Laura De La Cruz, a medical assistant student at Everest College – Melrose Park, received the Melrose Park Chamber of Commerce scholarship this spring. The monetary award will help De La Cruz complete her career training program. When that ends in September, she aims to begin her career as a ultrasound technician. Pictured left to right are Marilynn Singleton, director of finance, Everest College – Melrose Park; Melrose Park Mayor Ronald Serpico, Sr. ; Laura De La Cruz, medical assistant student and scholarship winner; Frank C. Cerrone, president of Pan American Bank; and Richard A. Battagila, director of the Melrose Park Chamber of Commerce.