Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High 92F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible..
A few passing clouds. Low 71F. Winds SE at 15 to 25 mph.
Updated: June 18, 2024 @ 3:41 am
Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High 92F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible..
A few passing clouds. Low 71F. Winds SE at 15 to 25 mph.
Updated: June 18, 2024 @ 3:41 am
Cayson Vogel
Jasmine Loyd
Jackie Horne
Katy Elder
Cayson Vogel
Jasmine Loyd
Jackie Horne
Katy Elder
Four local high school graduates have been selected to receive college scholarship awards in honor of citizens from the Coleman region. The Community Foundation of Abilene, which also manages funds for the Coleman County Foundation, awards these scholarships annually to deserving students.
JAMES P. HOPPER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Cayson Vogel – a graduate of Panther Creek High School who plans to attend Angelo State University and pursue a degree in biology.
Jasmine Loyd – a graduate of Panther Creek High School who plans to attend Texas State University and pursue a degree in biology.
ABOUT THE HOPPER SCHOLARSHIP
This fund was established in 1988 by friends and relatives in memory of James Hopper. James was a kind-hearted young man who was well liked by his classmates and peers. His memory lives on through the James Hopper Memorial Scholarship.
MCCLELLAN “THINK ON” MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Jackie Horne – a graduate of Coleman High School who plans to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University and pursue a degree in physical therapy.
ABOUT THE MCCLELLAN SCHOLARSHIP
The McClellan “Think On” Memorial Scholarship was established by brothers Russell and Stan McClellan to honor the memory of their parents, Billy Lynn McClellan and Joy Goodman McClellan, as well as the many relatives and ancestors who bear the name of the ancient Scottish Gaelic “Clan MacLellan.” The scholarship derives its name from the Clan MacLellan motto: “Think On.”
The McClellan “Think On” Memorial Scholarship honors the history of Clan MacLellan as well as the memory of modern-era McClellan family members who contributed to the development of Coleman County. This scholarship also encourages Coleman County students to challenge themselves and “Think On” through the pursuit of continuing education, whether vocational or academic.
ZACH MOORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Cayson Vogel – a graduate of Panther Creek High School who plans to attend Angelo State University and pursue a degree in biology.
Katy Elder – a graduate of Coleman High School who plans to attend Western Texas College and pursue a degree in dental hygiene.
ABOUT THE MOORE SCHOLARSHIP
The Zach Moore Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by his family to honor the memory of Zach Moore, a Panther Creek student who died in June 1992, due to an accident at a railroad crossing in Coleman, Texas. Zach Moore was a musician. Motivated by the support of his parents, Wayne and Terri Moore, Zach began to play drums at the early age of two and learned the fiddle at age thirteen. He attended Panther Creek High School, where he continually brightened the lives of his classmates.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE
The Community Foundation of Abilene was established in 1985. The Foundation’s mission is to empower people to make a lasting charitable impact on our community. We connect donors to the causes they care about, manage strategic investments to preserve our endowments, make grants that align with donor intent, respond to community needs, and provide philanthropic leadership to enhance our community’s future today. For more information, visit cfabilene.org.
ABOUT THE COLEMAN COUNTY FOUNDATION
The Coleman County Foundation (CCF) was established in 1999 as a vehicle for philanthropy in Coleman County. The foundation’s fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Abilene, and the earnings from these assets are used to make grants to nonprofits serving various needs to improve the quality of life for residents in Coleman County. Since inception, the Coleman County Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 million to charitable community organizations for the betterment of the communities located in Coleman County.
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