Brock Powell memorial scholarships awarded


 

 

Five graduating students were honored with the first ever Brock Powell Memorial Scholarships. The scholarships were awarded to Sydney Briones (Jourdanton), Autumn Hagen (Pleasanton), Abbie Lanier (Jourdanton), Laken McAda (Pleasanton), and Logan Huereca (Jourdanton).

“The Brock Powell Memorial Scholarship fund was established by our friends at First Commercial Bank in Jourdanton after Brock’s passing,” said Jay Powell, Brock’s father. “We are truly blessed by all the donations that came in to fund the account. We received donations from friends, family and even people that we did not know.”

Jay said that they were able to give these scholarships of a one-time $1000 to five winners and had over 22 applicants. They formed a review committee that awarded the five scholarships. Each applicant was asked to write a short essay on how they share the same passion for life and never give up attitude that Brock possessed. They were also asked to share what the hashtag #LiveLikeBrock means to them.

Back row: Gena Powell, Laken McAda scholarship recipient, Autumn Hagen scholarship recipient, Jay Powell, front row: Reid Powell, Macy Powell.

Back row: Gena Powell, Laken McAda scholarship recipient, Autumn Hagen scholarship recipient, Jay Powell, front row: Reid Powell, Macy Powell.

“We hope to keep Brock’s memory alive by awarding a few scholarships every year,” said Jay. “We are now planning fundraising activities to help fund next year’s scholarships.”

If you would like to help fund these scholarships, donations can be made to Brock Powell Memorial Scholarship Fund, Acct.# 22011562 at the First Commercial Bank, 1301 Oak Street, Jourdanton, Texas 78026.

Jay Powell (Brock’s Dad), Macy Powell (Brock’s sister), Abbie Lanier, Logan Huereca scholarship recipient, Sydney Briones scholarship recipient, Reid Powell (Brock’s brother), Gena Powell (Brock’s mom).

Jay Powell (Brock’s Dad), Macy Powell (Brock’s sister), Abbie Lanier, Logan Huereca scholarship recipient, Sydney Briones scholarship recipient, Reid Powell (Brock’s brother), Gena Powell (Brock’s mom).

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