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LS Power Announces Scholarship Award
LS Power
is pleased to announce the winner of the 2009 Plum Point Energy Station
Scholarship for Academic Excellence. "We are excited to be awarding the
2009 Scholarship to Osceola High School graduating senior, Sarah R.
Hearod, based on her academic achievements, extra curriculum activities,
and her desire to pursue a degree in a technical field," said Eric
Crawford, Vice President with LS Power. “We wish success to all of the
seniors who applied for the scholarship and want to extend a special
thanks to the local representation of the Scholarship Committee and the
high school administration for their involvement in the scholarship
process.”
Ms.
Hearod will be attending the University of the Ozarks in pursuit of a
bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. Ms. Hearod has dedicated personal time
to after school tutoring, community services and the pursuit of academic
excellence. She has been active in extracurricular activities ranging
from athletics, to artistic performances, to the Science Club.
The Plum
Point Energy Station Scholarship for Academic Excellence was established
by LS Power to encourage Osceola High School students to pursue higher
education and careers in engineering and science. The Scholarship will
be awarded each year during construction of the Plum Point Energy
Station to one Osceola High School graduating senior who intends to
pursue a degree in engineering, physical science or environment science.
The Scholarship includes four years of tuition to attend the college of
the student’s choice to obtain a bachelor’s degree in one of the
eligible majors. Applications for the 2010 Scholarship are expected to
be available in January 2010.
Attributed to:
Osceola Times
May 13, 2009 |