A'E' ROBERT FRIEDMAN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

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A.E. ROBERT FRIEDMAN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
The trust was established to provide educational
opportunities. The A.E. Robert Friedman
Scholarship is open to any high school senior or
college age student seeking to further their
education. Applicants must have an active PDCA
member sponsor them through a nomination letter
submitted to PDCA Headquarters.

• 2008 Trustees
• Doug Hampton, Chair
• Ned Lyerly
• Paul Corey
• Charles F. Mann, IV
• Greg Schnurr
• Brad Ghaster

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SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENTS
Clayton Bargston
I want you to know how much I appreciate the
awesome and generous scholarship you have granted
me. This is an immense help in allowing me to
spend the needed time and effort on my studies.
I also want to thank Mr. Jeff Miller and Mr.
Michael Day for their interest and for taking
their time to write nomination letters for me.
And thank you, Ms. McDermott, for helping get
everything done on time you made the application
process go so smoothly!
Nominated by Sunshine Painting Corporation
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SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENTS
Christy L. Whittemore

• As a young college student at Ball State
  University, I would like to express my gratitude
  to the PDCA trustees for the scholarship I have
  been awarded. This scholarship will serve as a
  financial aid throughout my attendance at Ball
  State University, and it is very much
  appreciated. So far, I have completed one
  semester at Ball State and am currently holding a
  3.94 GPA. Once again, I would like to thank the
  PDCA for their generosity and support for
  students who wish to receive a higher education.

Nominated by Odle, Inc., Peter T. Mahlock, VP
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Walter D. Burks
SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENTS

• I am a graduate of Highland School of Technology
  in Gastonia, NC. During high school I was very
  active in student government and also Student
  Body President during my senior year. I am
  currently attending East Carolina University
  where I plan to major in Political Science. I
  chose Political Science to someday become
  involved in politics and government affairs.
  Thank you to PDCA and the scholarship trustees
  for awarding me the means to accomplish my goals.

Nominated by Charlotte Paint Co., Larry
Garland
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SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENTS
Daniel G. Powers

• I have one educational goal, and that is to
  understand the history of man to determine the
  trends of the future. My enthusiasm for history
  has lead me to pursue a degree in higher
  education. My life goals will balance my nature
  of keeping fit and healthy and having a great
  family! Thank you PDCA and the trustees of the
  scholarship for giving me this opportunity to
  help others.

Nominated by W.W. Nash Sons, Inc., Rod Nash
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SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENTS
Julie M. Knight
As an Accounting Student at the Washington
University in St. Louis, I greatly appreciate
receiving this scholarship and am thankful to
all of those who made this possible. With this
money, I will be able to complete my schooling
and graduate with a more manageable debt load.
Thank You!
Nominated by CitiStar, Inc., Jim Knight