Fall season will soon be here and with it brings cooler days, football season, back to school and for seven college freshman it means a deeper appreciation for how volunteering can change lives and how Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary has impacted their life!

Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary awarded 7 teen volunteers college scholarships beginning their freshman year in college.

“This is a gift that is awarded to our teen volunteers who are committed to volunteering, and being leaders in Medical Center Hospital Teen Leadership Program. They have met requirements and plan to major in a healthcare field.” expressed Louise Hutson, Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary Junior Volunteer Sponsor.

Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship per semester and depending upon the college, transcript and GPA they may receive a total of either a $4,000 or $8,000 scholarship through their graduation date.

“Many of the teens who are awarded scholarships begin at the age of 14 and stay with us through their high school graduation. I am honored to know such wonderful teens who become service-minded adults right before our eyes.” stated Patricia Q. Garcia, Director of Volunteer Services, Medical Center Hospital. 

Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary currently has 16 other students on their scholarship program.  Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary is Medical Center Hospital’s longest standing partner for the last 56 years. 

Recipients and colleges in which they have been accepted are:
Aira Austria, Andrews, Texas – Texas Tech University 
Samatha Canlas, Odessa, Texas – University at Texas at Austin  
Ruby Espinoza, Midland, Texas – Odessa College 
Steven Fierro, Andrews, Texas - University at Texas of the Permian Basin 
Diana Juarez, Odessa, Texas- Odessa College 
Quinshae Heliton – Odessa College 
Emily  Crain, Odessa, Texas- McMurry University