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(Burbank, CA), November 30, 2005 — Lockheed Federal Credit Union (LFCU) announced Valencia High School senior Amanda Whitaker as the November winner of its "Student of the Month" program today. Principal Paul Priesz, Ed.D, selected Whitaker for her outstanding academic and leadership achievements.
"Amanda exemplifies the very best of Valencia High School," said Dr. Priesz. " She is a gifted and dedicated student who carries herself with a certain pride and professionalism that greatly models what we as educators strive to instill in our students."
Whitaker academic performance is superior with a 4.04 GPA. Whitaker has applied for admission to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where she plans to study Kinesiology in hopes of becoming a physician with a specialty in physical therapy. She currently is the Associated Student Body President and an active member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Key Club and school's cheer squad. She has also been a constant on the Homecoming Court since her tenth grade year. Whitaker is characterized by her peers as having a positive attitude and a tireless work ethic that ensures success.
LFCU partnered with the William S. Hart School District earlier this year to launch the "Student of the Month" program. LFCU recognizes one high school student each month throughout the academic year. The winning high school student and school receive a cash award of $250 each. LFCU also launched a "Player of the Week" program within the district, which recognizes outstanding athletes during the football, basketball and baseball seasons.
About Lockheed Federal Credit Union
Lockheed Federal Credit Union (LFCU) is a member-owned cooperative established in 1937. Headquartered in Burbank, Calif., LFCU currently operates eight branches in Southern California serving residents of the San Fernando, San Gabriel, Santa Clarita, Conejo and Antelope Valleys. As one of the strongest credit unions in the nation, and currently with $2 billion in assets, LFCU leads the industry in financial performance. Recently, IDC Financial Publishing rated LFCU one of only two credit unions in the country with a perfect score of 300, based on criteria including capital adequacy, asset quality, margins, earning returns and leverage/liquidity. Membership in LFCU is free and open to anyone living or working within the Conejo, San Gabriel, San Fernando, Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys through membership in the non-profit Achiever's Club.
