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Senator Hatch Addresses Students

Utah Senator Orrin Hatch was the keynote speaker at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) commencement ceremonies on April 17. Senator Hatch, in his fourth term, is the chairman of the Judiciary Committee and also serves on the Finance, Intelligence and Indian Affairs committees.

Senator Hatch is a chiropractic patient and has been a strong supporter of chiropractic legislation and health care issues in general. He is not a stranger to the college, having previously appeared on campus in 1997 for Legislative Day. He has two sons-in-law who are LACC graduates, and witnessed the graduation of one of them at this commencement ceremony.

 

Scholarships Presentations

LACC Awards First Cooke Scholarship

Latisha Amos, a fifth-term student at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, is the first student to be earn the Charles Lee Cooke scholarship. Dr. Cooke, a 1956 graduate of LACC, was on hand to present the scholarship. Dr. Cooke's wife, Ora Lee, was also in attendance.

"With the help of Dr. and Mrs. Cooke and other alumni, we come closer to realizing the dream of truly making a difference for everyone who turns to chiropractic for their health and wellness," said Latisha.

LACC offers 43 scholarships to its students. The Cooke scholarship will be awarded three times a year and is one of several established for African-American students.

"There has been a definite need on campus for additional scholarships directed specifically for this group of students," observed LACC President Dr. Reed Phillips. "Dr. Cooke realized this need."

Scholarships Awarded at Cleveland Chiropractic College, L.A.

Academic Scholarship -- Marla Scripter; Dana Clark Fall 1998 NCMIC Scholarship -- Tamara Forsythe International Scholarship -- Yonhyeon Kim Minority Scholarship -- HyoJin Im

May 1999
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