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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
EECU Awards $60,000 in College Scholarships
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continued commitment to empowering future leaders through education, EECU has awarded college scholarships to twelve outstanding graduating high school seniors across Texas. For more than 35 years, the EECU Scholarship Program has supported students in their pursuit of higher education, providing over $780,000 in scholarship funds since its inception. After submitting applications for consideration earlier this school year, recipients were selected and honored at the EECU Annual Meeting. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship from EECU to help support the next chapter in their education journey. The scholarship awards are named in honor of five former EECU board members, each remembered by their passion for supporting education. "EECU has deep roots in education, dating back more than 90 years," said Lonnie Nicholson, EECU President and CEO. "We're honored to recognize these deserving students and provide the financial support to help them as they take the next step in their education journey." Glenn Mandeville Memorial Scholarship Toluwalope Ajayi (Arlington, TX – James Martin High School) Samuel Draper III (San Antonio, TX – Johnson High School) Avery Fraser (Southlake, TX – Carroll High School) Armando Garcia (Haslet, TX – V.R. Eaton High School) Mackenzie Kates (Abilene, TX – Abilene Wylie High School) Madison Schwabe (Decatur, TX – Decatur High School) Hayden Smith (McKinney, TX – Emerson High School) Derek Yang (Colleyville, TX – Colleyville Heritage High School) Verma Russell Memorial Scholarship Elise Gaspar (Dallas, TX – J.J. Pearce High School) Jerry Deering Memorial Scholarship Tasneem Ahsan (Fort Worth, TX – Fossil Ridge High School) Ora Dunlap Memorial Scholarship Reese Ramsey (Colleyville, TX – Grapevine High School) Flo Jones Memorial Scholarship Kara Peterson (Arlington, TX – Lamar High School) The students were selected via a review process that included academics, service to community, extracurricular leadership activities, references, and an essay. Information about upcoming scholarship awards and applications can be found here. About EECU With more than $4.3 billion in assets and over 292,000 Members, EECU is one of North Texas's largest locally-owned financial institutions. EECU is a not-for-profit credit union and has been serving North Texas for more than 90 years. Today, EECU offers a full range of financial products and nationwide convenience through a network of 5,000 Service Centers, 85,000 free ATMs, and 24/7 online and mobile banking. For more information, visit or connect with EECU on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Equal Housing Opportunity. Federally Insured by NCUA. CONTACT INFORMATION: Adam HernandezDirector, Digital & Corporate Communications(817) View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE EECU Erreur lors de la récupération des données Connectez-vous pour accéder à votre portefeuille Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données
Business Upturn
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Lighthouse Guild Awards $195,000 in College Scholarships to 17 Blind Students
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 29, 2025, 21:00 IST New York, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lighthouse Guild announced today it is awarding scholarships totaling $195,000 to 17 students from across the country who are legally blind and will be entering college or attending graduate school this fall. Since 2005, Lighthouse Guild's Scholarship Program has awarded more than $3 million in college scholarships to students who are legally blind. Former recipients have gone on to successful careers as nurses, attorneys, teachers, engineers, chemists, composers, musicians, and neuroscientists. 'Our scholarship program is a powerful investment in the future of students who are blind or have low vision,' said Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Lighthouse Guild. 'These remarkable students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and perseverance. We are proud to support them as they pursue their goals and contribute their talents to the world.' The 2025 Lighthouse Guild scholarship recipients will be attending some of the nation's most competitive colleges and universities. The awards are based on academic excellence and merit, helping students who are legally blind make a successful transition to higher education. Recipient of the Lighthouse Guild Scholar- $40K ($10K per year over 4 years) Aubree Lautenschuetz, Plattsburgh, NY – Attending Case Western Reserve University Recipient of the Visual Aid Volunteers of Florida Scholarship– $12,500 Andrew Feng, Boca Raton, FL – Attending University of Notre Dame Recipient of the Daniel M. Callahan Memorial Scholarship– $10,000 Andrea Hernandez, Laredo, TX – Attending the University of Texas at Austin Recipient of the Dr. Neil S. Patel Memorial Scholarship– $2,500 MaKenzie Love, Commercial Point, OH – Attending Miami University Lighthouse Guild $10K Scholarship Recipients Andrew Gillespie, Loveland, OH – Purdue University Daniel Gunderson, Chicago, IL – Washington University in St. Louis Toban Harnish, Lebanon, PA – Messiah University Elliot Lapp, Atlanta, GA – University of Georgia Elektra Larson, Washington, D.C. – Georgia Institute of Technology Madeline Major, Plymouth, MN – University of Minnesota Twin Cities Kaelyn McColl, Chicago, IL – Harvard College Sid Miller, Cedar Grove, WI – Milwaukee Area Technical College Brooke Petro, Leawood, KS – Creighton University Zoe Tseng, Tinley Park, IL – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Quinn Wagner, Reading, PA – Cornell University Lucy Ye, Flushing, NY – Queens College, City University of New York Amanie Riley, Graduate Student, New York, NY – Dominican University of New York *Scholarship recipients' photos and quotes available here About Lighthouse Guild Lighthouse Guild is committed to providing exceptional services that inspire people who are blind or visually impaired to reach their goals. Through vision rehabilitation, assistive technology, mental health services, and innovative programming, Lighthouse Guild is dedicated to breaking barriers and enhancing lives. For more information visit Attachment Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Rob Violante, former Somers HS athlete, NJ football coach, remembered at funeral
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS - It was a solemn Wednesday morning at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church as friends, family and former students gathered to honor the life of Robert Violante, a beloved high school football coach and lifelong Somers resident. Many of Violante's former students and colleagues came to the church, where sobs and sniffles could be heard throughout. Violante, 45, was killed along with three other people in a two-car crash on Wednesday, May 14, on the Taconic State Parkway in New Castle. A van traveling southbound crossed the median between exits 8 and 9 and collided with Violante's Honda sedan that was traveling north in the left lane. Three passengers in the van, all men from New Jersey, were also killed. Violante, head football coach at Bergenfield High School in New Jersey, was a member of a well-known Westchester sports family. He was the son of Frank 'Skip' Violante, a legendary high school football coach for Dobbs Ferry, Rye Neck and Somers High Schools, and the brother of Chris and Brian, also high school and collegiate athletes. Brian Violante read the eulogy at the funeral Mass and Chris Violante read a second one written by a student. They highlighted Violante's joyful nature. Rob Violante was a star varsity quarterback and basketball player at Somers High School from 1994 to 1998. He attended Iona University, then Iona College, for a year and went on to play football as a quarterback for the University of Delaware Blue Hens, before graduating with a degree in special education at Mercy College in 2001. Violante followed in his father's footsteps after college and became a high school teacher and football coach at Dobbs Ferry High School. In 2011, he was hired at Bergenfield High School and stayed for 15 years, one of the longest-tenured head coaches in school history. He also coached track and field and held the position of dean of students before his death. A burial service at St. Francis Cemetery in Mount Kisco was to follow the funeral Mass. The Violante family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the newly-created Rob Violante Memorial Scholarship for Bergenfield High School Students. To donate, send a check made out to the Bergenfield Board of Education with the memo line: Rob Violante Memorial Scholarship. Checks should be mailed to Matt McGrath at Bergenfield High School, 80 South Prospect Ave., Bergenfield, NJ 07621. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Rob Violante, former Somers athlete, NJ coach, remembered at funeral
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hattiesburg honors two fallen officers 10 years after their deaths
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg honored fallen Officers Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate, who died 10 years ago. On Friday, city officials, police officers and family members came together to honor Deen and Tate. 'They loved their job. Fun, hardworking guys. They loved the community, and they loved the city that they served,' said former Hattiesburg Police Chief Peggy Sealy. Deen and Tate died on May 9, 2015, during a traffic stop near 4th and Ryan Street. Memorial ride will honor two fallen Hattiesburg police officers For their families, the pain still lingers. While they take pride in the officers' heroism, living without them hasn't been easy. 'This is on our mind every day. Our lives, the entire Deen and Tate family, our lives are changed forever. It will never be the same. My weekends, Mother's Day, it'll never be the same,' said Youlander Johnson, the mother of Tate. During Friday's ceremony, Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker joined current and former members of the police department to honor the fallen officers during a wreath-laying ceremony. 'That son of mine, he was a loving person. I mean, he was a joy to raise from the day he was born till he left the house. And he loved people. He liked helping people. And he was just he was everybody's friend,' said Dan Deen, the father of Officer Deen. Two local students, including Deen's son, were awarded the Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate Memorial Scholarship. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Stand For Silent is Building a Brighter Future: Scholarships and Resources for Bullying Prevention
Stand for the Silent is Investing in Tomorrow's Leaders Through Education and Support. 'It's always a good feeling to be able to reward these students for their efforts in helping to address bullying. Hopefully this inspires even more people to get involved and make a difference.'— Kirk Smalley, co-founder of Stand for the Silent OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 / / -- There are students around the country who are working toward preventing bullying, but they rarely get media attention. They work in the background on school campuses and in communities, helping to address the issue and do what they can to make things better. Each year, Stand for the Silent awards some of them for their efforts by providing them with college scholarships. This year, they have awarded $37,500 in their spring scholarship giveaway and have announced the names of the recipients. 'It's always a good feeling to be able to reward these students for their efforts in helping to address bullying,' says Kirk Smalley, co-founder of Stand for the Silent. 'Hopefully this inspires even more people to get involved and make a difference.' The organization awards scholarships twice per year through a program they started five years ago. They offer three types of scholarships, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each. Recipients are chosen for their efforts in helping to address the bullying issue. The 2025 Stand for the Silent spring scholarship recipients are: Ty Smalley Memorial Scholarship – This $5000 scholarship is in memory of Ty Smalley, who committed suicide due to being bullied. Kirk and Laura Smalley, his parents, founded Stand for the Silent to help raise awareness about bullying, to try and prevent others from experiencing what they have been through. The winners this year include: Emily Woodard, Beavercreek, Ohio, Beavercreek High School – Ty Smalley Scholarship Allie Ferris, Herscher, Illinois., Herscher High School – Ty Smalley Scholarship Laura Smalley Memorial Scholarship – This $5000 scholarship is in memory of Laura Smalley, Ty's mother. Each scholarship applauds and honors students who share Laura's ideas and goals to fight bullying and teen suicide. Katherine Smith, Pittsburgh, Kansas, St. Mary's Colgan Catholic High School – Laura Smalley Scholarship Tanisha Kaur Kapoor, Northborough, Mass., Algonquin Regional High School – Laura Smalley scholarship State Scholarships – These $2500 scholarships are sponsored by states who help with fundraising efforts. The number of participating states vary each session. The winners for 2025 state spring scholarships include: The 2025 Stand for the Silent state spring scholarships are: Olivia Julian, Denton, Texas, Ray Braswell High School Ayla Zook, King George, Virginia, King George High School Aneesha Cason, Loxahatchee, Florida, Seminole Ridge High School Brodie Mullin, Suwanee, Georgia, North Gwinnett High School Caitlynne Henico, Dugger, Indiana, Dugger Union Community Schools Briana Searls, Findlay, Ohio, Findlay High School Kaylee Elizondo, Helotes, Texas, Tom C. Clark High School 'Stand for the Silent and the nation is grateful for the work these scholarship recipients have done to help with the country's bullying problem,' added Smalley. 'We wish them all the best and believe they will make an impactful difference.' Those interested in learning more about the scholarships, reading more about the winners, or obtaining bullying prevention resources can visit the organization's website. There is also information on how to have the organization present at a local school or community and how to start a local chapter. To get more information, visit the site at: Smalley and his wife, Laura, started the organization following their 11-year-old son, ending his own life due to bullying. They turned their pain and loss into a mission of helping others. He travels the country giving presentations about bullying to schools, providing bullying prevention, giving out scholarships, offering intervention strategies, and more. Those interested in getting involved can start a chapter of the group in their area, obtain a free K-2 bullying prevention curriculum or cyberbullying handbook for parents, host a presentation at their school, intro of how all started video, and donate to help support the cause. To get more information, visit the site at: About Stand for the Silent Started in 2010, Stand for the Silent is an organization on a mission to help eliminate bullying nationwide. Kirk and Laura Smalley founded the group after their child took his own life due to bullying. They offer free resources for parents and educators and travel to schools to host presentations. They have been to over 6,025 schools and spoken with more than 4.15 million students. To get more information, visit the site at: ### Cher Murphy Cher Murphy PR email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
