AC’s Smith-Hutson Scholars Kick Off Semester

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The Smith-Hutson scholarship program at Angelina College hosted its biannual scholarship reception on Monday, Feb. 13. Twenty-six AC students from a variety of majors including health careers, welding and business currently receive the scholarship.

First Year Smith-Hutson Students: Back Row (from left): Kalee Thomson, Daniel Banks, Laura Fajardo, TyEasha Handy, and Kylie Rodgers. Front Row (from left): Gloria Hunt, Diana Poland, Katherine Alvarez, Ashley Rhodes, Lesley Sosa, Jacinda Castillo, Sekela Minor, and Karla Mejia. Photo by Robert Hutson.

These students gather together as a cohort each semester to bond and learn from each other’s experiences. The students received motivational speeches from Smith-Hutson representative, Robert Hutson, and Dean of Student Affairs, Steve Hudman. Advice was also provided by Smith-Hutson scholarship representatives Dawn Wesneski, Sam Handley and Kathy Jost, as well as college representatives Sue Jones, financial aid director, and Megan Flowers, scholarship coordinator.

The Smith-Hutson Scholarship is intended for students with demonstrated academic success and established financial need who are committed to completing a certificate or degree at Angelina College. The Smith-Hutson Scholarship typically provides sufficient assistance to cover tuition, fees, books and some living or commuting expenses.

Angelina College is currently accepting applications for the 2017-2018 Smith-Hutson scholarship program. Students can apply online and learn more about the program at angelina.academicworks.com/opportunities/1199.

For more information regarding the Smith-Hutson scholarship program at Angelina College, contact Megan Flowers, scholarship coordinator, at mflowers@angelina.edu or (936) 633-4545.

Megan Whitworth
Megan Whitworth
Megan Whitworth is the former creative director of Texas Forest Country Living. Growing up in East Texas, Megan discovered her love of writing at the age of 11, writing song lyrics and poetry, which turned into essays and articles for publications around East Texas. She later added photography into the mix capturing Friday night football games, the latest fashion looks, and portraits of people around the nation. Megan enjoys karaoke, blogging, reading, and road trips. She resides in Lufkin with her husband, Ryan, and two cats, Felix and Lucy.

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