Gray Panthers North Give $1,000 Scholarship to MHS Student

The Gray Panthers North MHS alumni group recently awarded $1,000 in scholarship money to a deserving MHS graduating senior, Keenan Thaxter. The following is a letter we received from Ms. Carla Estridge, College/Career Coordinator, Mulberry High School.



"June 7, 2010

"Dear Gray Panthers North:

"I just wanted to take time to say thank you so much for the scholarship you provided this year that was awarded to Keenan Thaxter. He is so appreciative and will put your money to hard work. He has been accepted into a technical program in Orlando, has already paid his deposit and is ready to enroll.

"Keenan is an amazing man who has a work ethic that would shame many adults. He has come up throught the "school of hard knocks" and is a survivor. He always has a smile on his face, always says yes sir and yes mam, always goes above and beyond what is required of him, and appreciates everything that is done for him.

"I apologize for the lateness of our response to you. This truly was our fault and I apoligize for Mrs. Barnes and myself. We had one student in mind and he was unable to meet part of the admissions requirement for his school of choice. He will be enrolling but it will probably be in January. Keenan was our second choice and has met all admissions requirements.

"Again, thank you so much for your scholarship. We hope this is something you will be able to continue in the future. Mulberry has many excellent students and there are always many who are in need of financial support.
"Sincerely,

"Carla Estridge
"College/Career Coortinator"

We also received a thank you note from Keenan, as follows:

"It was so kind of your for taking the time to recognize me for a scholarship. This will help me very much to pursue my goal at UTI.

"To The Gray Panthers North MHS Graduating Class of 1956.

"From,

"Keenan Thaxter"

Please note that in the future, the reference to the "MHS Class of 1956" will be eliminated and all reference for scholarships will be from "The Gray Panthers North."