Meet Our 2013 Scholarship Recipients

Posted by Karyn Bullock

on May 21, 2013

Robert Emory Allen is the Valedictorian at Gordon High School. Growing up on a farm, his dream was to become a large animal veterinarian. He understands the requirements of this career and knows that he will have to make a lot of sacrifices to achieve this goal. He is very active in 4H and FFA. He is also heavily involved at his school and has worked on his farm since he was ten. Currently he is employed with Tuff and Buff Lawn Care and is skilled in welding and mechanical repair. Throughout his high school career, he has received numerous leadership awards and is very active in his community. He stated in his application:

“…as long as I can remember I have always desired to take practice in a career that would surround me with a lot of animals and people in the field of agriculture. I now have the confidence and determination to know that it is not just a dream, it will be my reality”.

Kevin Gregory is the Salutatorian at Mineral Wells High School. He is very active in school, church, and his community. Recently, Kevin qualified for State in Computer Applications and set a Mineral Wells High School record for his score in Number Sense. After high school he plans to seek ordination as an elder in his church. He plans to attend Southwestern University in Georgetown to obtain a major in Mathematics and minor in Education. After college He will attend Perkins School of Theology in Dallas to complete seminary and be ordained. He stated in his application:

“I have felt God’s calling on my heart. I love the feeling of being behind a pulpit or podium preaching and delivering the word of God, it’s awe-inspiring”.

Trella Waight will graduate in the top five percent of her class. She too is very active at school and in her community. She is a very devoted student and works extremely hard to maintain her high grades. She plans to pursue her college education to study Law. She stated that:

“I would like to become a financial and legal representative; I would like to be able to work with my most enjoyed subject, math, which is where financing comes in (holding an accounting position for a law firm), but also take on more serious obstacles and have a higher role in the business community.”

Patricia Nance is the Valedictorian at Santo High School. She is very active in UIL, Sports, Organizations and Clubs, and in her community. She has received numerous honors and awards and is employed at Subway. She plans to attend Southern Methodist University and will double major in Biology and Spanish and pursue a doctoral degree in Biology. She wants to spend her life as a biological researcher and travel. She plans to use her knowledge of Spanish to break down communication barriers in the name of scientific progress. She states:

“I want to change the world, and believe that Southern Methodist University is the right place for me to continue my education. My dreams are so big that it is all I can do to keep up, but before I can accomplish anything I need a good education.”