Congratulations to our 2023 All Aboard Youth Scholarship recipients. Each will receive a $1000 scholarship. Each student submitted an essay about what it has means to be a Youth Member at Trax. 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 members.
Kiera Taylor
Kiera graduated from Richard C. Spoto High School with a cumulative weighted GPA of 7.5. She plans to attend the University of California and study Biomedical Engineering. Kiera was a Collegiate Academy Ambassador and was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She received various awards including the Anne Frank Humanitarian Award, College Board National African American Recognition Award, and the Award of Excellence for Science.
“Trax is definately a unique CU to recommend as they have financial education for retirement, buying a house, car loans, paying for college, budgeting, identify theft protection, etc. One thing I can say, is they always make sure their members are on "Trax." I feel this CU appreciates its members truly with every step through their financial lives."
- Kiera Taylor
Jamar Randolph Jr
Jamar attends Florida State University where he will study Nursing. Jamar graduated from Jesuit High School where he was a member of the Italian Club, Spanish Club, Pre-Med Club, and the African American Club Vice President. Jamar was the running back for the Varsity Football team, yet still volunteered at countless community organizations including Metropolitan Ministries, Humane Society, Special Olympics, Feeding Tampa Bay, and the Big Brothers & Big Sisters Program.
“Trax Credit Union shines as a beacon of community-oriented financial services. By becoming a member of Trax Credit Union, individuals gain more than just access to financial products, they become part of a cooperative that prioritizes their well-being and actively supports their financial goals."
- Jamar Randolph Jr.
Alyssa Ruiz
Alyssa graduated from Armwood High School with a cumulative 6.0 GPA. She plans to attend Southeastern University where she will study Business Management. Alyssa was a member of the Armwood Collegiate Program where she earned her Associates of Arts Degree before graduating High School. She was in the AVID honors program, an Honor Roll student, and an active volunteer of Anointed Word Church.
“Trax Credit Union is unlike any other financial institution because they are devoted to empowering their members to embrace their financial well-being everyday. Trax CU will be there when I go to college, purchase my first car, my first home, and even when I start my own business. Climb aboard the Trax train as we ride to financial freedom!”
- Alyssa Ruiz
Jamaal Harris
Jamaal graduated from Howard W. Blake High School with a cumulative 3.5 GPA. He will be attending Capital University in Ohio to play sports and study Music Technology. Jamaal was a member of the National Honor Society and received an internship at Patel Conservatory for Music Technology. He is an active Tampa Fire Rescue Cadet and was a leader in the nonprofit back to school haircut program. Jamaal also received the WeSeeU College Bound Senior Award.
“Since Trax offers financial education, this gives people the opportunity to understand their financial do's and dont's. It's so important for people to have access to resources and knowledge that can help them make informed decisions about their finances. This kind of comprehensive education can empower you to make smart choices and set yourself up for long-term financial success.”
- Jamaal Harris
Avery Pena
Avery is a graduate of Wiregrass Ranch High School where she had a cumulative 3.5 GPA. She plans to attend Florida Atlantic University to study film. Avery received the Sutton Foster Award, was deemed the Best Segment Editor, and was a member of the Theatre Club. She was a volunteer with PB&J Ministry, as well as the VBS Program at Bay Chapel.
"I feel like Trax is on my side, like we're a team. At Trax, each time you get an A, you get a dollar, and when you graduate you get money as a token of congratulations. The Trax CU membership is so handy, along with the people who work there."
-Avery Pena
Emele Gaspar
Emele graduated from East Bay High School with a cumulative GPA of 5.95. She attends Hillsborough Community College where she is studying Mass Communications. Emele is the HCC Ybor Student Media Coordinator, the HCC Ybor Hawk Media Club Vice President and has received various awards. She received the HCC Student Excellence Award for Mass Communications, Outstanding Club Leadership and English.
“It's the personal attention of the employees that I enjoy when I enter my credit union. The primary goal is to serve members and help them maximize profits while enoying lower fees. ”
- Emele Gaspar