KOCT Bob Bowditch Memorial Scholarship Awarded To Student

Cemelli Espitia

OCEANSIDE–Cemelli Espitia, a graduate of El Camino High School, was awarded the $500 Bob Bowditch Scholarship.

Espitia plans to major in cinema at San Francisco State University in the fall.

As a young girl, Espitia loved to draw and became involved in art competitions at her church.

She joined Drama Club in her freshman year at El Camino High School, which later landed her in a video production class. There, she discovered her broadcasting voice. Working both in front and behind the camera, Espitia wants to use the power of the media to advocate for positive change.

The Bob Bowditch Scholarship was established by Ida Bowditch to honor the memory of her late husband, who was founder of the North County channel, KOCT. The scholarship is awarded to students seeking careers in telecommunications and media.