{"id":74,"date":"2021-10-07T13:46:40","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T13:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ectc.kctcsstage.wpengine.com\/?p=74"},"modified":"2022-04-22T18:10:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T18:10:50","slug":"meet-our-scholarship-recipients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/meet-our-scholarship-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Scholarship Recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div  id=\"_ytid_83675\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xakztzke5YY?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&modestbranding=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img class=\"epyt-facade-poster\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Xakztzke5YY\/maxresdefault.jpg?ssl=1\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"510\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectc.kctcsstage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr1.jpg?resize=510%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr1.jpg?w=510&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<p>\"My parents came to America from Cuba for a better life, but received little help and had to learn things on their own. I plan on working in business management once I graduate from . Receiving the Hudson First Generation Scholarship brings me closer to my dream of helping others. I want to give back in the future like the Hudsons did by helping me. Thank you for inspiring me to continue pushing on to greater things!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Elizabeth Pino, Hudson First Generation Scholarship Recipient<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<p>\"I worked in manufacturing for 22 years, but when my employer closed, I decided to get my Computerized Manufacturing &amp; Machining degree so I could find a great job in the future. This scholarship will help me afford to commute 75 miles round-trip for the 4 days a week I come to the Elizabethtown campus. I look forward to graduating and using my degree to support my family and build a new home in the future.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Shannon Heavrin, Gene Haas Scholarship Recipient<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectc.kctcsstage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr2.jpg?resize=469%2C469&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr2.jpg?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr2.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"385\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectc.kctcsstage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr3.jpg?resize=385%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr3.jpg?w=385&amp;ssl=1 385w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr3.jpg?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<p>\"My mom was a great cook and after countless hours being in the kitchen with her, I decided this path was meant for me. I love seeing people enjoy a well-cooked meal I made. After the passing of my husband and provider, I decided to go back to school and get my degree in Catering and become a personal chef. I want to thank the donors who help people like me succeed in life. It's a blessing to know that there are donors who care about others.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Lisa Smith, KCTCS John T. Smith Scholarship Recipient<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<p>\"Thank you for supporting  scholarships. I'm still working and supporting my family while taking classes to begin my career, so it helps to have this scholarship to fund my tuition. Although I don't know you personally, I feel like I know you through your generosity and am encouraged by it. I hope to do the same for someone in the future when I'm a welder.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-James McIntosh, L.F. and Ruth Brewer Endowed Memorial Scholarship Recipient<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"385\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectc.kctcsstage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr4.jpg?resize=385%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr4.jpg?w=385&amp;ssl=1 385w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr4.jpg?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\"My parents came to America from Cuba for a better life, but received little help and had to learn things [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":75,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[4,1],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr1.jpg?fit=510%2C512&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr1.jpg?resize=510%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/sr1.jpg?resize=510%2C512&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"kctcsstage","author_link":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/author\/kctcsstage\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ectcforbetterlives.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}