OOIDA announces scholarship winners

Nov. 1, 2003
The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association Inc (OOIDA) has announced the winners of its 2003 scholarships. All applicants wrote a 500-word essay

The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association Inc (OOIDA) has announced the winners of its 2003 scholarships. All applicants wrote a 500-word essay titled, “The Impact of the Truck Industry on My Life and Academic Career.”

Winner of the $2,000 scholarship award is Darren Stafford, son of member Lewis H Stafford Sr, Cambridge MD. Darren is enrolled at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne MD, where he plans to major in criminal justice/business management.

Recipients of $1,000 scholarship awards are:

  • James Scott, son of member Kenneth Scott, Lancaster OH. James is enrolled at the Ohio State University in Columbus OH, where he plans to major in microbiology.

  • Rebecca Levine, daughter of member Jerry Levine, Exton PA. Rebecca is enrolled at Smith College in Northampton MA and plans to major in art history.

  • Trisha Crutchfield, daughter of member William Crutchfield, Drexel NC. Trisha is enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and plans to major in information science.

  • Rebecca Vogel, daughter of member William Vogel, Atglen PA. Rebecca is enrolled at West Chester University in West Chester PA, where she plans to major in criminal justice.

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