![Charles Viajar at the Foothill College Veterans Resource Center](https://foundation.fhda.edu/stories/Charles-story.jpg)
Foothill Veteran continues to serve
Charles Viajar’s eyes light up when he talks about the Veterans Resource Center at Foothill College. “It’s just such a welcoming place,” he said. “I looked at a bunch of different community colleges before deciding to attend Foothill, and one of the main motivators behind that decision was the experience I had with the Veterans Resource Center.”
![Sandy Wihtol](https://foundation.fhda.edu/stories/sandy-listing.jpg)
Former MLB player steps up to the plate
Former Major League baseball player Sandy Wihtol grew up in Cupertino and works as a real estate agent in Los Altos. He’s always been active in the community, most notably spending 16 seasons coaching the Los Altos High School baseball team.
![Emily](https://foundation.fhda.edu/stories/emily-listing.jpg)
Building her Future, One Car at a Time
You might be surprised when Emily Lowdermilk looks up from underneath the hood of your car. In this male-dominated industry, Emily is not your stereotypical auto technician. However, she is enrolled in De Anza’s highly successful Automotive Technology program and wouldn’t dream of being anywhere else.