2010-2011 Scholarship Recipients
Your Board would like to thank all of the members who contributed this year, despite the economic hard times, to our Chapter’s Scholarship Program. Because of your generosity, Scholarship America was able to select five recipients, from eighteen applicants in an outstanding group, for the upcoming school year. From the inception of the program in 2005, we have been able to grow from two to five recipients because of everyone’s help. This program not only helps the students, but it helps with Chevron’s reputation and potential employees.
Congratulations to all of our winners listed below! We wish you all the best in the coming year.
Alyssa Dixon-Word is the granddaughter of Owen “Art” Kubal. Alyssa is from Orville, CA and she is a second year winner. She has just completed her freshman year at U.C. San Diego, majoring in Human Biology with plans to become a doctor, hoping to help the Spanish-speaking population in California. Among her awards her freshman year was the following: Athletic Director’s Honor Roll-Gold Level (3.5 cumulative gpa or higher); Provost’s Honors-Fall Quarter; and, Most Inspirational Award for Women’s Novice Crew Team.
Micah Stedman is the granddaughter of Don Stedman. Micah is from Auburn, CA and she is a second year winner. Micah has been attending Azusa Pacific University (APU) in Azusa, CA, majoring in psychology. She plans to go on for a Master’s degree in Psychology and wants to make a difference in the lives of others. Micah has a 3.6 gpa with a 4.0 last semester and was on the Dean’s List of Distinguished Students at APU and volunteered at the Azusa Food Bank. Her grandfather has been her inspiration.
Christine Tormey is the granddaughter of Donald Tormey. Christine lives in Lafayette, CA and graduated from Carondelet High School. Christine was in the EBAL All-League, an NCS Scholar Athlete, in the National Honor Society and on the Orinda Aquatics Swim Team. Christine will be attending Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering in Durham, NC and plans to major in Biomedical Engineering with a possible minor in Business. After graduation, she hopes to be employed in the engineering industry and then go on for a master’s degree or degree in patent law.
Hillary Wheelock is the granddaughter of Gerald LeMay. Hillary is from Avon, OH and graduated from Avon High School. She is in her second year at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, majoring in Theatre and Psychology with a minor in French. Hillary is a member of Case Western Reserve University’s Players Theatre Group and secretary of the University’s Theatre Society. Hillary will be pursuing an acting career and will also pursue a career in counseling. In the future she hopes to audition for Masters of Fine Arts programs.
Sean Wright is the grandson of Robert W. Morris. Sean is from Shingle Springs, CA and graduated from Smith Flat Charter School in Placerville, CA. He has played lead roles in several plays; has a third degree brown belt in karate and has been a member of a karate demonstration team for four years, as well as teaching a beginner’s class; and, is the recipient of the Presidential Scholarship from William Jessup University in Rocklin, CA, which he will be attending. Sean will be majoring in English, Public Policy and Business Administration. He hopes to attend Oxford University for his junior year. Sean plans to eventually earn a doctorate degree in English Literature so he can offer quality education programs at less cost to individuals so higher education is accessible to more people.