We are excited to start receiving applications from 2021 graduates along with those graduating in 2022 from Petaluma area high schools. Please see your counselors for application and details.
2019 Scholarship Recipients
Scholarships are awarded to Petaluma area high schools’ graduating seniors, as well as college students continuing in these studies who are pursuing a career in automotive technology/repair/mechanics/engineering, performing arts, videography, film and media industry, computer sciences, and health & safety. The maximum number a person can be awarded this scholarship is two (2) times.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FIELDS OF STUDY IS:
Automotive: Includes anything related to the automotive field, from auto magazine writing to actual automotive repair/mechanics/technology and automotive design and engineering.
Performing Arts, Movie, TV or Radio, Video Industries: This includes anything related to the movie industry, acting, producing, sound production, filming, radio, videography, etc.
Computer Sciences: Includes anything related to the computer science industry, computer support, network technician, web development, computer software engineer, graphic artist, information systems administrator, 3D animation, etc.
Health and Safety: We are proud to offer this scholarship to those who wish to pursue careers in Law Enforcement, Firefighting, First Aide, First Responders, and any medical-related field of study.
Automotive: Includes anything related to the automotive field, from auto magazine writing to actual automotive repair/mechanics/technology and automotive design and engineering.
Performing Arts, Movie, TV or Radio, Video Industries: This includes anything related to the movie industry, acting, producing, sound production, filming, radio, videography, etc.
Computer Sciences: Includes anything related to the computer science industry, computer support, network technician, web development, computer software engineer, graphic artist, information systems administrator, 3D animation, etc.
Health and Safety: We are proud to offer this scholarship to those who wish to pursue careers in Law Enforcement, Firefighting, First Aide, First Responders, and any medical-related field of study.
Memorial Scholarships
Dear
Applicant,
The
Board of Directors of Cruisin’ the Boulevard, Inc. (CTB), is proud to offer our
support in the pursuit of vocational education, as well a memorializing our founder
Rich Poremba and our friends Henry Travers, Susan Giammattei and Don Phelps.
Rich Poremba was one of the founding Directors of Cruisin’ the
Boulevard, Inc. He was well known in
Petaluma for his work with the Petaluma Boys & Girls Club for 14
years. Rich loved traveling, astronomy
and volunteering. He bought his first
classic car, a 1971 Chevrolet El Camino, in 2009, proudly proclaiming “Now I’m
a car guy!”
Henry Travers, transportation manager for George Lucas’ film American Graffiti, was greatly
respected in the motion picture industry. He managed the setup and drove cars
in hundreds of movies and television commercials for over 30 years. In 1972, at the time American Graffiti was
filmed Henry was responsible for the care and transportation of the key cars
used in the movie. Henry’s crowning achievement was setting up the police car
destruction in the film’s most hilarious scene.
Susan Giammattei a former board member served as Secretary of Cruisin’
the Boulevard, Inc. Professionally, Susan was the first woman hired by the San
Francisco Recreation and Parks Department as a Supervisor at the S.F. Botanical
Garden. An avid classic automobile
enthusiast, her first love was her 1960 Chevy Impala which she owned for over
30 years.
Don Phelps was one of the original Cruisin' the Boulevard, Inc board members. His self-proclaimed job as "entertainment director" helped bring acts to perform at our events. Although Don retired as a director he maintained input in our event, joining the parking crew while his health permitted. Don was also a Chrysler guru, specializing in Plymouths. His favorite was his 1951 Plymouth. Don also owned a 1950 and a hemi powered 1957 Plymouth.
Don Phelps was one of the original Cruisin' the Boulevard, Inc board members. His self-proclaimed job as "entertainment director" helped bring acts to perform at our events. Although Don retired as a director he maintained input in our event, joining the parking crew while his health permitted. Don was also a Chrysler guru, specializing in Plymouths. His favorite was his 1951 Plymouth. Don also owned a 1950 and a hemi powered 1957 Plymouth.
