Back row, from left: Gail Sueki (chapter president), Nancy Yokoyama, Andrea Hyde, Nicole Yamamoto, Erica Baba, Alexa Chavez; front row, from left: Brad Matsushita, Michael Nakamura, Sharon Uyeda , Jeffrey Morimune, Bryan Finney. Photo by Tom Nishikawa

SAN JOSE — The San Jose JACL has announced the recipients of its annual scholarship program.

The scholarships totaled $17,250 this year. Some come from the chapter’s funds while others are administered by the chapter.

The recipients, all high school seniors, are as follows:

Jeffrey Morimune of American H.S., son of Mark and Diane Morimune — Kenji and Shizu Sakauye Scholarship ($2,500), renewable for three additional years for $2,500 each year.

Andrea Hyde, of Leigh H.S., daughter of Cathryn Hyde — Kenji Sakauye Memorial Scholarship ($3,000).

Erica Baba of Saratoga H.S., daughter of Kenji and Maya Baba — George Masunaga Endowment Scholarship ($2,500).

Conor McClure of Lincoln H.S. son of Sue Sakai and Jim McClure — San Jose JACL Chapter Award ($2,000).

Alexa Chavez of Los Gatos H.S., daughter of Tina Shinmori — Phil Matsumura Community Scholarship ($2,000).

Brad Matsushita of Cupertino H.S., son of Laurie and Osamu Matsushita — Masuo B. Nakamura Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) and Karl Kinaga Memorial Scholarship ($500).

Nicole Yamamoto of Mt. Eden H.S., daughter of Bill and Reiko Yamamoto — William K. Yamamoto Memorial Award ($500) and CYS Scholarship ($500).

Bryan Finney of Bellermine College Preparatory, son of Anne and Damon Finney — Ada Y. Uyeda Memorial Scholarship ($500) and CYS Scholarship ($500).

Michael Nakamura of Sacred Heart Preparatory, son of Scott and Sandra Nakamura — Ray and Lucy Matsumoto Business Scholarship ($750).

Nancy Yokoyama of Silver Creek H.S., daughter of Kirk and Pauline Yokoyama — Lanette Yoneko Hayakawa Memorial Scholarship ($500).

Erwina Kwan of Presentation H.S., daughter of Bud Kwan and Fanny Liao — Ninja Youth Foundation Scholarship ($500).

Michael Miyakusu of James Lick H.S., son of Tim and Patricia Miyakusu — Ninja Youth Foundation Scholarship ($500).

The scholarship luncheon was held on April 26 at the Issei Memorial Building. The recipients and parents enjoyed a delicious lunch and heard a presentation from Kenzo Kimura and Gary Jio about this year being the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which provided redress and an apology to Japanese Americans who were interned during World War II.

The students were encouraged to attend a forum on the anniversary that the chapter will be presenting on Aug. 9 at San Jose City College.

The scholarships were made possible by the generosity of Community Youth Services, John and Alice Hayakawa, Rose Kinaga, Michi Masunaga, Ray and Lucy Matsumoto, the Matsumura and Ota families, Jackie Nakamura, San Jose JACL, San Jose Ninja Youth Foundation, Shizu Sakauye and family, Henry and Sharon Uyeda, and the William K. Yamamoto Fund.

Members of the selection committee were Gary Jio, Mitsu Kumagai, Pat Nakashima and Joyce Oyama, with Sharon Uyeda serving as chair.