The Orange Branch of the American Association of University Women, AAUW, awarded scholarships to two deserving graduating females from local high schools at its annual scholarship luncheon at Old Orange Café, June 8. Sidnye Antoine, from West Orange-Stark High School, and Abbigail Hudnall, from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, each received an AAUW scholarship of $1000 for college.
Sidnye is the daughter of Latoya Williams, and she plans to attend Prairie View A & M University this fall. She has always had a great love of animals, so she will put that to good use by majoring in veterinary science at Prairie View. Her activities at WO-S have included Honor Society, Student Council, and captain of the girls’ basketball team. She also volunteered at her church and in the community.
Abbigail is the daughter of Michael Hudnall, and Christi Gilsson, and she plans to begin her higher education at Lamar State College-Orange, majoring in nursing. Her activities at LC-M included participation in the Bear band, the powerlifting team, and the LC-M school organization Health Occupation Students of America, which is designed for those students wishing to pursue employment in the medical field. Abbigail is very active in her church where her uncle, Stephen Hudnall, is pastor.
Each spring, the Orange Chapter of AAUW awards scholarships to one female graduate from West Orange-Stark and one from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. AAUW is a non-profit organization, so all funds for scholarships are earned from a used book sale held annually at Art in the Park. The organization’s mission is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. Its vision is equity for all.
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