Frank Curtis thanked all the volunteers who ensure the success of Market Days. Part of the revenue provides scholarships for local High School students interested in pursuing an academic 4-year degree, or 2-year trade school. This year, the Lions awarded an unprecedented ten academic scholarships.
Stephanie Gutierrez, the Lions Scholarship Committee Chair said, “This is an exemplary group of students. All of them are specifically pursuing education in STEM related fields.” The scholarships are $1,000/semester for 4 years. To maintain their qualification, each student must take 12 hours per semester while maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Then each quarter the Lions Club sends a personal check to use as they see fit for their needs.
The scholarship winners, their education focus and selected University are:
Aiden Archer, Mechanical Engineering, University of Alabama
Madeline Brushaber, Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M
James Buck, Petroleum Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
Itzel Casas, Pediatric Nursing, University Of Incarnate Word
Izabella (Izzy) Franchione, Premed, University of Alabama
Elizabeth Gonzalez, Computer Engineering, University Of Texas at Austin
Ella Malone, Premed, Wheaton College
Lea Martin, Marine biology, University of Oregon
Brennan Ramsey, Mechanical Engineering, University Of Texas at Dallas
James Wilkes, Biochemistry, Abilene Christian University
Frank Curtis closed out the meeting thanking the many students, parents, educators for their dedication. He thanked all the Market Days volunteers who make it possible for the Lions to award these scholarships, saying “One of the greatest services that the Wimberley Lions Club is to help Wimberley students. We couldn’t do that without your support.” Frank then quoted Dr. Seuss, “Kids, you’re going to move mountains!”
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