Pure Hope Foundation establishes ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ scholarship

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The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation recently received a gift for $32,714 from Pure Hope Foundation (PHF) in Mount Vernon. Pictured at the check presentation (from left) is: Holly Morris, PHF Events Director, Ryan Morris, PHF COO/Executive Director, Dr. Kevin Rose, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Senior Vice President for Student Success, Dr.

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Carroll Shelby Foundation gives $25,000 to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ automotive program

The Carroll Shelby Foundation recently gave $25,000 to support scholarships for students enrolled in the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. Dr. Jonathan McCullough (left), ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Executive Vice President for Advancement, is pictured receiving the gift from Aaron Shelby, grandson of Carroll Shelby and Co-President of The Carroll Shelby Foundation. Carroll Shelby began supporting the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ automotive program in 2007. Since his death, the Carroll Shelby Foundation has carried on his legacy through annual contributions.

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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ receives $60,000 grant from Pioneer Foundation

Fred Markham, Executive Director of the Texas Pioneer Foundation, recently presented the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation with $60,000 to support the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program. The gift came in two separate checks, one for $50,000 to be used as a matching gift for scholarships, and the other for $10,000 to be used as program support. Markham (left) is pictured with Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Executive Vice President for Advancement.†This summer marked the fifth year of the program, which allowed†63 students to work on campus to†earn their education.
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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ receives $53,000 in matching funds for Work Scholarship Program

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ recently received a check for $53,000 in scholarships from the U.S. Department of Education. Nita May (left), ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Director of Development, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Executive Vice President for Advancement are pictured receiving the gift. This grant was awarded as matching funds for gifts received for the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program. Around 100 donors have given more than $85,000 this year to support the innovative program that allows students to work in the summer to prepay for their college education.
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Rosalie Chambers gives $500 to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program

Rosalie Chambers recently gave $500 to the Work Scholarship Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. The gift was made in honor of Dr. William and Kathy Chambers. Chambers (center) is pictured presenting the check to Nita May (left) ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Director of Development and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Executive Vice President for Advancement. To learn more about the†Work†Scholarship†Program, contact McCullough at 903-434-8115 or give online today at†.
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SWEPCO gives $1,000 for ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program

Jennifer Harland,†Manager of External Affairs for AEP SWEPCO†(center), recently made a $1,000 contribution to The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program. Dr. Kevin Rose (left), ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Vice President for Instruction and Dr. Ron Clinton (right), ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ President, accepted the gift on behalf of the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation. The funds will be used to sponsor a student enrolled in the program this summer.
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Dr. Jerry Wesson Honors Scholarship established at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ

Scott Wesson recently gave $10,000 to create the Jerry Wesson Honors Scholarship at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. †The scholarship is in the honor of Scott?s father, Dr. Jerry Wesson, for his legacy in higher education. When the college opened, he was an original member of the college?s administrative staff as the first Dean of Student Services. † Later, he served as Vice President of Student Services for many years. The perpetual scholarship will benefit students participating in the Honor's Northeast program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. †Dr. Wesson (right) is pictured above with Dr.
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Thomas and April Bliss give $2,000 for ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ scholarships

Thomas and April Bliss recently presented the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation with $2,000 for scholarships. The Sharon Bliss Memorial scholarship is in memory of Thomas? mother,†who had a long career as a respiratory therapist.†This scholarship†benefits a student studying health sciences at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. The Bradyn Dawn Loy Memorial Scholarship†is†in memory of the Mount Vernon High School student and friend of the Bliss family.
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Bradley Syd Norwood automotive scholarship established at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation recently received a $10,000 donation from the Gloria Norwood estate. The funds established the Bradley Syd Norwood Memorial Scholarship, which will provide scholarships to students in the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program. Gloria, who was a resident of Naples, planned the gift in her will. Her late son, Bradley, attended the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Automotive Program in the early 1990s. Bobby Stewart (left), family member and executor of the estate, is pictured presenting the gift to Ron Luellen, Director of the Shelby Automotive Technology Program.
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Mount Pleasant Fine Arts Club gives to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program

The Mount Pleasant Fine Arts Club recently gave $500 to support the Work Scholarship Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. The gift, which is in addition to their annual scholarship, will be matched by two grants for a total impact of $1,500. Dr. Jon McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Executive Vice President for Advancement (center) and Nita May, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Director of Development (right) accepted the gift on behalf of the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation. Members of the Fine Arts Club presenting the gift were Melba Spann (left), Rosalie Chambers and Martha Parr (presenting check).
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