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2023 Stan and Thelma Plumlee Technical Scholarship - $2,000
Press Release: Issued 04/26/2023
The Board of Directors of the Tennessee Housing Association announced today that Trenton B. Jones of Sneedville, Tennessee, has been selected to receive a 2023 Stan and Thelma Plumlee Technical Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000. Mr. Jones is a senior at Hancock County Middle/High School in Sneedville, Tennessee.
This technical scholarship is awarded by the Tennessee Housing Association, as an honor to the late Stan Plumlee of West Tennessee. Mr. Plumlee was a pioneer of the manufactured housing industry. He was a man of upstanding character, tremendous compassion and dedication, an avid proponent of higher education, and a friend to all.
Executive Director, Marla McAfee, stated “In recent years, constructed-related industries have had very few individuals apply for educational assistance, whose intent was to pursue advanced training through a trade or technical school. The Tennessee Housing Association values these gifted students and appreciates their specific talents and ambitions. Currently, there are an estimated 650,000 construction-related jobs available across the nation. The manufactured housing industry is one of many construction-related businesses who are successful due to specialized artisans. We commend Trenton’s desire to continue his education in the trades.
The Scholarship Committee looks for well-rounded students, and those with a vision of what they wish to accomplish in their future professional careers. Trenton is a great choice for this award. It takes self-discipline to manage academics, extra-curricular activities/clubs, and to work simultaneously. Trenton is already a successful entrepreneur! We have no doubt Trenton will succeed in his academic pursuits, as well as in life.”
Trenton plans to attend the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) of Morristown to pursue a certification in welding and would like to participate in an introduction on the use of heavy equipment.
The Tennessee Housing Association looks forward to following the academic pursuit of Trenton, and we will celebrate his successes along the way.
Trenton B. Jones,
Hancock County Middle/High School
Sneedville, TN
Educating our Youth
Honoring our leaders.
Stan and Thelma Plumlee Scholarship funds are awarded by the Tennessee Housing Association, as an honor to the late Stan Plumlee.
Mr. Plumlee was a pioneer of the factory-built industry. He was a man of upstanding character, tremendous compassion and dedication, an avid proponent of higher education, and a friend to all.
We honor his legacy to our industry, by continuing to further his desire to see deserving individuals have the opportunity of that higher education.