The annual MAEGA Don Lapham Dinners will be held at Tony's Jacal, Solana Beach on August 22 and 29
Youth Services Committee Chairman Larry Cook has tickets available for the upcoming Mexican American Educational Guidance Association (MAEGA) Don Lapham Dinners to be held August 22 and August 29 (both Tuesdays) at Tony’s Jacal restaurant in Solana Beach.
Don Lapham, publisher of the San Dieguito Citizen (also a Rotary Club of Del Mar charter member), along with Catalina Gonzales (Tony’s Jacal owner), Michael Breen and Dr. George Kirby (former superintendents of Solana Beach Elementary School District and San Dieguito Union High School district, respectively) founded MAEGA in 1970 in response to concerns that academically talented high school students of Mexican descent were not attending college due to financial challenges. In the nearly 50 years since its founding, MAEGA has provided scholarships totaling more than $750,000 to local students. Any senior of Latino descent attending San Dieguito Union district high schools (Canyon Crest Academy, La Costa Canyon High School, San Dieguito Academy, Sunset High School, and Torrey Pines High School) is encouraged to apply.
The Don Lapham Memorial fundraising dinner honors MAEGA’s founding member and raises funds for MAEGA scholarships. Email Larry to buy tickets (they can also be purchased at the event) and enjoy wonderful Mexican food while supporting the academic aspirations of local Latino students.