2018 IWSA Scholarship Recipients
Javier Salas Mendez
Javier Salas Mendez is currently attending John F. Kennedy HS. He is currently the President of National Technical Honor Society, the President of the Mathematics Honor Society, a member of the National Honor Society and the Emerald Battalion Command Sergeant Major of Junior Army Reserve Officer Training Corps to name a few. He has volunteered for the San Antonio Habitat for Humanity, Snack Pak 4 kids and the San Antonio Food Bank. He is planning to attend Texas A&M University, College Station with a major in Business Administration. He would like to provide affordable Health Care for his community.
John S. Hodge
John S. Hodge is currently attending Boerne HS. He is a member of Boerne HS Choir, where he achieved Texas All State Choir, 1 st chair bass. He is also a member if National Honor Society, Boerne Community Theater and Boerne HS Environmental Club where is has served as Treasurer. He has volunteered at Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries, Cibolo Nature Center and High school sporting events with Boerne Choir. He as offered two internships in Japan his Junior year with Yamazaki Mazak Corporation and Brother Industries. This summer, he will intern with a renewable energy contractor. He is planning on attending the University of Texas in Austin with a major in International Business. He would like to own his own renewable energy company at an international level.
Alicia Rose Ambler
Alicia Rose Ambler is currently attending Travis Early College HS. She has attended several summer programs at UTSA, San Antonio College and St. Mary’s University. She has volunteered at Kym’s Kids Youth Program and Monte Vista Historical Association. She has already completed 33 college hours and 160 hours of community service. She has interned at the Texas Department of Transportation and has had multiple summer jobs throughout her HS career. She will attend Sam Houston State University with a major in Business; She would like to focus in Market Analysis with a minor is media studies.
Taylor Lynn Hamilton
Taylor Lynn Hamilton is currently attending East Central HS. She is a member of FFA where she raises and shows pigs. She is on the Agricultural Skills Demonstration Team and earned a varsity letter for placing at the State Livestock Judging competition at Texas A&M University. She earned the Lone Star FFA Degree and was elected FFA Sweetheart. She a member of the National Honor Society, band and softball team. She was selected to represent East Central HS this past summer at Girls State. She has devoted countless community service hours in organizations off campus such as her church and local fire department. She will be attending Texas Lutheran University this fall with a major in Accounting.
Madelyn Hornburg
Madelyn Hornburg is currently attending Smithson Valley HS. She is a member of FCCLA, which is Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Student Council and National Honors Society. She has completed over 200 service hours in her high school career. She did a 2 week mission trip to Guatemala where she helped install water filters and built stoves in 36 homes and 2 schools. She will be attending Texas A&M University, College Station and take part of their five year masters program for accounting. She is planning to get a minor in forensic science and pursue a career in forensic accounting.
Jared Michael Chappelle
Jared Michael Chappelle is currently attending Smithson Valley HS. He is an Eagle Scout, serving as Assistant Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader, which are the highest leadership positions in Scouting. He is also a member of the Ranger marching and concert band where he is currently 1st chair saxophone, and earned 1 st division rating at Solo & Ensemble this year. He is also part of the Cyberpatriots team. He is plans to attend UTSA and majoring in Accounting. He would like to become a CPA.
