The scholarship donor transferred to LACC from out of state in the fall of 1978. She found that the life sciences teachers were instrumental in helping her with her career. She credits Lester Schneider, in particular, in encouraging her to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. The scholarship donor found assistance at LACC in helping her prepare her application to U.C. San Diego where she transferred and received her four-year degree.
This scholarship was created to represent her gratitude to LACC and the faculty members who helped and encouraged her. The scholarship donor said, "I want to acknowledge that I may not have become a dentist without Professor Schneider's support".