K&N Air Filters Awards Scholarships to 3 Exceptional Alhambra USD High School Students

Bruno Machado of Alhambra High School accepts the Alhambra Outstanding Student Award, Certificate of Recognition from the State of California, and a $500 scholarship from K&N

The Alhambra Unified School District, just east of Los Angeles, California, has produced some notable movers and shakers in the automotive industry. Racing icon Mickey Thompson was a graduate from Alhambra High School. Mike Spagnola, founder of Street Scene Equipment, and now VP of OEM and Product Development Programs at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), is a graduate of San Gabriel High School. Additionally, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Sport Compact Racing pioneer Lisa Kubo graduated from Mark Keppel High School. Each year the Alhambra Unified School District teachers and school administrators recognize the top current automotive students for their outstanding accomplishments with the Alhambra USD Automotive Technicians Awards Night.

Christopher Rodriguez of San Gabriel High School accepts the Alhambra Outstanding Student Award, Certificate of Recognition from the State of California, and a $500 scholarship from K&N

K&N Air Filters honors the very best automotive students by sponsoring the Outstanding Student Award, which is the highest level of recognition within the Alhambra automotive program. The student recipients, one from each of Alhambra’s three high schools, are selected by their instructors based upon their technical expertise, passion for the automotive industry, and their desire to continue their automotive education. In addition to their name being added to a perpetual trophy, the student receives a Certificate of Recognition from the State of California, and a $500 scholarship from K&N filters.

Calvin Ha of Mark Keppel High School accepts the Alhambra Outstanding Student Award, California State Recognition, and a $500 scholarship from K&N

For 2015 the Alhambra Automotive Outstanding Student Award recipients are: Christopher Rodriguez for San Gabriel High School Calvin Ha for Mark Keppel High School Bruno Machado for Alhambra High School

K&N Air Filters is very proud of these students’ accomplishments and is excited to support their continuing education plans. Perhaps one day these students will become a future star of the Automotive Aftermarket. Wherever their goals take them, K&N knows these students will carry on the legacy of the Alhambra School District with pride and respect. If you or someone you know is interested in gaining support for an Automotive Technology education program, contact K&N and inquire with K&N’s Education Programs Coordinator.