AIKEN, S.C. (April 18, 2024) – Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), the Savannah River Site liquid waste contractor, has awarded 17 college scholarships to students who are children of SRMC employees.
Each of these high school seniors received a $4,000 scholarship. The winning applications were selected based on an essay submission, grade point average, and leadership and scholarship achievement. SRMC recognized the awardees at its annual Family Scholarship awards banquet on March 26.
SRMC awarded scholarships to 17 students attending either four-year institutions or technical schools.
Dr. Dave Olson, SRMC President and Program Manager, said SRMC appreciates the hard work and dedication of its employees, and the family scholarship program is one way for the company to show our appreciation by providing financial assistance to their children that are pursuing a higher education.
“This program is highly anticipated each year by SRMC parents with children preparing to enter college,” Olson said. “My favorite part of the process is its culmination, the moment that I am face-to-face with the recipients witnessing their enthusiasm and talking to them about their promising futures as their proud parents stand at their sides. It’s very heartwarming.”
The winners of the 2024 SRMC Family Scholarship Program are:
Jamie Castillo (Kristen Anson and Andres Castillo)
Dakota Cheek (Theresa Cheek)
Omari Hendrix, Jr. (Omari and Shasai Hendrix, Sr.)
James Huff (Thomas and Jennifer Huff)
Piper Kerlin (David Kerlin)
Caroline Kidd (David and Melissa Kidd)
Mackenzie Lucas (Michael and Faith Weigle)
Mariann Marmal (Joe and Hoda Marmal)
Blake McLemore (Steve and Paige McLemore)
Addison Morgan (Drew and Tiffany Morgan)
Carleigh Oerman (Jason and Jennifer Oerman)
Jada Ray (Darryl and Janice Ray)
James Saxon IV (James Saxon III and Melinda Noe)
Quinn Schweder (Mark Schweder)
Paige Spires (Keith and Allison Spires)
Megan Williams (Henry and Romonda Williams)
JP Windham (John and Heidi Windham)
SRMC comprises parent company BWX Technologies, Inc. with partners Amentum and Fluor. Its team brings the capabilities necessary to accelerate cleanup at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site through safe nuclear operations, optimized and integrated mission execution, and strong corporate governance.
Savannah River Mission Completion awarded 17 Family Scholarships to children of SRMC employees. From left, SRMC President and Program Manager Dr. Dave Olson, Chief of Staff Larry Ling, Jamie Castillo, James Huff, James Saxon, IV, Dakota Cheek, Mariann Marmal, Piper Kerlin, Mackenzie Lucas, Addison Morgan, Paige Spires, Jada Ray, Carleigh Oerman, Quinn Schweder, JP Windham, Megan Williams, Omari Hendrix, Jr., Blake McLemore, Caroline Kidd, Chief Administrative Officer Mark Barth, and Chief Operations Officer Wyatt Clark.