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NUCA of Central Florida is proud to present the J . Mitchell Ellington Scholarship 2022 Recipients
Remington Dix is the son of Mellisa and Russ Dix . A recent graduate of Space Coast Jr / Sr high School , Remington will be attending Knox College in Galesburg , Illinois where he plans to study engineering . He specifically has an interest in the fields of Architecture , Space and Railway . The coming years will be busy for Remington as he will play college football as well as focusing on his studies . One look at the glowing references from his employer and counselor tells you , he is up for the challenge . In addition to football , Remington enjoys hunting , boating and fishing .
Bryson Gammage is the son of Brenda and Vinson Gammage . Bryson graduated from Lyman High School in 2021 and has been attending Seminole State College full time , while also working full time . Bryson plans to transfer to UCF where he will major in Environmental Engineering and minor in Conservation Biology . His major and minor will enable him to work in the sustainable development sector where he can make a difference in the impact of construction on the environment .
Vincenzo Mersino is the son of Marisa and Marco Mersino ( Mersino Dewatering ). Vincenzo graduated from Luke M Powers Catholic High School in 2020 and has been attending Ava Maria University in Southwest Florida . This year Vincenzo is changing his major from Business to Theology in order to advance his knowledge into the Catholic Church and its teachings . After graduation , he plans to go to welding school to become a certified welder . Vincenzo enjoys most sports , especially hockey – he is from Minnesota after all – playing cards with family and friends .
We wish Remington , Bryson & Vincenzo much success and a bright future !
Thank you to our Scholarship Committee : Dennis Rencoukos , Chairman ; Rick Bolinger , Rodd Litchfield , and Joe Weber , Sr .
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