LS Power Announces Scholarship Award
LS Power is pleased to announce the winner of the 2007 Plum Point Energy Station Scholarship for Academic Excellence. “We are thrilled to award the 2007 Scholarship to Osceola High School graduating senior, Casey A. Vickerson, based on her academic achievements, extra curriculum activities, and her desire to pursue a degree in a technical field,” said Eric Crawford, Director 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 for their involvement in the scholarship process.”
Ms. Vickerson has been accepted to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville College of Engineering, and intends to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering. Ms. Vickerson has dedicated much personal time to community projects, volunteerism and the pursuit of academic excellence. She has attended the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts and will be a 2007 graduate from Osceola High School.
The Plum Point Energy Station Scholarship for Academic Excellence was established by LS Power to encourage Osceola High School students to pursue 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 2008 Scholarship are expected to be available in January 2008.
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Osceola Times
May 3, 2007