Congratulations to Our 2024 Scholarship Recipients!
The Giorgianni Legacy Scholarship: Awarded $2,500 to one individual who submitted a video expressing what legacy means to them and how they plan to leave their mark.
The Trade/Vocational Scholarship: Awarded $500 to one individual who crafted an essay on the theme of "People Helping People." Applicants reflected on how they intend to use their trade to positively impact others.
The Trax Academic Scholarship: Awarded $1,000 each to seven individuals who submitted an essay about designing a financial literacy program tailored for high school students in their community. Their essays outlined key components of their proposed programs, emphasizing how these initiatives would equip young people with the knowledge and skills necessary for financial independence.
Applications were evaluated based on categories that include, but are not limited to Community Involvement, Educational Accolades, Overall Grade Point Average, and Credit Union knowledge. Thank you to all those who applied, and we encourage you to apply again next year! We wish you each good luck in your future endeavors and are proud to call you Trax members!
Savannah Young
Savannah graduated from Armwood High School with a cumulative 3.6 GPA and plans to attend the University of South Florida, where she will study Nursing. Savannah served as President of her school’s Asian Student Union, the Philippine Cultural Foundation’s Youth Advisory Board, and the Philippine Youth Red Cross Club. She also served in her school’s National Honor Society, was a member of the Key Club, and found time to play Tennis and be a part of her school’s
Orchestra.
Anthony Halcyon
Trade/Vocational Scholarship Winner
Anthony plans to attend the University of Florida to get his Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Analysis. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Environmental Management with a 3.92 GPA and a Master’s in Soil and Water Science with a 3.83 GPA. Anthony has done humanitarian work in Tanzania that helped give 3300 villagers accessible drinking water.
Trax Academic Scholarship Winners
Congrats to all 7 recipients!
Logan Shoop
Logan graduated from Jule F. Sumner High School with a cumulative 4.0 GPA. He plans to attend the University of Florida, where he will study Finance. Logan was a member of his school’s National Honor Society and Key Club. He graduated #6 in his class! He also volunteered at various fairs to teach people about livestock and cattle.
Jessimar Quintana
Jessimar currently attends the University of Florida with a cumulative 3.75 GPA and is studying Agriculture Education. During high school, she was involved in the National Honor Society and Future Farmers of America. Jessimar volunteers at local food banks, pregnancy care centers, and a local organization dedicated to helping the agriculture labor workers.
Jazzmine Anderson
Jazzmine currently attends Bethune-Cookman University studying Criminal Justice and has a cumulative 3.8 GPA. She has been an Honor Roll student, participated in ROTC, and Student Government. During her spare time she volunteers to help feed the homeless and also helps at a juvenile detention center.
Alyson Partain
Alyson graduated from Pasco High School in 2021 with a cumulative 3.78 GPA. She then went on to get an undergraduate degree from Liberty University. Alyson now attends Wingate University to obtain her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. During her time at Pasco High School, she graduated with a Cambridge International Diploma, was a member of the National Honor Society, and was the Captain of her Cheer team. Alyson previously served in her church’s special needs ministry and currently serves as a Camp Counselor for her church’s summer camps.
Megan Partain
Megan graduated from Pasco High School in 2019. She currently attends the University of Lynchburg and plans to get her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has a cumulative 3.82 GPA. During her time in high school, she received a Cambridge International Diploma, was the Captain of her Cheer team, and was a member of the National Honor Society. In her Graduate program, she is a member of both Geriatric and Pediatric special interest groups and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy.
Jacob Partain
Jacob graduated from Pasco High School in 2023. He currently attends Liberty University, where he studies business administration. He has a cumulative 3.82 GPA and is the Vice President of Finance for the Global Strategy and Supply Chain Association. During his time at Pasco High School, he was the Vice President of Environmental Management Club and received a Cambridge International Diploma. He also found time to be on the Football, Soccer, and Golf teams at his high school.
Da'Nae Turner
Da’Nae attends Florida A&M University with a cumulative 3.65 GPA where she studies Nursing. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at her university. Da’Nae has been a member of the Health Occupation Students of America and spends her time volunteering at a nursing home and feeding the homeless.