TJC honors Rusk High School students
RUSK, Texas (KETK) – Tyler Junior College recognized Rusk High School students who are a part of their ninth class of the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholarship recently.
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The scholarship was started by the James I. Perkins Family Foundation, Citizens 1st Bank, Rusk ISD, TJC and the TJC Foundation in February of 2014. It covers two years at TJC for Rusk students in the top half of their class with at least a 2.5 GPA.
“Of the nine students graduating, six are graduating with honors,” Megan Cumbee Burns, senior manager of TJC scholarships and the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise said. “As a group, all students being recognized in this cohort have accomplished a 3.29 cumulative GPA, continuing to outperform their counterparts within the TJC student population in hours and cumulative GPA. This great accomplishment is due to the students’ hard work and dedication.”
The following students are the 2024 Rusk Citizens Promise Scholarship recipients:
Preston Arnold, pursuing a degree in computer science
Dallas Bouman, pursuing a degree in business
Albert Gonzales, pursuing a degree in general studies
Shelby Hassell, pursuing a degree in pre-nursing
Kenyada Kincade, pursuing a degree in vocational nursing
Cameron May, pursuing a degree in general studies
Damian Mendez, pursuing a degree in network technology
Lacy Smith, pursuing a degree in occupational therapy assistant
Micah Solly, pursing a degree in pre-occupational therapy assistant
Carolina Villa, pursuing a degree in pre-nursing
Emma Bayless, graduating with a degree in psychology
Elisha Blankinship, graduating with a degree in gaming and simulation development — programming
Allen Dotson, graduating with a degree in general studies
Collin Zane Lofton, graduating with a degree in criminal justice-law enforcement
Christien Perez, graduating with a degree in business management
Esther Reifel, graduating with a degree in art
Lexie Stanley, graduating with a degree in general studies
Carson Wallace, graduating with a degree in visual communications
Kara Wofford, graduating with a degree in business
“You’ve shown us that we can do what we put our minds to. Your generosity will not be forgotten. Your kindness has created our futures. As we continue forward, know that you have played a hugely important role in our lives. You are changing futures and changing lives for the better in so many students. You’ve made so much possible for so many people. Thank you so much for all you’ve done,” said student Esther Reifel.
To learn more about the Rusk Citizens Promise Scholarship, visit Tyler Junior College online.
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