Fred Zulfa Memorial Scholarship

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Honoring the memory of a son, brother, friend & classmate by supporting the college dreams of West High School graduates. Thank you!

Fred Zulfa graduated from WHS in 1982, where he was a key member of the state championship speech and debate team. He was awarded a debate team scholarship at USC, where he graduated in 1986. Fred was funny and brilliant and compassionate, and although we lost him in 1992, he is still thought of every single day. In honor of Fred's love of movies and music, scholarship applicants are asked to write about favorite song lyrics and a movie character that inspires them. We have given out a scholarship to a WHS senior in 2013 and 2014, and are hopeful that we can increase both the amount of the scholarship and/or the number of recipients in years to come. Making a donation is a great way to both remember our classmate, Fred, and support our alma mater. If you would like to make a donation to the scholarship fund, you can either write a check or pay via PayPal. If you would like to write a check, please send an email to Andrea Zander Norman at [email protected], and she will provide you with all the necessary information. If you would like to pay via PayPal, please designate [email protected] as the recipient of your funds.

10/01/2026

The Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation team is offering free workshops to help students and families complete their FAFSA and California Dream Act applications. See below to find one near you and scan the QR code for details. This is a wonderful resource for all WHS Seniors!

09/10/2026

CATCHING UP WITH ANNELISE RIOS, CLASS OF 2025! 💛💚��

Annelise is in her second year at Bakersfield College, where she is majoring in biology, and working toward transferring to a four-year university. Her long term goal is to become a veterinarian—and her passion for animals grows everyday as she gets closer to this goal. One of her favorite things about college is meeting new people and gaining experiences that allow her to see the world through different lenses. She is deeply grateful for the support provided by the Fred Zulfa Memorial Scholarship, which reminds her that anything is possible!

09/02/2026

CATCHING UP WITH JAYDEN BAILEY, CLASS OF 2025! 💛💚

Jayden is majoring in Biological Sciences at UC Davis, where she's had the opportunity to study a multitude of subjects, spanning from nutrition to chemistry. She loves the freedom to explore that college has offered her, and the ability to discover who she is and what she wants to become. Jayden has discovered that she truly enjoys helping people and wants to make a difference, leading her to the career choice of becoming a physician’s assistant working in underserved communities. To further her goal, she has become active in several clubs on campus, including Women in Medicine, the Pediatrics Club, and the Pre-PA Club. Jayden is hopeful for her future and grateful for the support of the Fred Zulfa Memorial Scholarship!

08/26/2026

CATCHING UP WITH SCARLETT ALTAMIRANO, CLASS OF 2025! 💚💛

Scarlett described her first year at CSU Northridge as “nothing short of perfect.” She reports meeting amazing people, having many new experiences, and the opportunity to go to classes led by great, knowledgeable professors. A bonus was getting closer to her family in L.A. Scarlett is so thankful for the opportunity to chase her dreams of becoming a nurse and excited for her second year of college!

08/19/2026

CATCHING UP WITH ANDRES ACEVEDO RAMIREZ, CLASS OF 2025! 💚💛

Andres is currently enrolled at CSUB as a Pre-Nursing major, and in the process of applying to the CSUB Nursing Program for the 2027-28 academic year. During his first year of college, Andres took Chemistry, Human Anatomy, and Human Physiology, all of which he found both challenging and incredibly interesting. His favorite part of college so far has been his Human Anatomy Lab, where he was able to participate in the dissection of hearts and a brain. This experience was a fascinating, hands-on way to learn and confirmed that nursing was the right path for him!

08/12/2026

CATCHING UP WITH PRECIOSA RAMOS, Class of 2024! 💛💚

Preciosa’s last year at UC Davis has been full of growth, curiosity, and new experiences. She finished an exciting chemistry course, exploring kinetics, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and transition with metal compounds, along with hands-on lab work in analytical methods and synthesis. Preciosa also decided to pursue a minor, which led her to Chicana Studies courses that have expanded her perspective through a Chicana feminist lens, especially on marginalization and US foreign policy. These classes have been deeply meaningful to her. Outside of academics, Preciosa has been building community through a women’s fellowship group, and spending free time writing poetry and exploring downtown Davis with friends.

08/05/2026

CATCHING UP WITH PARIS RIOS, Class of 2023! 💛💚

Paris is entering her senior year at UC Berkeley, where she has been busy with student organizations, internships, and a work study job. Last year, she had the honor of being a Social Sciences Research Pathways mentee, working with a graduate student mentor in the Political Science department on their research into how NGO restrictions are reshaping human rights norms. During her last semester, she also took on a new role as a financial aid caseworker in the ASUC Student Advocate’s office. She loved being able to help students in a hands-on way, getting them the resources they need.

07/31/2026

CATCHING UP WITH MIRANDA APARICIO RIOS - Class of 2021! 💚💛

Miranda graduated from UCLA in June 2025 with a degree in Political Science. Since graduating, she has been working in finance at JP Morgan in Los Angeles, focusing on investment management and supporting portfolios for nonprofit organizations across the West Coast. Miranda hopes to attend law school in the future. We were so fortunate to have Miranda as our special guest speaker this year at the Fred Zulfa Memorial Scholarship dinner, sharing her experiences as a recent college graduate and a Zulfa Scholar.

07/24/2026

CATCHING UP WITH ERIKA DE LA CRUZ - Class of 2020! 💛💚

Erika is currently the City Clerk for the City of McFarland, a role in which she is committed to excellence, transparency, and effective public service. 2026 has been a year defined by both significant professional growth and meaningful contributions to the organization. She has expanded her skill set by earning her fingerprint and bilingual certifications, as well as her Notary Public commission. Erika was also honored as Employee of the Year, which acknowledged her strong work ethic and consistent delivery of high quality service. As a 2020 recipient of the Fred Zulfa Memorial Scholarship, Erika remains committed to giving back to her community and aspires to support others in the same way that she was supported.

07/15/2026

CATCHING UP WITH BIANCA VILLALOBOS – Class of 2018! 💛💚

Bianca recently graduated from CSUB with a BA in Political Science, and minors in both Anthropology and Spanish. Bianca plans to continue her academic journey by enrolling in a Masters program in Public Policy!

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