CVEC Awards 6 Scholarships to Area Students
Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) provides more than reliable electric, broadband, and propane service to improve our region.
In March, the board of trustees awarded $4,000 in scholarships to 6 area students who demonstrated high academic success, a heart for community service, and a financial need.
“Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative believes in shaping our region for a brighter future, and supporting education efforts certainly helps that cause,” says Jon Cullimore, CVEC’s general manager. “Studies show that completing any type of postsecondary education — from a technical certificate to a 4-year degree — improves opportunities and income for students and their families. That in turn strengthens our region.
“We’re honored the board opts to reward excellent students each year.”
Since CVEC’s scholarship program began in 1999, the cooperative has awarded $422,000 in education grants. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must have a parent or guardian who is a CVEC member or a direct family member who is a CVEC employee.
Aubrey Foy
Foy graduated from Childersburg High School after a stellar academic career. She has completed advanced placement biology and chemistry classes and dual enrollment English composition classes with Central Alabama Community College.
Entering her final semester, Foy carried a numerical grade-point average of 100 and a standard GPA of 4.15.
Foy’s extracurricular activities include participation on the varsity soccer and basketball teams, multiple years served on the student council and involvement in various school clubs. She plans to obtain a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a master’s degree in athletic training.
Tyler Green
Green’s Ohatchee High School classmates selected him “Most Likely to Succeed” after a strong and well-balanced academic career.
Green entered his final semester with a 95.5 numeric GPA and a 3.96 standard GPA. He was 1 of the only students in Calhoun County to be selected to work at Anniston Army Depot through the school system’s cooperative program.
Green was also selected as homecoming king, was a member of the Principal’s Club, and played baseball for the Indians. He plans to pursue a college degree and continue to work at the Depot.
Jackson Heath
Heath took a rigorous course load while enrolled at Lincoln High School, completing six dual enrollment classes in world history, speech, English composition and education with Jacksonville State University. He posted a 93.2 numerical GPA and a 3.76 standard GPA heading into his final semester while balancing several extracurricular activities.
Heath was a member of the Junior and Senior Beta clubs, SkillsUSA and played junior varsity soccer. He also acted in several community theater productions and the Maggie Mae and Me television series.
Heath plans to attend college while continuing his involvement in community theater.
Kathryn Holley
Holley seeks a career as a physician assistant after completing a sterling academic career at Fayetteville High School.
Entering her final semester, Holley possessed a 102.9 numeric GPA and a 4.34 standard GPA while completing 25 hours of dual enrollment classes — most with Auburn University.
Holley was also heavily involved in sports, playing softball, basketball, and volleyball with the Wolves. She also was a Student Government Association member, student ambassador, Key Club president, and Beta Club secretary.
Holley plans to major in nursing at the University of Alabama before attending physician assistant school.
Madeline Hubbard
Hubbard has a strong sense of volunteerism, racking up more than 100 hours of service to various clubs and community events since 2020. This is all while contributing to the workforce and playing volleyball and softball at First Assembly Christian School in Ashland.
Hubbard entered her final semester of high school with a 4.0 standard GPA. She has taken several dual-enrollment classes through Southern Union State Community College.
Hubbard, who has served in her church’s nursery and provided childcare for families attending court days, plans to have a career in family counseling.
Emma Grace Turner
Turner shined at Munford High School, registering a 101.8 numeric GPA and a 4.34 standard GPA entering her final semester while taking a litany of AP and dual enrollment classes.
Turner also proved to be a leader, serving as the SGA president, an MHS ambassador, and a Jacksonville State University Dual Enrollment ambassador. She also volunteered for several community projects.
Turner seeks a degree in elementary education and plans to teach in Alabama. “I plan to positively impact the lives of my students, their families, my community and generations to come,” she says.