Houston County Electric Cooperative
Dorothy H. Goodrum Scholarship Program

Each year, Houston County Electric Cooperative awards ten $1,000 scholarships to area high school seniors.  The scholarships are given in the name of Dorothy H. Goodrum, a cooperative board member from 1988 through 2004.  Mrs. Goodrum served the members of the cooperative in many board positions, including board president.

These scholarship awards are made possible by the use of unclaimed capital credit funds  that have been returned by the State of Texas each year.  Using these funds, HCEC has been able to support higher education for the children of cooperative members.  The number of scholarships and the amount awarded could vary annually based on the unclaimed capital credit payments for that year.

A senior is eligible if his or her parents or legal guardians are active Houston County Electric Cooperative members whose permanent residence receives power from the cooperative.  Scholarship awards are given based on community involvement, academic success, leadership, and achievements.  Applications are distributed and reviewed each spring.

2009 Scholarship Recipients

The 2009 college-bound recipients are: Kelli Bowman of Grapeland, daughter of Glenn and Ginger Bowman; Tyler Gardner of Lovelady, son of Charles and Rhonda Gardner; Aley LaRue of Groveton, daughter of Jason and Vicky LaRue; Kayla Lawrence of Midway, daughter of Ronnie and Melissa Lawrence; Lacy Lovell of Kennard, daughter of Sam and Kay Lovell; Jay Maxwell of Crockettt, son of Kevin and Diana Maxwell; Elizabeth Reynolds of Centerville, daughter of David and Carol Reynolds; Brian Simpson of Latexo, son of Alton and Barbara Simpson; Amy Lynne Terry of Oakwood, daughter of Bobby and Jane Terry.

One scholarship was awarded to a senior who will be attending a technical school. The 2009 recipient is Cody Currie of Lovelady, son of Mack and Teresa Currie.

The Board of Directors, General Manager and employees of Houston County Electric Co-op would like to wish the 2009 scholarship recipients the best of luck and much success in their future endeavors.