BlueOx Credit Union Awards Six Students College Scholarships
BlueOx Credit Union recently announced their scholarship awards for the 2020-21 school year. The winners are selected based on their excellence in academics and outstanding community service.
“Education paves the way for continued growth. By investing in scholarships for our youth, we are investing in a better future for our community,” said BlueOx Credit Union CEO Fran Godfrey. “So, we are pleased to help these BlueOx Credit Union members along their educational path with six $1,000 scholarships, two of which are named after retired Board Members, Jeffrey Stanton and Robert Harvey.”
Jeffrey Stanton BlueOx Credit Union Community Scholarship: Hope Fuller, Homer
Fuller is a 2020 graduate of Homer High School and maintained a 4.0 GPA over her high school career. For two years she was the only female on the varsity golf team. Hope also served on the Yearbook Committee for six years and served as the Yearbook President during her senior year. She participated in the Teacher Cadet Program, which enables students to make informed decisions regarding careers in education. She is pursuing her education in the health sciences field at the University of Michigan, with a career goal of becoming a dermatologist.
Robert Harvey BlueOx Credit Union Community Scholarship: Teaira Gray, Battle Creek
A 2020 graduate of Lakeview High School, Gray maintained a cumulative 3.9 GPA. She served as her high school’s color guard captain for three years. Gray was also a Broadcast Staff Member for two years. She will be continuing her education at Kellogg Community College to study arts and communication, with a career in photography and multimedia.
BlueOx Credit Union Community Scholarships
Megan Moore, Battle Creek
Moore is a 2020 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School, maintaining a 4.2 GPA. She participated in student council for two years and served as vice president. Additionally, she was active in marching and concert band throughout all four years of high school. Moore is planning to continue her education at the University of Michigan to study chemistry in hopes of becoming a dentist.
Jontae Shanton, Albion
A 2020 graduate of Marshall High School, Shanton maintained a 3.7 GPA. She was active throughout high school in human service-related activities, including acting as a Love Your Community volunteer and serving as a Children’s Water Festival volunteer. She also served as a Spanish Club member in both her freshmen and sophomore years. Shanton will be attending Hope College to pursue a career in nursing.
Noah Waterbury, Coldwater
Graduating from Coldwater High School in 2020, Waterbury maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.6. Additionally, he served as the tennis team captain for two years and as the golf team captain for one year. He also participated as a member on the Interact Club. Waterbury will be continuing his education at Michigan State University to study business and major in finance.
Maya Wilson, Bellevue
A 2020 graduate of Calhoun Cristian High School, Wilson maintained a 3.5 GPA. She was on the volleyball and basketball teams all four years of her high school career and served as captain for both teams. She was also the student council treasurer during her junior year. Wilson will be attending Michigan State University in the fall, studying natural resources and agriculture, pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.
