Henderson County United Way announces the awarding of the Mary Waddell Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship honors the memory of Mary Waddell, a local community builder and former Executive Secretary of the Henderson County United Way, the scholarship recognizes students passionate about volunteering and community service.
Congratulations:
Olivia Ferrer, Tool, TX.Mabank High School (dual credit TVCC). 3.6 GPA.
1st generation college student who will attend Texas Tech University in the Fall 2023, majoring in Business Administration.Aspires to be a business owner entrepreneur, complete the comesmetology license she is currently working on and then provide services to victims of domestic violence.
1st Place Scholarship amount $5,000
Phoenix McDonnell, Athens, TX. Athens High School (dual credit at TVCC), AAS degree. 4.0 GPA.
1st generation college student who will attendTexas A&M - Corpus Christi University in the Fall 2023, majoring in Nursing.Aspires to become a traveling nurse RN.
2nd Place Runner-up Scholarship amount $3,000
Alexis Moorhead, Mabank, TX. Mabank High School. 3.9 GPA.
1st generation college student who will attend Baylor Universityin the Fall 2023, majoring in Biological Sciences/Pre-Med.Aspires to become a Doctor of Pediatrics and will practice in Henderson County.
Runner-up Scholarship amount $1,000
Alyssa Leath, Gun Barrel City, TX. Mabank High School (dual credit TVCC). 4.6 GPA.
1st generation college student who will attend Stephen F Austin University in the Fall 2023, majoring in Secondary Teacher Education. Aspires to earn Bachelors and Masters degrees and then teach history at a small rural high school to inspire her students towards their aspirations.
Runner-up Scholarship amount $1,000
