American Association of University Women

Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarship recipients, from left, are Ainsley Boff, Melia Flowers, Mikenna Geiger, Liya Antench, Sara Dott and Dayanna Tapia Matta. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarship recipients, from left, are Ainsley Boff, Melia Flowers, Mikenna Geiger, Liya Antench, Sara Dott and Dayanna Tapia Matta. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown nonprofit awards high school seniors scholarships

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Six seniors from East View and Georgetown High Schools received scholarships ranging from $3,000- $5,000 from Georgetown’s branch of the American Association of University Women to continue their education. AAUW’s four Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarships — as well as two $5,000 W.D.
Pablo Felix, left, and Jonathan Marquez, right, members of the Georgetown Police Department Dive Team, prepare to gather rubber ducks nearing the finish line during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Pablo Felix, left, and Jonathan Marquez, right, members of the Georgetown Police Department Dive Team, prepare to gather rubber ducks nearing the finish line during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ducks race for a good cause

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The 10th annual AAUW Duck Race was held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025.  Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats.  Winners of winning ducks win prizes.   The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships.

Rubber duck race raises money for GISD seniors

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Georgetown’s branch of the American Association of University Women will host their ninth annual duck race on October 19. Participants can win up to $500. The race will begin at 11 a.m. at the San Gabriel River in San Gabriel Park.

AAUW raises $2,100 from Style Show

Kate St. Clair
Monday, April 10, 2023
The Georgetown Branch of American Association of University Women returned with their annual Style Show and Silent Auction March 25. The event featured lunch and a silent auction of gently used purses filled with mystery items like jewelry and wine, all donated from local businesses.
Subscribe to