Oceanside Rising Star Students To Be Recognized March 15

OCEANSIDE, CA — The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will host the next Rising Star student recognition program for the 2021/2022 school year at the William A. Wagner Aquatic Center on Tuesday, March 15 from 7:45-9 a.m.

The Oceanside Chamber's Rising Star Program aims to champion students that have overcome significant challenges in their life but have managed to keep or get back on track, with their education. The Chamber will honor one high school senior each month from each of our area high schools at a breakfast event.

Each school principal collaborates with his or her staff to nominate one high school senior per month. The students must be college or vocational school-bound and they should emulate the program's mission statement: "Convening the business and education community to honor Oceanside seniors for rising above adversity by demonstrating character, integrity, school and community engagement that make our city shine like a star."

Scott Ashton, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce's CEO, said they are hosting the Rising Star program as part of its larger workforce development initiative. "The primary objectives are student recognition, scholarships for higher education and building of relationships between the business community and K-12 Educational system. We are focused on engaging with our educational partners to ensure a strong workforce pipeline for Oceanside businesses," Ashton said. "In addition, we would like to thank Genentech for their generous $20,000 scholarship sponsorship which will help more of our Rising Stars to reach the stars!"

Rising Star Breakfasts are open to all educators, family members of students being honored, Chamber Board Members, business leaders, community members and event sponsors. All donations to the Rising Star program are tax deductible through the Oceanside Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3). Tickets are $25 for Chamber members and $40 for prospective members. Purchase your tickets here!

Event details:
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM PST
William A. Wagner Aquatic Center
3306 Senior Center Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056

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View photos from the inaugural Rising Star event on November 2, 2021.