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TPGA Celebrates 25 Years of Scholarships
Six Exemplary Student Scholarships Awarded in 2022
For the last 25 years, the TPGA Scholarship Foundation has assisted parents and grandparents who work in the propane industry with tuition assistance, awarding over $165,000 in scholarships over the years. Through the association scholarship program, TPGA members’ children and grandchildren continue to get relief from the high costs of seeking a higher education, whether it be trade school, community college or a university.
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TPGA is proud to announce our winners for 2022 who were honored at our recent closing dinner at the Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference in San Antonio this summer.
Regan Smithwick is the granddaughter of Billie Smithwick, owner of Schneider Distributing of San Angelo. Regan graduated from Miles High School in Miles, Texas, as Valedictorian.
While at Miles, Regan was • President of the Student Council • President of the National Honor Society • President of the Fellowship of Christian Students • President of the FFA and participated in 4HA • Captain of the varsity volleyball, varsity softball and varsity basketball teams. • Played on the varsity golf and varsity tennis teams
In the spring and summers, you can find her working as a ranch hand and serving in other capacities on Smithwick Farms.
This fall, Regan will be attending Oklahoma State University and majoring in Animal Science.
Amie Pyka is the daughter of Paul Pyka of Vapo Propane of Fredericksburg, where Amie also worked as a secretary in the past. Amie graduated from Fredericksburg High School in Fredericksburg, Texas, this past May.
While in high school, Amie was • Captain of the varsity soccer team, played
United club soccer and volunteered as a youth soccer coach for the Pedernales
Youth Soccer Association. • Ran on varsity cross country and varsity track teams • A member of the National Honor Society • A yearbook staff member • On the prom committee
Amie is currently working at Fischer & Weiser as an assistant manager before beginning her college year. For the 20222023 school year, Amie will be a freshman at Texas A&M University pursuing a degree in Business.
Payton Marino is the son of Heather Marion, manager of NGL Scheduling & Logistics at 4J Energy. This past May, Payton graduated from George
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Ranch High School in Richmond, Texas, where Payton was: • A member of the chemistry club • Head football manager • Flag football quarterback/captain and lead football referee for Gridiron Football • In the National Honor Society and president of service for the NHS
Like his fellow scholarship winners, Payton has an extensive volunteer background.
In the fall, Payton will attend Northwestern University and major in Psychology.
Alan Ortiz is the son of Margarita Dominguez, office clerk at Yellow Rose Propane in Cleburne, Texas. Alan graduated from Venus High School in Venus, Texas, this past May. While in high school, Alan participated in: • Venus’ welding program • Played baseball for the Venus Bulldogs • Was a member of the Venus Band
When he wasn’t participating in high school activities, he participated in feeding the homeless, as well as working at The Faulk Company.
Alan will be the first person from his family to attend college.
“The fact that nobody in my family has graduated or even attended college has pushed me to go ahead and be the first in my family to attend college and graduate with a degree,” Alan said.
In the fall, Alan will be attending Hill College enrolled in their Automotive Technology Program.
Chloe Tang is the daughter of Sandy Tang of AmeriGas of Houston. Chloe will be a junior at the University of Texas at Austin where she is pursuing a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering.
While at the University of Texas, Chloe is active in engineering serving on and participating in: • Student Engineering Council (SEC) • Society of Women Engineers (SWE) • Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering (WECE) • Filipino Student Association (FSA) • Intramural tennis, soccer and flag football.
Chloe is current working as a First-Year Interest Group (FIG) Mentor, mentoring freshmen.
Cassidy Rollins is the daughter of Angie & Larry Rollins of Buster Brown Propane of New Caney, Texas. Cassidy will be senior at Sam Houston State University majoring in Business and Finance.
At Sam Houston, Cassidy is active in • Alpha Chi Omega sorority • Trio Student Support Services • Campus outreach • Intramural volleyball
In addition to school extracurriculars, Cassidy has dedicated a lot of her time to volunteering and working.
Congratulations and good luck to all of our 2022 scholarship winners; we wish them well on their continued success and college careers.
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