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Photo Gallery: 2019 AWC Chili Cook-Off and First Generation Celebration

KAWC | By Victor Calderón
Published November 6, 2019 at 5:10 PM MST
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The AWC Ambassadors team was declared the judges' winners in the 2019 AWC Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
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Chili is served at the 2019 AWC Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
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Chili is served at the 2019 AWC Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
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Yuma attorney Araceli Rodriguez speaks to students about her experiences as a first-generation college student on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
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A sign points to the 2019 AWC Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
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The AWC mascot welcomes folks to the 2019 AWC Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
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A Coco-themed golf cart on parade at AWC on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
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A sign points to the 2019 AWC Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
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Attendees were given a card at the 2019 AWC Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
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Arizona Western College hosted its annual Chili Cook-Off and First Generation college students celebration on Wednesday.

A golf cart parade had a Disney theme featuring films including Coco and Toy Story.

A resource fair was held for first generation students and speakers shared how they went from being first generation students to succssful careers in education and the legal field.
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Victor Calderón
Victor is originally from West Sacramento, California and has lived in Arizona for more than five years. He began his print journalism career in 2004 following his graduation from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Victor has been a reporter for the following daily newspapers: The Monterey County Herald, The Salinas Californian and the Reno Gazette-Journal, where he covered stories including agriculture, education and Latino community news. Victor has also served as a local editor for Patch, a national news organization with hyperlocal websites, in Carmichael, California in the Sacramento area. He also served as the editor for The New Vision, the newspaper for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Yuma and La Paz counties. Victor lives in Somerton. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and following most sports.
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