AAAS Announces Scholarship Recipients

AAAS Announces Scholarship Recipients

AAAS, along with several other state and national associations, collaborates with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) Scholarship Committee.

Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast Educational Foundation (AAASEF) Chairman Michael Morgan, Frost Transmission, Rainbow City, AL is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 AAASEF scholarships for the 2018- 2019 academic year.

Students sponsored by Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast (AAAS) members selected to receive the scholarships are:

Makensey Badenhop Gardendale, Alabama, Southland International Trucks. Inc.
Stephanie Burgett Pinson, Alabama, Donnie’s Paint and Body
Reid Burleson Birmingham, Alabama, Big Moe Spring & Alignment
Carter Burleson Birmingham, Alabama, Big Moe Spring & Alignment
Adrian Day Montgomery, Alabama, Federated
Hillary Holcomb Vinemont, Alabama, McGriff Tire Pros
Madison Kilpatrick Cullman, Alabama, McGriff Tire Pros
Patrick Rumore Birmingham, Alabama, Southern Armature
Anna Rumore Birmingham, Alabama, Southern Armature
Charles Rumore Birmingham, Alabama, Southern Armature
Christian Stewart Trussville, Alabama, Atlas Welding Supply Company

The following scholarship recipients were awarded memorial scholarships that are endowed by AAAS members, family and friends. The memorial scholarship honorees are as follows:

Dick Bell Memorial Scholarships
Kathleen Brown Graham, Alabama, Auto Supply Company
Andrew Ellard Mobile, Alabama, Clutch and Powertrain
Emmalee Richards Lake Wales, Alabama, Auto Supply Company

Gertrude Ellis Memorial Scholarships
Olivia Kampwerth Birmingham, Alabama, Auto Electric and Carburetor
Avery Kampwerth Birmingham, Alabama, Auto Electric and Carburetor

Stan Waits Memorial Scholarship
Will Dooley Boaz, Alabama, Associate Jobbers Warehouse
Josie Hughes Crossville, Alabama, Associate Jobbers Warehouse
Justin Lee Union Grove, Alabama, Associate Jobbers Warehouse
Jesus Morales Boaz, Alabama, Associate Jobbers Warehouse

Al Hines Memorial Scholarship
Sean Connolly Marianna, Florida, TriStates Automotive
Thomas Eisman Tallahassee, Florida, Connie Liles Auto Parts

Mike Morgan Memorial Scholarship
James Durbin Prattville, Alabama, Durbin Auto Parts

Additionally, AAASEF has reserved scholarship funds for association members and employees wishing to further their education or enhance their skills at trade schools, junior colleges, manufacturer sponsored clinics, etc. This effort is aimed at enhancing and expanding the capabilities of AAAS members and employees. Chairman Morgan thanks all of the association members and industry contributors for their efforts in making this valuable program possible.

AAAS, along with several other state and national associations, collaborates with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) Scholarship Committee. Through this cooperative effort, students are able to complete one online application at www.automotivescholarships.com/AAAS and receive consideration for the AAASEF and the UAF scholarships and other industry awards.

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