The Catto Family Reunion was held in Spring Garden for incoming and returning Octavius Catto scholars.
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The event allowed students to connect and learn about available resources on campus.
One scholarship winner has decided to major in film.
"I mean, this now can open a lot of doors in the future, especially with school and my major," said recipient Iraida Sanchez . "My goal is to work for a big company like Netflix or the news, or any of that."
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The Octavius Catto Scholarship is an anti-poverty initiative designed to put more Philadelphians on the path to success.
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