Great Mills Senior Awarded SMECO Scholarship
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four 2013 scholarships to high school seniors, including one to Samantha Janey, of Great Mills, Maryland. Each year, SMECO awards four $1,500 college scholarships to students who live in the co-op’s service area. Scholarships are based on the applicants’ scholastic achievement, financial need, and school and community involvement. They include:
– Samantha F. Janey, daughter of Crystal Frederick of Great Mills, a senior at Great Mills High School. Ms. Janey participates in the National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, the Great Mills Marching Band Color Guard, softball, and indoor track. She is also secretary of the Class of 2013. She plans to study computer science at Towson University in Towson, Maryland.
– Amber Rabie, daughter of Sharon Rabie of Indian Head, a senior at Lackey High School. Ms. Rabie has received many academic honors, including the Principal’s Award, Minds in Motion, and Academic Letters, and is one of the top five students of her graduating class. She plans to study graphic design at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
– Jasmine Ammar, daughter of Rebecca Ammar of La Plata, who attends La Plata High School. Ms. Ammar plans to earn a college degree in biology. She participates in the Key Club, Student Government Association, National Honor Society, and 4-H.
– Grant Alexander Homan, son of Robert and Linda Homan of Bel Alton ,who attends La Plata High School. He plans to attend the University of Maryland and study international business. Mr. Homan has helped with many community food drives and school fund raisers, and he initiated and organized the One Warm Coat drive for the past two years, donating more than 200 coats to charity.
SMECO has awarded scholarships to 84 students over the past 20 years.
