The recipients for the 2022 SkillsUSA Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship have been announced:
Allison Mi State College (Pa.) Area High School
Emily Webb Dekalb County (Ala.) Technology Center
The Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship is a one-time scholarship award of $1,000 offered to outstanding high school seniors in SkillsUSA to support tuition payment at the college or post-secondary institution of their choice. Sharon Ruth Melton Myers was an active member of the McMinn County Vocational Center SkillsUSA Chapter from 1985 through 1988, where she represented her school at the local, state and national level. She served as a local officer in 1986 and 1987, Tennessee State Secretary in 1986-87 and National President in 1987-88. She also participated in the Chapter’s Opening and Closing Team in 1986-88. Following graduation from McMinn High School in 1988, Sharon continued as a tireless supporter of SkillsUSA, serving as a National Officer Trainer for several years. This scholarship honors her memory, as her life continues to positively impact SkillsUSA members today!For more information about SkillsUSA, contact:
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