Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation awards scholarships
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Cardinal Foundation hosted their annual scholarship dinner April 22 to honor scholarship donors and recipients.
“The Cardinal Foundation, and its board of directors, work tirelessly to fund our scholarships throughout the year. The dinner is a celebration of our donors’ commitment to supporting the students of Calhoun, Cherokee and Etowah counties,” said Hillary Folsom, director of advancement and alumni relations for Gadsden State Community College. “It’s also a time to recognize the academic excellence of current and future students.”
Melissa Battles, GSCC graduate and current Northeast Alabama field representative for U.S. Senator Katie Britt, was the keynote speaker. “Gadsden State offers a great value, both academically and financially,” she said. “Students receive a quality education while receiving support and the flexibility to balance work and school. It’s a win-win situation for everyone. I am truly honored to be chosen as your speaker for this event.”
Scholarships and students receiving them are:
Benjamin Steinberg Nursing Scholarship: Rosita Zendejas – Nursing
Boys & Girls Club of Gadsden/Etowah County Career Academy Scholarship: William Anderson – Industrial Automation
Chad Hawkins Educational Foundation Scholarship: Cheryl Hendrickson – Nursing
Ford Jamboree Scholarship: James Southers – Auto Collision Repair
Gerald Acker Scholarship: Bradyn Loggins – Electrical Technology; Dalton Chandler – Electrical Technology
GRIP Autocross Scholarship: Julian Tapia Lake – Auto Collision Repair
Louis & Elaine Marsalis Scholarship: Tamara Rollins – Nursing
Michael Scott Hatten Memorial Scholarship: Hope Brown – Precision Machining Technology
Michael Joe Wofford Scholarship: Joshua Long – Liberal Arts
Cardinal Foundation Past Presidents’ Honorary Scholarship: Artaevious McCloud – General Studies
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Swoop Sprint 5K Technical Scholarship: Kimberly Lopez – Electronics, Mechatronics and Automation
Swoop Sprint 5K Gadsden State Cherokee Scholarship: William Watts – General Studies
Swoop Sprint 5K East Broad/Gadsden Scholarship: Layla Kissic – Paralegal
Swoop Sprint 5K Ayers Campus Scholarship: Dakari Jones – Surgical Operating Room Technician
Swoop Sprint 5K Valley Street Campus Scholarship: Amari Headen – Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The SPA Kathy Brown Memorial Scholarship: Ashley Hawk – Office Administration
The Stephen & April Lafollette Scholarship: Kayleigh Lee – Registered Nurse; Nakia Birdsong – Registered Nurse
Tim & Laura McCartney Career Technical Education Scholarship: Taylor Elrod – Industrial Automation; Jacob Herring – Industrial Automation; Kendal McCants – Precision Machining Technology
Tyler Union Workforce Development Scholarship: Christopher Alvarez – Industrial Automation; Jared Kyle Griffith – Electronics, Mechatronics and Automation; Keegan Huff – Industrial Automation; Ethan Cash – Precision Machining Technology; David Pruitt – Precision Machining Technology
Tyler Union Electrical Technology Scholarship: Justin Waters – Electrical Technology; Isaiah Cray – Electrical Technology; Peyton Harris – Electrical Technology; Rylee Boyd – Electrical Technology
William Thomas Dawson Family Scholarship: Kimberly Flores – General Studies; Elijah Hammett – Mechanical Design Technology; Damia Steward – Child Development
For photos from the event, please click HERE.
For more information on the Cardinal Foundation, visit www.GadsdenState.edu/CardinalFoundation
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