Torch of Excellence

Thanks to the Torch of Excellence
Major Sponsor EECU for their continuous support!

History of the Torch of Excellence

The Kiwanis Torch of Excellence Dinner has been an annual community event since 1997. This event is now a partnership between the Athletic Departments of Clovis Community College, Fresno City College, Madera Community College, Reedley College, State Center Community College District and the Kiwanis Clubs of Fresno – Madera counties.

We extend our thanks to the colleges and administrative units of the State Center Community College District, local businesses, individuals and Kiwanis clubs who have joined us for this evening’s celebration of the academic achievement of our scholar-athletes.

As a community, we are proud to recognize these young women and men who have achieved honors both academically in their educational pursuits and athletically in their individual sports. As they prepare themselves for leadership roles in their communities we hope that they will pursue those roles in partnership with their local Kiwanis organization.

Kiwanis Torch of Excellence Scholar-Athletes of the Year

2017 - Megan Smith, Women’s Swim & Dive
2017 - Luke Pfaunmiller, Men’s Swim & Dive
2018 - Elisa Soderholm, Women’s Soccer
2018 - Logan Loll, Men’s Swim & Dive
2019 - Ariana Quintero, Women’s Soccer
2019 - Stuart Mallam, Men’s Swim & Dive
2020 - Karlee Hodges, Women’s Soccer
2020 - Seth Frazier, Men’s Cross Country
2022 - Angelina Petrakis, Women’s Soccer
2022 - Julio Moran, Men’s Soccer
2023 - Megan Duran, Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field
2023 - Marcus Jauregui, Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field
2024 - Kaya Jensen, Women’s Soccer
2024 - Salvador Renteria, Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field
2025 - Genevieve Tamondong, Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field
2025 - Sebastian Aguilar, Men’s Soccer