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Fred Markham, Executive Director of the Texas Pioneer Foundation, recently presented the 91���˵��� Foundation with $60,000 to support the 91���˵��� 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, 91���˵��� 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.

91���˵��� recently received a check for $53,000 in scholarships from the U.S. Department of Education. Nita May (left), 91���˵��� Director of Development, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91���˵��� Executive Vice President for Advancement are pictured receiving the gift. This grant was awarded as matching funds for gifts received for the 91���˵��� 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.

Rosalie Chambers recently gave $500 to the Work Scholarship Program at 91���˵���. The gift was made in honor of Dr. William and Kathy Chambers. Chambers (center) is pictured presenting the check to Nita May (left) 91���˵��� Director of Development and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91���˵��� Executive Vice President for Advancement. To learn more about the†Work†Scholarship†Program, contact McCullough at 903-434-8115 or give online today at†.

Jennifer Harland,†Manager of External Affairs for AEP SWEPCO†(center), recently made a $1,000 contribution to The 91���˵��� Work Scholarship Program. Dr. Kevin Rose (left), 91���˵��� Vice President for Instruction and Dr. Ron Clinton (right), 91���˵��� President, accepted the gift on behalf of the 91���˵��� Foundation. The funds will be used to sponsor a student enrolled in the program this summer.

Scott Wesson recently gave $10,000 to create the Jerry Wesson Honors Scholarship at 91���˵���. †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 91���˵���. †Dr. Wesson (right) is pictured above with Dr.

Thomas and April Bliss recently presented the 91���˵��� 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 91���˵���. The Bradyn Dawn Loy Memorial Scholarship†is†in memory of the Mount Vernon High School student and friend of the Bliss family.

The 91���˵��� 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 91���˵��� 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.

The Mount Pleasant Fine Arts Club recently gave $500 to support the Work Scholarship Program at 91���˵���. 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, 91���˵��� Executive Vice President for Advancement (center) and Nita May, 91���˵��� Director of Development (right) accepted the gift on behalf of the 91���˵��� Foundation. Members of the Fine Arts Club presenting the gift were Melba Spann (left), Rosalie Chambers and Martha Parr (presenting check).

Many thanks to everyone who supported the 91���˵��� Foundation on East Texas Giving Day on April 24. Thanks to the generosity of friends and 91���˵��� employees, more than 80 donations were received for a total of $14,647.19 during the event. Another generous donor gave after the deadline to make an even $15,000 raised. This more than doubled the amount raised in 2017. These funds will go a long way to providing scholarships and special projects for student organizations and additional donations continue to pour in.

For the third year in a row, the 91���˵��� Foundation is participating in East Texas Giving Day.