Yani Trevino was selected to receive the 2022 California Community College Association of Athletic Advisors/Counselors (3C4A) Female Student-Athlete Achievement Award. The 3C4A is a statewide affiliate organization of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). This award intends to recognize a community college male and female student-athlete each year who has succeeded despite experiencing challenging circumstances
Yani is a first-generation college student who, as an individual and together as a family, has encountered many challenges while growing up. She has also endured surgeries and difficult physical recovery each time related to a maxillofacial condition she was diagnosed with. Yani was a team leader on the women's soccer team, is the President of our Crush Student Athlete Council, and also helps support student success through CCC's Title V PODER Grant initiatives as a STEM Peer Mentor.
Yani will be transferring to a UC in Fall 2023 to finish a bachelor's degree in biology. She then plans to complete medical school and become a medical doctor in the Central Valley. Yani will receive a $500 scholarship award and will be recognized at the CCCAA Annual Convention on April 6 in Ontario, California.
Luke Torossian, CCC Men's Soccer student-athlete, was also nominated for the award and has received Honor Roll recognition. Luke initially struggled with motivation during his first semester at Clovis Community College while instruction was fully online and athletic competition was put on hold due to COVID. He has challenged himself to stay focused, established an academic goal and Student Education Plan, and has worked diligently to prepare himself to transfer to a four-year university in Fall 2022 and pursue a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Luke also works hard to contribute to the men's soccer team. He always has a positive attitude and is ready to jump in during games and give his best effort. Luke is also a member of our Crush Student Athlete Council and the honest perspective he shares during our meetings has been valuable to steer our efforts to support student-athlete success.
