Each year, JEC is honored to award scholarships to deserving high school and college students who are the children of our members. The money for the scholarships does not come from the Cooperative’s funds, but is derived from a fund prescribed by the State of Texas. A portion of money which normally would have been escheated to the State is returned to JEC for this purpose.
The amount available to JEC for this use varies each year. JEC’s Board of Directors, acting on the availability of funds, voted to give 11 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to deserving students in 2011.
These scholarship recipients were selected by a panel of impartial judges who represent our service area, through a process of scoring the applicants on content of the essay which they were required to submit, the perceived likeliness of success in college and the perceived financial need.
Recipients of JEC’s 2011 Scholarships are as follows:
Rachel Willaver, daughter of Troy Willaver of Bay City and Donna Pruitt of Van Vleck, is a graduate of Bay City High School. Rachel will attend the University of Texas at Dallas and major in biochemistry, then move on to fulfill the prerequisites for medical school to become a Primary Care Physician.
Rebecca Crain, daughter of Michael and Roxana Crain, who live near Port Lavaca, is a graduate of Calhoun High School in Port Lavaca. Rebecca will attend the University of Texas at San Antonio, majoring in biology and working to become a Registered Nurse, and hopefully, a Nurse Anesthetist.
William Andrew “Andy” Bell, son of Sandy Bell of Edna and the late David Bell, is a graduate of Edna High School. Andy will attend Texas State Technical College in Waco to major in Instrumentation and minor in Electronic Systems.
Deanna Wallace, daughter of Tim and Tina Shelton of Van Vleck, is a graduate of Van Vleck High School. She will attend Stephen F. Austin University, pursuing a degree in Elementary Education to fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher.
Chade Joines, son of Gary and Pamela Joines of Blessing, is a student at Victoria College, pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation and Control with an emphasis on Nuclear Power Technology. He hopes to transfer to Texas A&M - College Station to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Safety. He is an alumnus of Tidehaven High School.
Nicole Johnson, daughter of David and Anna Johnson of Sugar Land, will complete her degree in Film, Television and Digital Media this year at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. She hopes to write for television shows and to be a published novelist.
Katherine Kemp, daughter of William and Denise Kemp of Brazoria, is a graduate of Sweeny High School. Katherine will attend Texas State University in the fall to major in Communication Disorders.
Megan Huerta, daughter of Joseph and Christy Huerta of Van Vleck, is a graduate of Van Vleck High School. She plans to major in Pre-Med at Baylor University in Waco. She hopes to get her degree in Pediatric Oncology.
Chet Champion, son of Shannon and Kristi Champion of Van Vleck, is also a graduate senior of Van Vleck High School. Chet will attend Texas A&M University, where he plans to study biology and work toward becoming a doctor.
Keith Jahn, son of Robert and Anne Farris of Edna, is a graduate of Edna High School. Keith will attend Sam Houston State University to begin his Pre-Med studies. His plan is to become a physician.
William H. McGonagle, III, son of Bill and Lee Ann McGonagle of Van Vleck, is a graduate of Van Vleck High School. His dream is to become a teacher and coach and he will work toward that goal at Texas A&M University.
Information on JEC’s 2012 Scholarship Program is available below:
JEC 2012 Scholarship Program Part 1
JEC 2012 Scholarship Program Part 2
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