HOT Electric Cooperative awards scholarships to area seniors

Each year Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative awards scholarships to area students whose parents or guardians are members of the co-op. This year, the board of directors voted to approve 10 $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors and college students.

Providing these scholarships exemplifies Heart of Texas EC’s dedication to two of its guiding principles— Concern for Community and Education, Training and Information.

Congratulations to Carson Bell, Ashley Carpenter, Clara Coker, Megan Michelle Flores, Emily Kuzel, Jenna Kate Meinardus, Micah Robertson, Jhobe Smith, Danny Tiedemann and Shane Varga.

Bell is the son of David and Sheila Bell of Crawford. He attends Cisco College with plans to continue his education at Baylor University or Texas A&M University and major in business administration.

Carpenter is the daughter of Nancy and Michael Carpenter of Rosebud. She plans to attend Texas A&M University and pursue a bachelor’s degree in science and nursing.

Coker is the daughter of Debbie and Michael Coker. She plans to attend Texas A&M University, majoring in animal science with plans to apply to veterinary school.

Flores attends Texas Tech University. Her guardians are Cheryl Hinckley and Charlie Lewellen of Temple. She plans to continue her education in the medical field with a long-term goal of working at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center.

Kuzel is the daughter of Ann and Emil Kuzel of Buckholts. She has been accepted at Texas A&M University and plans to major in international relations.

Meinardus is the daughter of David and Avery Meinardus of Buckholts. She plans to attend Blinn College in Brenham and pursue a degree in animal science.

Robertson is the daughter of Michael and Regina Robertson of McGregor. She plans to attend the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, pursue a degree in the medical field and become a nurse anesthetist.

Smith is the son of Jerry and Nichole Smith of McGregor. He plans to attend Tarleton State University to pursue a major in business and minor in education.

Tiedemann is the son of Daniel and Shelly Tiedemann of China Spring. He plans to attend Texas Tech University and is considering a major in business, engineering or architecture.

Varga is the son of Jon and Shawna Varga of China Spring. He plans to attend the University of Texas at Tyler and pursue a degree in biology.