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The Athens State University Foundation conducted its annual Scholarship Luncheon in April. The event honors scholarship recipients and donors each academic year. This year's speaker was Lauren Clark. Below are her remarks:
It is my privilege to be speaking to you today. I would like to thank Mr. Rick Mould for this opportunity. He asked me to share with you my educational journey and how my scholarship has played such a vital part in me obtaining my goals. An Athens Bible School graduate, I transferred to Calhoun Community College and then here to Athens State University to pursue a degree in Acquisition and Contract Management with a minor in International Business. My choice of minor allowed me to qualify for the NAITA Scholarship. This opened a door for me, relieving some of the financial burden that comes with pursuing a higher level of education. I was employed on a part time basis as a work study here at the University allowing me more free time to support ASU in areas of service. I have participated twice in the phone-a-thon, a fund raiser for the University. |
Lauren Clark |
This past year I have been given the great honor to serve on this year’s Founder Court, preside as your Head Athenian and Junior Class President, and selected by my peers and faculty as Ms. Athens State University. These opportunities are helping me to obtain strong leadership potential. Sometimes this is not easy and makes for challenging decisions. I am thankful to serve under the direction of leaders who believe in me and help guide me as I learn how to be a more effective leader. I am truly enjoying all the opportunities that are being given me, hoping to give back to the University as it has given to me.
I would like to encourage all of our students here today to desire to be beyond the status quo. ASU has seen great potential in each of us as they have invested in our future. We should challenge ourselves to accomplish great things with our education and opportunities. Without the University’s support, obtaining education goals would have been difficult, if not impossible, for many. The many scholarships that are awarded to students will enable us to fulfill those goals that we have set for our lives. Let us be determined and strong and finish well - looking forward to our future and what it holds in store for us.
Lastly, let me say thank you to ASU for seeing the potential in each of us and investing in our future. You have played a huge role in shaping us into future leaders. The support given to us is greatly appreciated.
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