POST P SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO GASTON CHRISTIAN GRADUATES
Post P of the Travelers Protective Association of America recently presented its annual scholarship to Aaron Main, Jenna Nicholson, and Sammari Tate, 2024 graduates of Gaston Christian School.
Aaron, Jenna, and Sammari were chosen to receive a $500 scholarship for their academic achievement, outstanding character, community service involvement, and exemplification of the three cardinal virtues of TPA – TRUTH, PATRIOTISM, AND ALTRUISM. Aaron will be attending Cleveland Community College, Jenna will attend Central Piedmont Community College, and Sammari will attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte this fall.
Travelers Protective Association of America promotes safety, with a special focus on child safety, and is widely known for its “WATCH THAT CHILD” and “MAKE SAFETY FIRST and MAKE IT LAST” ongoing campaigns as well as for its C.H.A.D. (Children Have an Identity) project. The stickers provide child identification and are used on carseats, bookbags, bike helmets, skateboards, etc. TPA is also a leader in providing a wide range of community service both locally and nationally.
TPA is a 133 year old fraternal, benefits organization that continues to grow both locally and nationally in its membership and its many services. For more information on the Travelers Protective Association/Post P, membership, safety projects, etc., contact David Payseur, Secretary, at 704/865-3005.
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Front row: (L to R) Linda Payseur (Chapter President) and Abby Gathings (scholarship committee member); Back row: (L to R) James Ruppe (scholarship committee member), Aaron Main, David Payseur, Jenna Nicholson, Sammari Tate, and Audrey Hunt (scholarship committee member).