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Fiesta del Pueblo awarded 2025 Maria Guadalupe Cervantes Memorial Scholarship

TIFTON – The Fiesta del Pueblo committee recently awarded its 2025 Maria Guadalupe Cervantes Memorial scholarship to two distinguished students: OSCAR MARTINEZ HERNANDEZ & WENDY GONZALEZ HUERTA.

As part of the Festival and to help the Latino Community, this scholarship was established in 2004 and commemorates Cervantes a former educator from Mexico who tragically lost her life in the Omega tornado of 2000. La Fiesta del Pueblo strengthens this endowment annually raising funds through vendor fees, donations and festival proceeds.

WENDY GONZALEZ HUERTA

Wendy is the daughter of Vicente Gonzalez Cortez and Ivonne Huerta Contreras, she has a younger brother Emmanuel. Wendy graduated from Colquitt County high School class of 2023. She is enroll as a full-time student in ABAC with a Bachelors, followed by a masters in Writing & Communication. Dean's List recipient in spring and fall 2024, ABAC embassador, Student Government Association senator for the school of Arts and Sciences, college Housing residents assistant, Stallion Society Orientation leader.

She have dedicated time in the community helping others with more than seventy seven hours of engagement plus as a CAMP mentor.

Her goal is to work in marketing and public relations to help organizations build strong, meaningful connections and create real change. Her passion is encouraging students to pursue higher education and advocating for educational equity. Her interest in marketing, public relations, branding, and strategic communications makes her a team leader.

Wendy Gonzalez Huerta with family

From left Ivonne Huerta Contreras , Dina Willis, Wendy Gonzalez Huerta and Emmanuel Gonzalez Huerta

OSCAR MARTINEZ:

Oscar is the son of the late Roberto Martinez Leal and Lucila Hernandez Trejo, he has an older brother Lucio Martinez. He graduated from Atkinson County High School in May 2022. As the first in his family to attend college and he will graduated with a four-year degree, he credits the support of his family and the guidance of his high school teachers for making his dream a reality.

Currently Oscar is attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education. He plans to open his own agricultural business after graduation.

Last year he completed an internship at Congressman Austin Scott's office in Washington D.C., an experience he found profoundly memorable.

Throughout his time at ABAC, Oscar has demonstrated leadership and community involvement. He has served as an Ambassador, Senator for the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and an Orientation Leader during the summer of 2023. He is an active member of several clubs, including MANRRS, Collegiate FFA (CFFA), and the Education Club.

Oscar's commitment to community service is evident through his work with the ABAC Upward Bound program, where he assisted with the Emory Farmworker Project in the Bainbridge area. Additionally, he serves as a volunteer firefighter for his county and is a Board member for La Fiesta del Pueblo committee.

Oscar Martinez Hernandez with family

From left Lucila Hernandez, Dina Willis, Oscar Martinez Hernandez and Lucio Martinez Hernandez