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Alexandra K Grafton is currently a freshman studying Communications at the University of South Alabama in Mo- bile, AL. As an active member of Phi Mu Fraternity, she volunteers at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Alex- andra was born and raised in Dothan, AL., where she graduated from Rehobeth High School in 2013. While in high school, she served as Co-Captain for Color Guard, played clarinet for Concert Band, was a member of Junior Civitan and National Honor Society, and worked as a Certified Lifeguard at a local water park. During her senior year, she found a fondness for working with special needs children and volunteered as a camp counselor at Camp ASCCA. She is the granddaughter of Charles H Grafton, who received the honor of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery and skill during the Vietnam War.
Christopher L. McClellan II was born in Brunswick , GA where his dad was stationed at King's Bay Naval Subma- rine Base. His family moved to Florida after his father was discharged in 1996. He was home-schooled in Florida and, in 2005, they moved to Tennessee. Chris’ hobbies are fishing, hunting and going to the gun range. He is attending Motlow State Community College and is very thankful for the $1,000 scholarship that he was awarded, as the money will help him complete this next semester.
Katherine Haas is currently studying at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA pursuing a degree in history. After graduation, she plans on becoming a high school social studies teacher or working at a museum. Her love of history was instilled at a young age due to frequent visits to museums, historical sites and national parks around the country with her parents. Her father, Capt. Russ Haas, was stationed all over the U.S. as a Naval officer and, she enjoyed living in many different places i.e. San Diego, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis. In addition to her studies, she volunteers at an elementary school, plays in her church's bell choir, and holds an officer position in a university book club. She expressed a special thanks to her grandfather, Mr. Ambrose E. Haas for his Naval service to our country during the Second World War, which earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross. Her grandfather shares her excite-
Tatum Johnson is a sophomore at Southern Methodist University in the Lyle School of Engineering. Tatum is ma- joring in Management Science with a minor in Business and Mathematics. An SMU Honors Scholar, Tatum is in- volved on campus with SMU Ladies Club Lacrosse, SMU Foundation and Kappa Kappa Gamma where she holds a board leadership office of Registrar. Graduating with honors from Lake Oswego High School in Portland, OR, Tatum led the Lacrosse team as Captain to two consecutive state championships. She also served as Captain of the Varsity Cross Country team and competed at the state championships, as well. Tatum is active with the Downs Syndrome Network of Oregon teaching fitness, swimming and other activities. Tatum’s grandfather, John C. Tatum, was awarded the Dis- tinguished Flying Cross for his service in Vietnam in the United States Marine Corps and is a DFC Society member.
Chelsea Jarvis is the daughter of CW4 Adam Jarvis and Catherine Jarvis. Chelsea grew up on Fort Campbell Army base and graduated Salutatorian from Fort Campbell High School in 2011. She is currently a junior at the Univer- sity of Alabama, where she is pursing degrees in Economics and Political Science with a minor in Russian. After under- graduate she plans on attending law school and pursuing a career in the government service.
NOTE TO REMEMBER -
Your National DFCS membership dues must be up-to-date in order for your descendant to be eligible to receive a DFCS scholarship award.
Your National dues must be kept up-to-date for you to be eligible to belong to a DFCS chapter. Questions? email DFCS@dfcsociety.com
The DFCS Ward Macauley Scholarship Fund was named in honor of Ward Macauley, one of our Founding members and teacher. Ward’s passion was that everyone be given the chance to obtain an education. He believed that education was the key to success. Unfortunately, he passed away as the scholarship program was being developed, and it is a tribute to his life that the Board of Directors named the program after him. Ward’s widow, Lydia, and his family continue to donate annually to the scholarship fund.
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