OXNARD, Mich.–After Genisys Credit Union and the Oxford Chamber of Commerce earlier this year launched the Genisys Credit Union Community Pride Scholarship, four graduates of Oxford High School (OHS) have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship: Luke Farwell, Kennedy Konkle, Emma Riddle, and Makenzie Lawrey.
“As Luke, Kennedy, Emma, and Makenzie move into the next stages of their education, we are honored to offer them support as they pursue their educational and life goals,” said Jackie Buchanan, president and CEO of Genisys Credit Union.
As part of the scholarship, applicants needed to reflect and answer the question, “What does the Oxford community mean to you?” The selected recipients displayed a great level of dedication to their communities, passions, and academics.
- Farwell will be attending College for Creative Studies to study Illustration. One of his recent paintings was chosen by Michigan Gov, Gretchen Whitmer as the cover for the State of the State Address Program.
- Kennedy Konkle received her admission to Lake Superior State University to study Environmental Science. She participated in a three day Environmental Wilderness Expedition through Santa Fe National Forest. Another passion of hers is working with Leader Dogs for the Blind; she has raised three Leader Dogs with one of them graduating training to be placed with a client. “
- Emma Riddle is attending Michigan State University to study global history. Throughout high school, she was active in the OHS Marching Band and assisted “Oxford Gives Back,” a student-led charity
- Makenzie Lawrey will be studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Health Administration at Baker College. She is a member of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and Motor City Mitten Mission. Makenzie helped raise $15,000 for her brother in order for him to get a seizure alert service dog.
“As an Oxford Alumni and parent, it was great to see the Oxford Chamber and Genisys Credit Union partner in giving back to the Oxford community,” said Jeffrey Roe, Oxford Chamber president. “We had some outstanding candidates to select from with diverse passions and goals. We hope these students leverage these scholarships to continue pursuing their goals with the same work ethic they have shown to date.”