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Richard E. Moreland Memorial Scholarship

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2006 Scholarship Recipients

Colin Thomas Dean
Returning for his third installment of a $4,000 scholarship from the Richard E. Moreland Scholarship fund is Colin Thomas Dean. Colin is the son of David Dean, who is employed by Rinker Materials Hydro Conduit Division, and Patricia Dean. Colin graduated from The First Academy in 2003 and is attending the University of Florida where he is majoring in Communications and Journalism.

Ariane "Ari" Jeanine Roche
Returning for her second installament of a 4,000 scholarship from the Richard E. Moreland Scholarship is Ariane "Ari" Jeanine Roche. Ari Roche is the daughter of Jim Roche and Mary Roche. Ari graduated from Olympia High School in 2004 and is attending Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts where she is majoring in Business/Accelerated Management.

Ashleigh Amanda Darnell
This year's recipient of the $4,000 scholarship to a high school graduate in 2006, receiving her first $1,000 installment, from the Richard E. Moreland Scholarship is Ashleigh Amanda Darnell who is the daughter of Tom Darnell, who is employed by Lynch Oil Co., Inc., and Cindy Dean. Ashleigh graduated from Harmony High School in 2006 and plans on attending the Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Virginia where she plans on majoring in Biology and Equine Studies. Ashleigh plans on pursuing a career in the equine and pharmacology industries.

Ashleigh’s class ranking was four out of 214 students, and she graduated with a 4.5964 weighted GPA.

Ashleigh has received the President’s Award for Education Excellence. She was a member of the National Honor Society and participated on the cross country team, yearbook staff, fellowship of Christian Athletes, Envirothon Team and was Vice President of Best Buddies.

Cory Charles Porteus
The recipient of the college one–time only $1,000 Scholarship from the Richard E. Moreland Scholarship went to Cory Charles Porteus. Cory is the son of Steve Porteus, who is employed by Ring Power Corporation, and Penny Porteus. Cory graduated from East Ridge High School in 2005 and is attending the University of Tampa where he is majoring in biology.

After completion of his biology degree, Cory will attend a chiropractor school for four years then become a practicing chiropractor.

Cory is a biology tutor and a chemistry lab assistant at the university.

Kristopher Alan Shotwell
The recipient of a one–time only $500 Meritorious Scholarship from the Richard E. Moreland Scholarship went to Kristopher Alan Shotwell. Kristopher is the son of Larry Shotwell, who is employed by Phillips & Jordan, Inc., and Nancy Shotwell. Kristopher graduated from Freedom High School in 2006 and will be attending Morrisville State College in Morrisville, NY.

Timothy Glenn Bullington
The recipient of a one–time only $500 Meritorious Scholarship from the Richard E. Moreland Scholarship went to Timothy Glenn Bullington. Timothy is the son of Rick Bullington, who is employed by Central Florida Tapping & Construction Services, Inc., and Bobbi Bullington. Timothy graduated from Lake Mary High School in 2006 and will be attending the University of North Florida where he will be majoring in Civil Engineering.

Vaasha Shanni Lutchman
The recipient of a one–time only $500 Meritorious Scholarship from the Richard E. Moreland Scholarship went to Vaasha Shanni Lutchman. Vaasha is the daughter of Dipchand Lutchman, who is employed by Hubbard Construction Company, Inc., and Chandra Lutchman. Vaasha Lutchman graduated from Cypress Creek High School in 2006 and will be attending Florida State University where she will be majoring in Environmental Engineering.

Stacy L. Pohlman
The recipient of a one–time only $500 Meritorious Scholarship from the Richard E. Moreland Scholarship went to Stacy L. Pohlman. Stacy is the daughter of Teri Pohlman, who is employed by Rain for Rent, and Kevin Pohlman. Stacy Pohlman Belleview High School in 2006 and will be attending the University of Northern Florida where she will be majoring in pre-pharmacy.

Mid Florida U&TCA Congratulates Colin,
Ari, Ashleigh, Cory, Kristopher, Timothy, Vaasha and Stacy on their achievements.
Best of luck to all of you! 


Richard E. Moreland Memorial Scholarship Award History

Year Amount Recipient Parents Company Affiliation
2006 $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years) Ashleigh Amanda Darnell Tom Darnell & Cindy Dean Lynch Oil Co., Inc
  $1,000 Cory Charles Porteus Steve & Penny Porteus Ring Power Corporation
  $500.00 Meritorious Award Kristopher Alan Shotwell Larry & Nancy Shotwell Phillips & Jordan, Inc.
  $500.00 Meritorious Award Timothy Glenn Bullington Rick & Bobbi Bullington Central Florida Tapping & Construction Services, Inc.
  $500.00 Meritorious Award Vaasha Shanni Lutchman Dipchand & Chandra Lutchman Hubbard Construction Company, Inc.
  $500.00 Meritorious Award Stacy L. Pohlman Teri & Kevin Pohlman Rain for Rent
2005 $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years) Ariane "Ari" Jeanine Roche Jim & Mary Roche Tresca Machinery, Inc.
  $1,000 Jena Marie Roche Jim & Mary Roche Tresca Machinery, Inc.
2004 $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years) Colin Thomas Dean David & Patricia Dean Rinker Materials Hydro Conduit Division
  $1,000 Courtney Johnson Tucker Paul & Deborah Johnson
Daughter-in-law of Joe Tucker
Southland Construction, Inc.
2003 $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years) John M. Wirka, Jr. John & Allison Wirka Hughes Supply, Inc.
  $1,000 Cathy Ann Clough Carter & Diane Clough
Niece of Ambrose "Henry" Mueller
Jones Bros., Inc.
2002 $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years) Megan Elizabeth Jerabek Gary & Cheryl Jerabek Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc.
  $1,000 Ryan Russell Donoghue Jerry & Michele Donoghue Amick Construction, Ltd.
  $1,000 Mark Douglas Vann Howard & Lisa Vann Conrad Yelvington Distributors, Inc.
  $1,000 Laura Mae Rollins Keith & Gayle Rollins Environmental Composites, Inc.
2001 $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years) Rachael Elizabeth Armstrong Grace Hennessy Castille Company, Inc.
  $1,000 one time only Rebecca Angeliz Diaz Angel & Sonia Diaz L. B. Smith, Inc.
2000 $1,500 Drew David Erickson Dave & Patti Erickson Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc.
  $1,500 Jennifer Diane Whittaker Nelson Whittaker Southland Construction, Inc.
1999 $1,500 Kermit Chalavet Salivia Fred & Amnerys Salivia Pavex Corporation
  $1,500 Jamie Suzanne Stuart James & Carolyn Stuart Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc.
1998 $1,000 Nicholas Batchelor Tim & Laureen Batchelor Florida Concrete Pipe Corporation
  $1,000 Mary Denise Gellhause James & Robin Gellhause Bob's Barricades, Inc.
1997 $1,000 Mary Denise Gellhause James & Robin Gellhause Bob's Barricades, Inc.
1996 $1,000 Amanda Joanne Foote Mr. & Mrs. Kerry Foote Hubbard Construction Company
1995 $1,000 Nicholas Batchelor Tim & Laureen Batchelor Florida Concrete Pipe Corporation
1994 $1,000 Danny Mello Steve & Karon Mello CSR Rinker Materials
1993   information not available    
1992 $1,000 Kenny Bare Ken & Phyllis Bare JMHC, Inc.
1991 $1,000 Kenneth Hart    
1990 $1,000 Brian Pikalow    
1989 $1,000 Jennifer A. Hickey