Tenaska awards $4,000 in college scholarships

Brandon Eck, son of Holly and Jerry Eck; Alexis Ray, daughter of Amy Myers; Mary Sanders, daughter of Bob and Carol Sanders; and Taylor Walters, daughter of David and Julie Walters. Ray’s scholarship is designated to recipients attending Piedmont Virginia Community College.

Since 2005, the company has presented 37 scholarships for a total of $28,000 to high school students in the county. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate good character, academic achievement and leadership to be recognized.

“Our company is strongly committed to educating the next generation of leaders,” said Robert Mayfield, plant manager at the Tenaska Virginia Generating Station. “We are pleased to help young men and women who have demonstrated their potential as leading citizens to earn their college degrees. It is rewarding to watch many of them return home from their college experience to become active, successful members of their communities.” – Source: Tenaska

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