Rey Feo program. Some of the traditions include a fall gala, 10 days of celebration during Fiesta in the spring, and the official crowning ceremony for Rey Feo in front of San Fernando Cathedral in Main Plaza. The Consejo’s former Rey Feos provide guidance and oversight to each new reigning Rey Feo. The organization includes 17 former kings and 92 of the area’s most prominent business and civic leaders. Many of those 92 are past or current members of the Rey Feo court, and several aspire to run for the title role in the future. Each year, nominations for new members are considered and voted upon by the board. 75 In 2010, the Consejo was awarded the contract to manage and operate the 10-day celebration called Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square. The free event is one of Fiesta’s largest, with over 100 musical acts, food and beverage booths. Now in its third year, The Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation is pleased to have the support of Silver Eagle Distributors, Wal-Mart, Capital One, T-Mobile, Time Warner Cable, The Texas Lottery, Spurs Sports and Entertainment and KellMuñoz as sponsors of Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square. In addition to raising money for Rey Feo’s reign, the Consejo has donated $160,000 from the proceeds of the past three year’s at Market Square. The Regent Baltazar “Walter” Serna, Jr. Secretary Jose Medellin The Vice-Regent Bill Drain Treasurer Fernando Reyes Voting Member Thomas Aguillon Voting Member Frank Garza Former Rey Feos: Carlos Madrid XXXVI Jose Medellin XXXVIII Nick Garza XL Johnny Gabriel XLII Lionel Sosa XLIII Tony Flores LVIII Henry R. Muñoz, III L L Peter R. Martinez LI Jose E. Martinez LIII Charles T. Barrett LIV Dr. Leonel Reyes LV Robert (Dick) Tips LVII Ronnie Gabriel LVIII Brian Weiner LIX Fernando Reyes LX Charlie Garza LXI Baltazar “Walter” SernaJr., LXII Bill Drain, LXIII Richard Ojeda, LXIV www.ReyFeoConsejo.org 76 Lo Bello Womens Association 77 Founder Amelia Garza “Our Story” Lo Bello de San Antonio Women’s Association was founded in July 1993. Amelia Garza is the founder and first President. As a small business owner, she recognized how difficult it is to succeed in business without an education. As a result, she was determined to assist others in obtaining an education so that they would not have to experience some of the obstacles that she had to overcome. The membership consists of business and professional women who volunteer their time and resources so that we can continue to strive to reach our goal of increasing educational opportunities in our community through our fundraising events. Anita Heim President Debbie Gonzaba Vice-President Rosalie Gabriel Tresurer 78 Members Melinda Andrews Rosalie Gabriel Denise Garcia Debbie Gonzaba Debbie Gonzalez Anita Heim Debby Munoz Olga Nella Ramirez Lisa Ramos Denise Smith Jenny Tyson Angela Ferrer Annette Martinez Sandy Saks Kelly Storbeck Honorary Members Junior Members Olga Mendez Hope Scott Janice Ricks Blanca Aldaco Irma Flores Gloria Hernandez Michel Renfro Abby Kurth Our Charities UTSA • St. Philip’s College • Palo Alto College Our Lady of the Lake University 8 Texas Diabetes Instittue Sister’s Care • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of South Texas Communities in School • Westside YMCA Positive Beginings • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Bexar County Family Justice Center • San Jose Missions Smithsonian’s Museo Alameda Parents of Education 79 Nikki Roman Jadyn Travis Maddison Ullrich Kelly Cuiasa Candice Loessberg The first Lo Bello fundraiser Noche Tropical held in July 1994 raised $12,000.00 The first donation of $2000 was made to Visitation House. 80 81 Champagne and Diamonds Brunch: This event occurs the first Sunday of Fiesta, As an official Fiesta PMO event we help kick off a whole week of Fiesta fun. Champagne and Diamonds is a unique event because it provides our guests with the opportunity to find a 2 carat diamond in the bottom of a champagne glass valued at $32,000.00. And if that were not enough, we also feature a Grito Contest between Rey Feo, King Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission President. And this year we will also audience participation in their own Grito Contest. No other event offers such fun, bling, a great brunch, champagne, silent auction, fabulous music and dancing. All of the proceeds go towards our college scholarship program for students in our community. 82 83 La Reina Linda de San Antonio de Bejar Bertha Campion-Cheaney 2013-2014 We would like to give a special thanks to our 1st Reina Linda of Lo Bello Women’s Association. After attending many Fiesta events, galas, fund raisers and countless hours of hard work, Bertha has trully succeeded in promoting our platform to promote education in our community through scholarships that will truly make a difference in San Antonio. We appreciate all her hard work and continued support. She has truly made this year nothing short of amazing. Thank you for making this program a true success. 84 85 La Reina Linda Gladys Samaniego 2014-2015 The aspiring Reina Linda, Gladys Samaniego, is a long time San Antonian. Originally from the Dominican Republic, she is a Hall of Famer with the Spurs Organization for being a season ticket holder for more than 20 years. She is a Summa Cum Laude graduate from Jersey City State in Business Administration. A mother of three and wife of Dr. Hector Samaniego, she’s actively involved in the day to day business of the Samaniego Health Clinics which include child psychiatry, physical rehabilitation and a general practice. As the current CFO, Gladys is instrumental in ensuring the care of our community’s most vulnerable children. Gladys is also very involved in the lives of her three very busy and successful daughters. Karla is premed, and a recent graduate of Stanford University. Nicole was Valedictorian of the Winston School and is a sophomore at SMU. Michelle is a third generation USC student carrying on the longtime Samaniego family tradition. For over two decades, she has also led an effort to provide clothing to impoverished children in the Dominican Republic and is the recipient of the District 8 Community Volunteer Award of the Year for her outstanding service to the City of San Antonio. 86 87 88 Testimonials “Thanks to Lo Bello de San Antonio, all of my goals will be accomplished. Since my EFC was zero according to FAFSA, this scholarship will provide me the support I need in order to pay for my schooling. I also want to thank you because Lo Bello de San Antonio scholarship will help me obtain an education and succeed in life.” Leslie Carrizales “Once again I really appreciate you for helping me reach my goals, educational as well as personal. With this scholarship I plan to pay my books and my schooling. Now I even consider you as one of my supporter helping me achieve my dremas” Daysi Garcia “Thanks to Lo Bello de San Antonio, all of my goals will be accomplished. Since my EFC was zero according to FAFSA, this scholarship will provide me the support I need in order to pay for my schooling. I also want to thank you because Lo Bello de San Antonio scholarship will help me obtain an education and succeed in life.” Laruen Molino 89 Scholarship Recipients Lissette Garza St. PJ’s Maria Ester Alfaro St. Edwards University Angelo Acebo Amber Marie Arguello Angela Marie Arias Mariah Cannon Dacoda Clarke Adryanna Marysol Gonzalez Anthony Gurierrez Anamina Hanceivic Myka Hanceivic Christina House Emma Kazen Priscilla Lares Simeona Lipscomb Maria Martinez Hannah Novosad William Ramirez Priscilla Ramirez Sofia Rodriguez Victoria Ruiz Christopher Schriedel Megan Thorstenson San Antonio College University of Incarnate Word Northeast Lakeview College University of Incarnate Word Pepperdine University Schreiner University UTSA Texas State University UTSA University of Incarnate Word UTSA Palo Alto College Sanford Brown College UT-Austin University of Incarnate Word UTSA A&M University-College Station University of Incarnate Word St. Mary’s University Our Lady of the Lake Bringham Young University 90 Grandparents Rosalie &Johnny Gabriel & the Gabriel Family Wish to Congratulate G M arisol Gabrielle Hargrove Garza 2014 2015 Reina Reina de las Flores de las Flores 91 www.gabrielsliquor.com www.gabrielsliquor.com Shop Gabriel’s - 10 locations toyou serve you better Shop Gabriel’s - 10 locations to serve better. 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