The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented two scholarships at a tea held on June 22 at the hospital.

The scholarship recipients are volunteers Christy Cline and Simren Lakhotia. Each will receive $1,500 toward their college expenses.

Lakhotia is a Valencia High School graduate this year and realized her desire to work in radiology following her work at Henry Mayo. She will be attending the University of Texas in Austin in the fall.

Cline graduated from high school in 2012 and attended College of the Canyons. She would like to pursue a career in research and dermatology and will attend the University of Southern California in the fall.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary members are volunteers, retired volunteers and other supporters of the hospital.

Last year, the Auxiliary made a $250,000 pledge toward the new patient tower and so far it has earned and donated $175,000 toward that pledge.

The proceeds have been earned from various fundraisers and the hospital’s gift shop. For more information, please call Auxiliary President Linda Palacios at 661.297.3622