DOT AIKEN SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCAEOP-
RETIRED MEMBERS’ GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
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2020 Dot Aiken Scholarship Recipient
The first recipient of the 2020 Dot Aiken Scholarship is Jackson E. Crain of Aiken, South Carolina, grandson of Bonnie Jean Robinson, retired Life member of SCAEOP-R, of Columbia, South Carolina. Jackson is 69 out of 306 seniors with a GPA of 4.188.
He states in his essay that he has a passion to explore things. He gets immersed in a topic and studies the topic for days. His desire is to further his education in history and archeology so that he can be successful, happy, and self-sufficient and not a burden to his parents.
Jackson’s Aiken High School Counselor states he is devoted to excellence in academics and athletics. He has successfully taken a rigorous course load of Honors and Advanced Placement courses throughout high school. His AP Language Arts and Composition Teacher states he is honest, dependable and a hardworking student. He is focused on his future and will make a solid contribution to Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.
The Assistant Director of Student Ministries at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken states she has known Jackson for 10 years. He has been involved in Bible studies, youth-led services, youth retreats, and volunteers for the children’s ministry. He is committed to his faith and his studies. He can lead, serve and follow through.
His grandmother, Bonnie Jean Robinson, states that Jackson is a well-rounded young man. She is Impressed with his growth and persistence in academics and athletics. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the National German Honor Society. He ranked 8th last year on the National German Exam. Jackson has worked hard to maintain his grades, play sports and being involved in his community and church. Jackson will appreciate the opportunity to assist his family in helping to pay for his education. Bonnie Jean is very proud of Jackson.
He states in his essay that he has a passion to explore things. He gets immersed in a topic and studies the topic for days. His desire is to further his education in history and archeology so that he can be successful, happy, and self-sufficient and not a burden to his parents.
Jackson’s Aiken High School Counselor states he is devoted to excellence in academics and athletics. He has successfully taken a rigorous course load of Honors and Advanced Placement courses throughout high school. His AP Language Arts and Composition Teacher states he is honest, dependable and a hardworking student. He is focused on his future and will make a solid contribution to Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.
The Assistant Director of Student Ministries at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken states she has known Jackson for 10 years. He has been involved in Bible studies, youth-led services, youth retreats, and volunteers for the children’s ministry. He is committed to his faith and his studies. He can lead, serve and follow through.
His grandmother, Bonnie Jean Robinson, states that Jackson is a well-rounded young man. She is Impressed with his growth and persistence in academics and athletics. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the National German Honor Society. He ranked 8th last year on the National German Exam. Jackson has worked hard to maintain his grades, play sports and being involved in his community and church. Jackson will appreciate the opportunity to assist his family in helping to pay for his education. Bonnie Jean is very proud of Jackson.
The second recipient of the Dot Aiken Scholarship is Amiri J. Ponteau of Georgetown, South Carolina, grandson of Tena Ponteau, retired member of SCAEOP-R. Amiri is 138 out of 192 Seniors with a GPA of 2.926. He plans to attend Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, South Carolina.
He states in his essay that his first motivation to further his education is all the sacrifices his mom made for him and his brothers in a single parent home. He is planning to pursue a career in Video Editing and will major in Digital Arts. Receiving this scholarship will be the first step towards his dreams. A higher education should be an attainable goal for every man in order to maintain and take care of his family.
His Business Instructor states that Amiri has displayed a high degree of integrity and responsibility. He is quiet but not a “follower.” He is dedicated to learning. His good judgment and mature outlook ensure a logical and practical approach to all endeavors. His Georgetown High School Counselor states that due to familial responsibilities, he was not involved in any clubs or organizations. He has taken several computer science courses and would set his wishes to a career in Digital Arts. A church member states that Amiri attends church events and assists with Vacation Bible School with younger children.
His grandmother, Tena, states that he needs financial assistance to attend college. He will start at the Technical level and get an Associate Degree and later transfer to a four-year college. Tena is very proud of her grandson Amiri.
He states in his essay that his first motivation to further his education is all the sacrifices his mom made for him and his brothers in a single parent home. He is planning to pursue a career in Video Editing and will major in Digital Arts. Receiving this scholarship will be the first step towards his dreams. A higher education should be an attainable goal for every man in order to maintain and take care of his family.
His Business Instructor states that Amiri has displayed a high degree of integrity and responsibility. He is quiet but not a “follower.” He is dedicated to learning. His good judgment and mature outlook ensure a logical and practical approach to all endeavors. His Georgetown High School Counselor states that due to familial responsibilities, he was not involved in any clubs or organizations. He has taken several computer science courses and would set his wishes to a career in Digital Arts. A church member states that Amiri attends church events and assists with Vacation Bible School with younger children.
His grandmother, Tena, states that he needs financial assistance to attend college. He will start at the Technical level and get an Associate Degree and later transfer to a four-year college. Tena is very proud of her grandson Amiri.