Wright, Prescott Named EREC Scholarship Winners

May 18, 2012

Escambia River Electric Cooperative has announced two local seniors as winners of  the 2012 Herman D. Johnson Scholarship Awards.

The Escambia County winner was Elizabeth Wright, and the Santa Rosa County winner was Travis Prescott.

Elizabeth Wright is the daughter of Joe and Tammy Wright and is a senior at Northview High School.  She is active in many clubs and organizations such as the American Legion Auxiliary, Art Club, Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Business Leaders of America, Rho Kappa, Spanish Club, Student Advisory Council, Student Government Association and holds officer positions.  She is also active in the Tribal Beat Marching Band.  Elizabeth has won various awards through the Future Business Leaders of America for Public Speaking and Business Presentation.

Travis Prescott is the son of Philip Prescott and is a senior at Jay High School.  He is a member of many clubs and organizations such as Tri-M Music Honor Society, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Spanish Club and holds officer positions.  He is a member of the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Indoor Percussion, and the Drum and Bugle Corps at Jay High School.  Travis is also an avid volunteer in his community, participating in activities such as delivering Thanksgiving baskets to retired teachers.  Travis plans to major in Animation and Digital Arts in college.

Wright and Prescott will receive $1,000.00 for each of four years providing they continue to meet the scholarship criteria.  The scholarships will be presented at the respective schools’ awards programs.

To be eligible for the scholarships, students must be high school seniors and their parent or guardian must be a member of EREC.

Comments

7 Responses to “Wright, Prescott Named EREC Scholarship Winners”

  1. Uncle Adam on May 22nd, 2012 1:09 pm

    Many congratulations! Elizabeth, I’m so proud of you! Keep up the good work.

    Adam

  2. M Spence on May 19th, 2012 9:38 am

    Congratulations to both of you, especially to Elizabeth Wright who is my niece.

  3. Becky Johnson Strobaugh on May 19th, 2012 12:45 am

    Congratulations to you both!

  4. Grandmama on May 18th, 2012 2:07 pm

    Congratulations Elizabeth, we are so proud of you. Keep up the good work.
    Love you

  5. Heather Prescott on May 18th, 2012 10:03 am

    Congratulations Travis! We love u!

  6. Jessica on May 18th, 2012 9:40 am

    This is a really great scholarship!

  7. Vicki Baggett on May 18th, 2012 6:10 am

    Congratulations to both of these young adults!

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