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Bill Nelson
Scholarship Endowment
2009 Recipients
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The Bill Nelson Scholarship Endowment has awarded two scholarships, each in the amount of $1,500. The recipients are Jessica Andrews of Mesa, Arizona; and Emily Fountain of Glennville, Georgia.
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Jessica Andrews
Arizona State University
Jessica Andrews is currently attending Arizona State University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication. She is involved in a number of extracurricular activities such as the Residence Hall Association; Student Admissions Relations Team; the Cronkite School Council; Students Taking Action Now: Darfur; Center Hall Council; and internships at KPHO (a Phoenix CBS affiliate), Phoenix Channel 11, and ASU Media.
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Ms. Andrews has received numerous honors and scholarships, including the Cronkite Donor Scholarship in 2008; the Barrett Honors Study Abroad Scholarship in 2008; the Golden Lion Award; Residence Hall Programmer of the Year Award in 2008; and Residence Hall Association First Year Experience Award in 2007. She is a member of the Barrett Honors College, was a "Top 20 High School Graduate", a National Merit Finalist and has received Varsity letters in swimming and leadership. Ms. Andrews' father, Jeff, is employed by Desert Extrusion Corporation.
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Emily Fountain
University of Georgia
Emily Fountain will graduate from Tattnall County High School this year and plans on pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at the University of Georgia this Fall. Ms. Fountain has been involved in numerous school activities, including serving as the Freshman Class President; Co-captain of the Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squad; Co-editor of the TCHS Warrior Cry/Battle Creek Bulletin; and Treasurer of the TCHS Future Business Leaders of America. She has served as a volunteer for TCHS Angel Tree Project; TCHS Special Olympics; VFW Ladies Auxiliary Letter to the Troops Project; American Red Cross; Disasters for Dollars; and C.A.R.E.S.
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Ms. Fountain's many honors and awards include 1st Place Business Presentation for Future Business Leaders of America in 2009; President's Volunteer Service Award in 2008; University of Georgia Certificate of Merit in 2008; National Society of High School Scholars in 2007; and the Banking Academic Achievement Award 2006-2007, to name just a few. Her father, Donald, is employed by Rotary Corporation.
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The Bill Nelson Scholarship Endowment is an educational charity designed to advance the academic pursuits of employees and the children of employees who work for member companies of the Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association. The Endowment is governed by five Trustees who annually review applications and make awards: Chip Armstrong, American Lubricating Co.; David Errick, D.E. Errick Inc.; Bob Phillips, Desert Extrusion; Ed Nelson, Rotary Corporation; and Bob Titterington, Phoenix Manufacturing Co.
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