Three Escondido Union High School District Seniors Awarded Prestigious Gates Scholarship
Three Escondido Union High School District Seniors Awarded Prestigious Gates Scholarship
From left, Daniel Laguna, Pamela Arroyo Munoz, and Ricardo Gonzalez
Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) is proud to announce and celebrate a historic achievement: three outstanding seniors from Del Lago Academy (DLA), Orange Glen High School (OGHS), and Escondido High School (EHS) who have been selected as 2025 recipients of The Gates Scholarship, a highly selective, full-ride scholarship that is granted exceptional high school seniors nationwide each year.
Ricardo Gonzalez from EHS and Pamela Arroyo Munoz from OGHS are the second and third to receive this honor in 2025, joining Daniel Laguna from DLA who was announced earlier. With only 300 Gates Scholarship awarded nationwide each year, having three recipients in EUHSD is a remarkable achievement and a first in the district’s history.
EUHSD proudly celebrates:
- Daniel Laguna, Del Lago Academy, who will be attending Northwestern University in Evanston, IL
- Ricardo Gonzalez, Escondido High School, who will be attending University of California, San Diego
- Pamela Arroyo Munoz, Orange Glen High School, who will be attending University of California, Berkley
All of their college expenses not already covered by financial aid will be fully funded. This includes tuition, room and board, travel, books, and personal items. Beyond financial support the program also offers invaluable mentorship, leadership training, and career development resources throughout her college journey.
“We are incredibly proud of Daniel, Ricardo, and Pamela’s accomplishments and the opportunities that lie ahead,” said Jon Petersen, Superintendent of EUHSD. “To have three Gates Scholarship recipients in one graduating class reflects the incredible potential of our students and the commitment of our educators to help students graduate ready for college, career, and life.”
Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Gates Scholarship aims to empower outstanding minority students from low-income households by removing financial barriers and supporting their academic and professional success.
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