Louisiana Federal 信贷 Union is excited to announce the recipients of its 2024 Ronald E. 托马斯纪念奖学金.Six graduating seniors in southeast Louisiana were chosen by the credit union to receive $2,000 each. The scholarship, named for the late Ronald E. 托马斯。, who served as a Louisiana FCU board member for more than 65 years, recognizes graduating high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership and altruism in the community.

这项奖学金是为了纪念已故的罗纳德. 托马斯。 for his local and national contributions to the credit union movement.

格雷西Poche, 一个有抱负的护理专业学生, expressed her gratitude for receiving the scholarship: "I know nursing school will require a lot of study time, 所以任何我能得到的帮助我都很感激. It feels great to know I have something to help toward my school." Her sentiments highlight the crucial role scholarships play in enabling students to pursue their educational goals.

梅丽莎Matherne, 路易斯安那FCU的首席财务官, 提醒学生, “大学费用可能令人望而生畏, 但赢得罗纳德E. 托马斯。 scholarship will go very far in helping students get through those college costs. Not only can these be used to cover tuition, but also so many other expenses that a student will be responsible for such as books, 笔记本电脑, 费用, 其他生活费用. This can be truly beneficial to any student pursuing their dreams.”

诺兰·汉普顿，2024级R.E.T. Memorial scholar who will be attending Loyola University New Orleans to study Philosophy with a concentration in Pre-Law, expressed his gratitude: "Thank you for the decision that you made – you never know how decisions you make can have a positive change on other people's lives. 我很高兴我被选中了."

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诺兰汉普顿, a graduate of Saint 托马斯。 Aquinas High School, founded the Students Against Trafficking (SAT) Chapter during his junior year. Nolan advocates for situational awareness to prevent human trafficking and is proud of his contributions to societal well-being. He balances a part-time job with a disciplined savings plan, saving 65% of his earnings. 在五年内, Nolan envisions pursuing a Juris Doctorate Degree from a top 10 ABA-approved law school, advocating for justice in marginalized communities, and collaborating with social programs like the NAACP and Clean Water Initiatives.

艾莉兰德里他毕业于E.D. White Catholic High School, maintained a 4.0 GPA while excelling in honors and AP classes. 排球和垒球运动员, 艾莉平衡学业, 体育运动, 健康的生活方式. She has saved $7,000 from teaching swimming lessons and coaching volleyball. She is active in her serving her community, which includes assisting in food drives and monthly visits to a local elderly care facility, where she and her teammates bring joy to the residents.

格雷西Poche, 卢切尔高中的毕业生, prioritizes her faith amidst a demanding schedule, never missing Mass and starting each day with Bible reading. She proactively prepares for her future by seeking scholarships, 金融援助, 兼职工作, and has opened a savings account to help pay for college. 在五年内, Gracie aims to be a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), leveraging her 30 hours of dual enrollment credit to accelerate her education. 

另外Remondet她毕业于圣路易斯市的河滨学院. John the Baptist Parish, is proud of earning All American at UCA cheer camp. 在五年内, Addi envisions herself as a labor and delivery nurse, balancing her career with supportive relationships and financial stability. Her community service endeavors include delivering Thanksgiving meals and Easter baskets to those in need.

Brianne罗比查乌克斯, a graduate of Destrehan High School in St. 查尔斯教区, 带领她的舞蹈队, 德斯特兰·德斯蒂·达林, to three top-five finishes at the 2024 Universal Dance Association National Championship. A member of Louisiana Federal 信贷 Union, Brianne is familiar with money management. She plans to study occupational therapy, focusing on early childhood intervention. 在五年内, Brianne hopes to be in graduate school earning her Doctor of Occupational Therapy, 教孩子们跳舞的时候. Her 80 service hours with 车ing Strategies have deepened her passion for helping special needs children.

杰克为了, 荷兰城高中的毕业生, earned a spot on the varsity soccer team and became captain, helping his team reach the State Championship twice. 他从生日那天开始存钱, 假期, 兼职工作, budgeting and refraining from unnecessary purchases. 在五年内, Josh sees himself starting medical school, 建立有意义的关系, and achieving his goal of becoming a doctor.