Cypress College will honor former Dodger Manager Tommy Lasorda as its 2010 Americana Man of Year. Lasorda will be recognized by the College on Saturday, February 20, 2010, in the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel. The Disneyland Resort has already committed $25,000 to the event as Title Sponsor.

The Americana Awards—Cypress College’s signature event and one of Orange County’s premier evenings—recognizes extraordinary individuals whose lives reflect a passionate dedication to helping others. As Americana Man of the Year, Lasorda joins the likes of Gene Autry, Carl Karcher, Marion Knott, J.D. Morgan, Mark Chapin Johnson, and Bishop Jaime Soto—just a few of those previously honored by Cypress College.

Last year the College honored Jack Scott, Chancellor of the California Community College system and former Cypress College President, along with Jan Domene, National President of the PTA.

Also honored at Americana are Citizens of the Year from the cities of Seal Beach, Stanton, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Garden Grove, Cypress, Buena Park, and Anaheim.

For information about the event, contact the Cypress College Foundation at 714.484.7126.

Donna Friess
Faculty Member
Donna Friess has taught speech at Cypress College for over 40 years. Preeminent in the field of child abuse prevention, Friess is passionate about teaching, loves working with college students, and was Cypress College Teacher of
the Year in 2008.


Don Bedard
Retired Administrator
Even though he’s retired, Don Bedard remains active at Cypress College. He was one of the founders of the Cypress College Foundation and continues to serve on its Board of Directors. Bedard, “Mr. Cypress College,” served as interim president on two different occasions.

Mark Feltelson
Alumnus
Dr. Mark Alan Feiltelson (Class of ’72) is considered one of the world’s leading authorities on hepatitis B and C viruses. Feitelson is a professor at Temple University and co-director of the Biotechnology Center. He attributes much of his success to the education he received
at Cypress College.

 
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2009 Americana Awards Citizens of the Year and Man/Woman of the Year

The Americana Awards salute citizens of the year from the eight cities that form Cypress College's primary service area. In addition, Americana honors a man and woman of the year.

Seated From Left to Right: Stan Ault, Louie Giampapa, Jay and Eleanor Mastroianni, Kitty Mallett and Rosemary Scichilone, Luciann Maulhardt, Scott Newton, Pam Schoonover, Angeline Bevins and Katheleen Florence. Standing: Jack Scott and Jan Domene.

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