Arkansas Business Education Association

2008 Phyllis Smith Memorial Scholarship Recipients

2007-08 ABEA President Angie Hutson(left) presents Matthew Wilson with his scholarship award at the 2008 ABEA Annual Conference on August 6, 2008.	2007-08 ABEA President Angie Hutson(left) presents Lacy Gordon with her scholarship award at the 2008 ABEA Annual Conference on August 6, 2008.
Matthew Wilson, Arkansas Tech University	Lacy Gordon, Henderson State University
Hometown is Strawberry, Arkansas in northeast Arkansas He attends Arkansas Tech University in Russellville Internship/Student Teaching – This fall at Pottsville High School His business education adviser states “Matt’s strengths are intelligence, creativity, leadership, and he is a great person.  The quality of this young man is exemplary.  He will be an excellent role model and a determined student organization adviser, as well as a teacher.” Matt’s plans are to pursue a teaching position in Arkansas and to be a positive example in his community by being involved in the school and the community.	Hometown is Nashville, Arkansas She attends Henderson State University in Arkadelphia Internship/Student Teaching – this fall Her business education adviser states “Her personal characteristics and dedication would be a great asset to any organization, as she is a respectful and responsible person who has the highest regards for education” Lacy’s plans are to also pursue a teaching position in a rural community, to earn her Master’s degree and become a National Board Certified teacher