The ReMA Gulf Coast Region (GCR) has selected 22 students as winners in its annual scholarship program, matching its record total in 2023. Each student will receive $2,000 to apply toward tuition at any accredited educational institution designed to meet the requirements for an academic, professional, or occupational degree for the 2024-2025 academic year.
GCR awards scholarships to select students who are dependents of employees of GCR member companies.
“This scholarship program is a great way to not just help and support students going to college or trade school, but also spotlight and recognize the member companies their parents’ are part of,” said Emily Ziegler, vice president of Davis Iron and Metal and co-chair of the GCR scholarship program.
This year’s scholarship winners, along with their sponsoring ReMA/GCR member company and the school they will attend, are as follows:
Garrett Adams, Yaffe Metals; Oklahoma State University
Waylon Adams, Yaffe Metals; University of Tulsa
Kiley Benitez, Monterrey Iron & Metal; St. Phillips College
Mason Bush, Wright’s Scrap Metals Inc.; University of Texas at Austin
Lesly Corona, Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling; Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Lucas Dexter, All Metal Recycling; Kansas State University
Raegan Drummond, Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling; Baton Rouge Community College
Melina Flores, Allied Alloys; University of Houston
Kinley Funderburk, Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling; Louisiana State University
Maria Gonzalez, EXIM Inc.; Texas Tech University
Martin Gonzalez, Davis Iron & Metal Inc.; University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Tanvi Gupta, MP&T International; University of Texas at Austin
Yashi Gupta, MP&T International; University of Texas at Austin
Sydney Jansen, Sierra International Machinery; Tyler Junior College
Cameron Johnson, Commercial Metals Co.; Texas Tech University
Addison Landrum, Jackson Iron & Metal Co. Inc.; Holmes Community College
Camille McIntyre, Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling; The University of Southern Mississippi
Hunter Price, Metal Recycling Corporation; University of Arkansas Medical School
Angelina Quigley, Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling; Southeastern Louisiana University
Gabriel Short, Metal Recycling Corporation; University of Central Arkansas
Margaret Stout, Himes Service Co.; Texas State University
Maddie White, Yaffe Metals; Northeastern State University–Tahlequah
The GCR scholarship program operates under the auspices of the William A. Bushman Memorial Scholarship Fund. GCR raises funds for the scholarship program through an annual golf tournament and direct donations.
“The scholarship program is a great way for GCR members to give back to the community and help support the next generation,” Ziegler said.
The ReMA Gulf Coast Region (GCR) has selected 22 students as winners in its annual...