The Chair of the Scholarship Fund, COL
Russ Henderson, presented Scholarship Fund grants to six deserving cadets at
the May dinner meeting. The Selection Committee was greatly impressed by the
outstanding achievements, poise, and confidence of each of the cadets
interviewed. Each cadet demonstrates tremendous promise as a future officer of
the United States of America. This year six outstanding cadets were awarded
total of $10,500. Listed is the name of the cadet, high school, and school he/she
will attend in the fall:
Left to Right:
C/Cpt Christian McCrae-Thompson, West Potomac High School, Johnson C.
Smith University;
C/CPT Eduardo Vazquez, Gar-Field High School, Virginia Military Institute;
C/CPT Darian Caponi, Mount Vernon High School, George Mason
University;C/CPT Kenia Hurtado, Thomas Edison High School, Virginia Military Institute;
C/CPT Rene I. Rodriguez, T C Williams High School,
Odom University; and
C/LtCol Joseph Bianca, Quantico High School,
Auburn University.
We are encouraged
by the quality of this year’s scholarship recipients. We are also proud of our
chapter members who regularly contribute to the fund, keeping it strong so that
each year we are able to support future officers.
