AAUW celebrates its birthday

Tehachapi Mountain Branch of American Association of University Women celebrated its 33rd anniversary this year at the March AAUW meeting. The Branch was organized by Evelyn Seaman and Marti Sprinkle in 1980 as a satellite of Bakersfield Branch. After four years as part of Bakersfield, Tehachapi was large enough and strong enough to become a separate branch. There are now about 100 members who promote equity and education for women and girls.

The branch is especially proud of its role in providing scholarships for Tehachapi High School graduates and for re-entry women, those who return to college at a later time.

They also support Tech Trek which is a week-long math/science camp in the summer for 8th grade girls.

AAUW meets monthly in a general meeting, but there are also interest groups such as Book Group, Lunch Bunch, Great Decisions, Arts and Crafts, and Cemetery Group. Membership is open to both men and women. For information, call (571) 247-2143.