Thirteen Orange County high school graduates were named 2018 Cox Scholars and awarded scholarships from Cox Charities, the philanthropic arm of Cox Communications, at a recent ceremony held at Angels Stadium. Cox Charities awarded scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for a total of $35,000 to graduating high school seniors for their academic success, community service, leadership and commitment to their education despite facing adversity.
Thirteen high school graduates from Orange County were recently named 2018 Cox Scholars and received scholarships for their college education. From left, bottom row: Katrina Marr, Summer Khatib, Samantha Jimenez, Jackie Rodriguez-Tapia, Jessica Nguyen and Chanelle Hawken, vice president of government and public affairs for Cox Communications. From left, top row: Allison Maynard, Christopher Cross, Kamryn Thiel, Max Eunice, Kristen Nguyen and Samantha Notthoff. Not pictured: Sean Byrne and Emmelin Guadalupe Cruz
“Our scholarship program is very important to our employees and has always been a big part of why Cox Charities exists,” said Chanelle Hawken, vice president, Government, and Public Affairs. “Cox Scholars allows us to recognize and provide financial support to students who have demonstrated a true commitment to their education and showcased exemplary leadership skills at their schools and their communities.”
The 2018 Orange County Cox Scholars are:
Capistrano Unified School District
- Max Eunice, Aliso Niguel High School
- Samantha Jimenez, San Juan Hills High School
- Summer Khatib, Aliso Niguel High School
- Katrina Marr, Aliso Niguel High School
- Allison Maynard, Capistrano Valley High School
- Kristen Nguyen, San Juan Hills High School
- Jaqueline Rodriguez-Tapia , Capistrano Valley High School
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
- Christopher Cross, Laguna Hills High School
- Kamryn Thiel , Trabuco Hills High School
Diocese of Orange
- Sean Byrne, Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Huntington Beach Unified High School District
- Jessica Nguyen, Edison High School
Anaheim Union High School District
- Emmelin Guadalupe Cruz, Katella High School
Private Christian
- Samantha Notthoff, Crean Lutheran High School
Funded by employee payroll donations that are matched by the company, Cox Charities provides support to communities in Cox Communications’ service area by awarding scholarships to high school seniors as well as grants to nonprofit organizations. A volunteer advisory board of Cox employees oversees the foundation and its giving programs.
The Cox Scholars program is open to graduating high school seniors who live in a Cox service area and meet various academic and community service criteria. For more information on the Cox Scholars program, visit www.coxcharitiesca.org.
About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.
Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For 10 years, Cox has been recognized as a best operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity 13 times. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.
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