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Table of Contents 02 PRESIDENT’S LETTER 03 THANK YOU, MR. AND MRS. TERRY 05 CELEBRATING 35 YEARS 07 A YEAR IN REVIEW 13 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN 15 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY 17 UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON 19 TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY 21 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS 23 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS 25 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
27 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY 29 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO 31 TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY 33 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY 35 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON 37 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO 39 TERRY SCHOLAR GRADUATES 45 TERRY SCHOLAR ALUMNI 47 TERRY GIVE BACK DAY
About Our Cover According to Mr. Terry, “success is the accomplishment of goals you set for yourself in life.” Each Terry Scholar defines and re-defines what success looks like as they pursue their education, work toward their goals, build their strengths, and develop as leaders.
This year’s cover theme honors the diverse range of fields and industries represented by the Terry Community while unifying them in a common art style. After all, we may have different goals and different methods of designing success for ourselves, but we are all Terry Scholars.
Each Scholar is the designer of their own success. Sometimes, designs need to be re-drafted or modified based on a variety of factors and challenges. Terry Scholars are resilient, and they work to be the best versions of themselves. This may be a result of or in spite of a plan several drafts away from its original design.
Thirty five years ago, Mr. Terry intentionally designed this scholarship program to help outstanding students realize their potential through access to education. Our common dedication to the Terry Pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Community ensures that the Terry Legacy will continue to provide more opportunities for Texas students to design success for themselves.
Achieving our goals and designing our success requires creativity, reflection, analysis, critical thinking, grit, perseverance, and so much more than the lessons we learn in the classroom in pursuit of our academic majors.
The hand-drawn elements on our cover and on the interior pages of this book remind us that we both define and design what our own personal success can be. Our hard work makes achievement of that success possible.
This Year in Review was created by Ciara Designs in collaboration with Amber Masso, Christen Barron (UH 2007), and Riya Salphy (UH 2022). Ciara Shay (TXST 2012) is the owner of Ciara Designs.
President’s Letter The end of each academic year brings the opportunity to look back and reflect on a year of accomplishments. This 2022-2023 Year in Review is a collection of pictures and stories which provide a glimpse of the collective impact that Terry Scholars have had on their communities. A quick glance through the pages will reveal the wonderful diversity that is represented within our Terry Community. Terry Scholars come from different places and backgrounds, and each Scholar pursues their own version of success. What makes them so successful? One observation might be that they are “planners” and “doers.” In fact, many Terry Scholars are examples of what author Stephen R. Covey describes as “highly effective people,” who “Begin with the End in Mind.®” And for most Terry Scholars, their primary stated goal is to graduate from college. In 1986, Howard Terry had a long term vision of helping young people to help themselves, by providing access to higher education through generous financial support. The initial intent of the Terry Foundation was simply to pick bright, hardworking students and give them a financial boost to enable them to graduate debt free. However, after 36 years of growth and experience, the Terry Scholarship program has evolved into a highly structured support system which allows every student the opportunity to thrive independent of their life circumstances or their intended degree plan. Mr. Terry did not envision one prescriptive plan for each student to follow. He wanted students to establish their own goals and then work hard to achieve them. Throughout the history of the Terry Scholarship Program, many Scholars have taken seriously the annual charge of goal setting, assessment, and measurement of achievement. A few have been successful at charting a direct line from their chosen degree plan through graduation and the accomplishment of a clearly stated goal to reach graduate or professional school or career employment. More often, the path is neither direct nor easy to navigate. Frequently Terry Scholars face obstacles, unanticipated challenges, and even wildly varied educational and career paths that they could have never imagined. And so, the question surfaces again: “What makes them so successful?” From my viewpoint, the secret to success is the underlying reason that most Terry Scholars were selected. The characteristics of determination and perseverance have helped many Scholars overcome the hardships that might have held them back. Their willingness to plan, adapt, problem solve, work hard and change course when needed all contribute to a successful outcome. Along the way, the gift of education and community spurs them on to expand their creativity, innovation, gratitude, and service to others. Mr. Terry once stated, “Success is the accomplishment of goals you set for yourself.” In his lifetime, he was immensely proud of the Terry Scholars he enabled to reach their goals, and his legacy lives on in those who continue to bear his name. They are all planners and doers, building a better tomorrow!
Yvonne R. Moody (TAMU 1987) President & Executive Director
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Thank You, Mr. and Mrs. Terry In 1987, Howard and Nancy Terry founded what is now the largest private source for scholarships in Texas. The Terrys believed that the students to whom they extended a helping hand would, in turn, give back – to the Foundation, to their college campuses, to their communities and beyond. Today, the success and impact of thousands of Terry Scholars stand as testimonies to the wisdom of that belief. Mr. and Mrs. Terry passed away in 2012, but their legacy lives on in each Terry Scholar who acts as a shining example of their vision and leaves a mark on the world around them.
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Terry Scholar Selection Criteria
Demonstrated Leadership
Success is the accomplishment of goals you set for yourself.” Howard Terry
Board Terry S of Directors + cholar A l um Intervi ew Pan ni = els
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13 Public Uni versities across the state of Texas
Orientations + Fall Banquets + Spring Picnics
Learn about the Terry Gold Pen at: https://l.ead.me/TerryPen
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Our Mission
Our Vision
The Terry Foundation’s mission is to develop future leaders of Texas through access to education.
The Terry Foundation’s vision is to create a community of educated leaders who utilize their talents to strengthen the state of Texas and impact the world.
Our Pillars of Excellence Terry Scholars strive to achieve their highest potential in the areas of SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, and COMMUNITY. Terry Scholars challenge themselves academically, personally, and professionally while setting an example for their peers through leadership and service to others. During their time on campus and beyond, Terry Scholars build and nurture a supportive community that celebrates the strengths of each individual. During the past year, Terry Scholars demonstrated their commitment to both their Terry Community and to the communities around them.
Scholarship Leadership Service Community
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Celebrating 35 Years The 2022-2023 school year marked the Terry Foundation’s 35th Anniversary of awarding scholarships. We celebrated 35 years of Terry Scholars making an impact on campus and beyond, and we now look ahead with excitement for what the future will bring. As this community marches toward new milestones, each Scholar is a steward of the Terry Legacy and embodies the Terry mission and vision through individual achievement, personal success, and opportunities provided for others to pursue their goals as well.
Access
12-30-1986 The first check is written to establish the Terry Foundation. The first class of Terry Scholars at UT-Austin and Texas A&M start in fall 1987.
1989
The first Spring Picnic is hosted at Winedale.
2000-2001 The first Scholars are added to The Board of Directors. Mr. and Mrs. Terry receive the George H.W. Bush Daily Point of Light Award. Terry Scholar Student Organizations are established on each of the campuses.
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2006
2009 The first Terry Scholar Alumni Advisory Board is formed.
2010
2004
UTD and UTSA are added.
UH and TXST are added.
The first Statewide Service Project is organized by the Terry Scholar Student Organizations.
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2011
UNT is added.
TTU is added.
The Terry Foundation is named National Scholarship Provider of the Year.
City of Houston proclaims March 22nd to be Nancy and Howard Terry Day.
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Watch the Terry films at: https://l.ead.me/TerryFilms
First-generation
2013 TWU is added. First Terry Transfer Scholarships awarded.
2015
2016
UTA and UTEP are added.
The Terry Foundation is awarded the Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal.
2017
2014 TAMUG and SHSU are added.
Mr. and Mrs. Terry are selected as namesakes for TAMU Fish Camp.
Leadership
2012 Mr. and Mrs. Terry are awarded the Sterling C. Evans Medal by TAMU.
2017-2019
The UT Tower is lit in honor of Howard Terry on the night of the Terry UT Banquet.
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The Terry Foundation debuts two films: “Giving” and “A Generous Life”
2020
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The first non-UT and non-TAMU Scholars are added to the Board of Directors.
2023 The Terry Scholars Fund (TSF) is created to support the Terry Legacy through donations.
In Memory of
Legacy
Howard L. Terry (1916-2012) and Nancy M. Terry (1927-2012)
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A Year in Review (2022-2023) Fall Orientations In August 2022, The Terry Foundation hosted in-person Scholar Orientations on its partner campuses for the first time since fall 2019. We welcomed 224 new Freshmen Terry Scholars across 11 universities. The Terry Freshmen on each campus joined their Scholar Relations Manager for a presentation about the scholarship program and the Terry Community. Additionally, over 500 returning Scholars at all 13 Terry universities reunited with their fellow Terrys and enjoyed activities hosted by the Scholar student organizations.
Looking Back... Fall 1992: 2 schools
This Year: Fall 2022: 13 schools
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A Year in Review (2022-2023) Fall Banquets During our 2022 Fall Banquet season in September and October, we returned to the familiar format of on-campus events, bringing currently-funded students together with Terry Scholar Alumni and university partners for a night of networking. Table seating was arranged to align the students’ majors and desired career paths with the education and/or work experience of the Alumni Table Hosts, when possible. Additionally, the keynote speaker at every Terry Banquet was one of our Terry Scholar Alumni. During their time on scholarship, students can see multiple examples of what it means to “give back” at these events before it is their opportunity to return as an Alumni Table Host and maybe even a featured speaker!
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A Year in Review (2022-2023) Statewide Officer Retreat The 2023 Terry Statewide Officer Retreat was hosted at UT-Dallas in January 2023. Terry student leaders from across the state gathered to build community, grow their leadership skills, share best practices, and prepare to launch a successful spring semester for their organizations. The officers also selected the International Rescue Committee as the beneficiary of this year’s Terry Statewide Service Project. Scholars raised enough money to help fully equip 5 mobile medical clinics!
2023 Statewide Service Project CHOSEN SERVICE ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee
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total events hosted by Terrys
$6,431
raised and donated by Terrys
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A Year in Review (2022-2023) Interviews The 2023 Terry Scholarship Interviews were conducted from March 20 to March 31, 2023. The Terry Foundation extended 320 scholarship offers to outstanding Texas high school graduates to become the newest class of Terry Scholars. These new Terry Scholars will attend 11 affiliated public universities in Texas with last-dollar, full-ride scholarships for up to eight semesters. They will also have the opportunity to utilize a study abroad stipend.
2023 Terry Interviews Snapshot
600 595 150
invitations extended to the nominated students
in-person interviews in Dallas, Houston or in El Paso
volunteers served to help with the interviews
4,500 HOURS
collectively dedicated to selecting the next class of Terry Scholars
A WARM WELCOME
192
Terry Scholars provided availability to attend high school senior award ceremonies and welcome the newest Scholars. Volunteers visited
50+
schools across the state
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A Year in Review (2022-2023) Spring Picnics Each spring, Terry Picnics are hosted to celebrate the community built by the students on each campus and to honor the graduating seniors. Those who have completed the Terry Scholarship Program are invited to speak to the group about their accomplishments, goals, and next steps. They also receive a Terry Gold Pen as a symbol of their accomplishments and of their pledge to give back to Terry Scholars who come after them. These joyous events are attended by Terry Foundation staff and Board members, university guests, returning Terry Alumni and their families, and friends of the Foundation.
To watch a video about Terry Picnics, visit: https://l.ead.me/TerryPicnics
LUBBOCK PICNIC
Looking Back... 2013 terry grads: 154
This Year Terry Grads: 181
SOUTHFORK RANCH PICNIC
EL PASO PICNIC 11
A Year in Review (2022-2023)
CENTRAL TEXAS PICNIC
GEORGE RANCH PICNIC
The Terry Foundation changed my life for the better, and it helped my parents focus on their goals for the first time in their lives. I cannot thank you enough for everything the foundation has done for me. I cannot wait to be in a position where I can contribute to the foundation and give back to the community that got me through some of the most challenging times in my life. Thank you, Terry Foundation, for allowing me to be the person I always dreamed of being when I was younger.”
Giselle Nevarez UT-Austin 2018
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Terry Scholars at
The University of Texas at Austin Community Impact
18
Service Events
664
Service Hours
$1,024
Raised and Donated Spirit of Giving On campus, we participated in Longhorn Halloween by offering face painting for children. We also volunteered with UT Farmstand and helped take care of the garden at UT. Additionally, we participated in numerous clean-up projects in the area and partnered with the CD Doyle Clinic and the Esperanza Community to make and serve food for over 50 people experiencing homelessness. We also partnered with the Ghisallo Cycling Initiative to help adults and children learn how to ride bikes for free. Finally, our Terry Scholars provided over 25 hours in 1-to-1 mentoring as well as workshops and campus tours for Austin ISD students in need.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 1987 # of Scholars to Date: 1,811 Amount Given to Date: $94,675,942
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 152 Campus Coordinator: Virginia Luehrsen Scholar Relations Manager: Holly VanHouten
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Terry Scholars at
Texas A&M University Community Impact
8
Service Events
437
Service Hours
15
Social Events
Working Together Pilar Ibarra Noriega (TAMU 2019) is a 2022 Goldwater Scholar and provided guidance and mentorship to Chris Pryor (TAMUG 2020) as he applied for the scholarship this year. Chris was ultimately named a 2023 Goldwater Scholar! The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics in the United States.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 1987 # of Scholars to Date: 1,620 Amount Given to Date: $80,082,697
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 133 Campus Coordinator: Casey Gros Scholar Relations Managers: Christen Barron & Kyle Knight
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Terry Scholars at
The University of Houston Community Impact
3
Service Events
99
Service Hours
14
Social Events Serving Houston This year, we continued our contribution to Terry Reading Day at UH. This was very exciting as we participated in the nomination of new Scholars. Within the Terry Community, we invited Houston-area Alumni to our Christmas party and had a great turnout. It was very exciting to have that connection between Scholars and Alumni. In the Houston Community, we distributed meals through the Houston Food Bank and helped clean up weeds in one of the parks in Houston.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 2004 # of Scholars to Date: 387 Amount Given to Date: $25,665,800
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 46 Campus Coordinators: Dr. Brenda Rhoden & Alice Yang Scholar Relations Managers: Christen Barron & Shaunon McClellan
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Terry Scholars at
Texas State University Community Impact
9
Service Events
80
Service Hours
17
Social Events Working as a Team This year the Terry Scholars Student Organization at Texas State made it a goal to establish and maintain connections within the San Marcos community. We continued to keep ties with our local library through their semi-annual book sale and through Terry Tech Fridays, in which we served the senior citizens of our community by helping them navigate and learn to use technology. Additionally, we raised enough money to equate to 708 meals donated to the Hays County Food Bank, created and donated self-care packages to Communities in Schools, volunteered for Hernandez Elementary’s Trunk or Treat event, and completed a gardening project through Bobcat Build.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 2004 # of Scholars to Date: 376 Amount Given to Date: $21,454,967
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 45 Campus Coordinator: Michelle Sotolongo Scholar Relations Managers: Franco Martinez & Shaunon McClellan
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Terry Scholars at
The University of Texas at Dallas Community Impact
17
Service Events
150
Service Hours
Fostering Positive Change UTD Terrys raised $2,500 for International Rescue Committee and created 700 cards for pediatric cancer patients and Ukrainian refugees. This year, our organization focused on meeting two of the United Nations’ Global Sustainable Development Goals: Zero Hunger & Life on Land. 7 of our 17 service events focused on achieving food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, reversing land degradation, and halting biodiversity loss. By focusing on and educating our scholars about these two goals, we have contributed to creating a more sustainable world and impacting our immediate community.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 2006 # of Scholars to Date: 363 Amount Given to Date: $25,194,675
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 52 Campus Coordinators: Sheila Kelly & Cassie Cure Scholar Relations Manager: Holly VanHouten
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Terry Scholars at
University of North Texas Community Impact
13
Service Events
240
Service Hours Serving Denton In addition to raising money for local Denton organizations, we focused our efforts on saving money for them as well. We volunteered in the Denton Stream Clean to clean trash out of local streams. We also volunteered at Shiloh Fields, a local garden that grows fruit and vegetables to donate to communities in need, both semesters of this school year. We assisted Borman Elementary School with their Halloween fall carnival and also painted the hallways of their school. This saved them approximately $8000.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 2010 # of Scholars to Date: 326 Amount Given to Date: $19,641,850
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 47 Campus Coordinators: Dr. James Duban, Valerie Adell, & Lily Geilhausen Scholar Relations Manager: Franco Martinez
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Terry Scholars at
The University of Texas at Arlington Community Impact
15
Service Events
996
Service Hours
$2,589 Raised
129
Items Donated
Serving Arlington Our annual Terry Toy Drive raised $2,589 to buy Christmas toys for children in need. We also volunteered at Mission Arlington to help the community by sorting clothes and necessities. Additionally, we made and donated items such as book kits for a local school, weighted bears for the Arlington Police Department (to help children cope with any traumatic events experienced at a police scene) and blankets to keep the community warm during the winter. The freshman class fundraiser was also interviewed for the UTA News! They spoke about how thankful they are for the Terry Foundation and how it’s their turn to give back, highlighting our Terry Organization to a larger audience at UTA.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 2015 # of Scholars to Date: 134 Amount Given to Date: $8,761,250
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 40 Campus Coordinator: Mae Moore Scholar Relations Manager: Franco Martinez
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Terry Scholars at
Texas Tech University Community Impact
17
Service Events
155
Service Hours
$1,234
Raised and Donated Making the Terry Name Mean Something Terry Scholars are involved in all areas across the Texas Tech campus. We take care of the title of being a Terry Scholar. Almost anybody you ask knows what a Terry Scholar is or has been positively impacted by one. In the community, we hold serving and giving back as a priority. For example, we are regularly involved with the local South Plains Food Bank and help in their apple orchard. We have also developed relationships serving with Grace Campus, Lubbock Impact, and the Ronald McDonald House.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 2011 # of Scholars to Date: 339 Amount Given to Date: $23,824,275
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 47 Campus Coordinator: Christy Montecillo Scholar Relations Manager: Holly VanHouten
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Terry Scholars at
The University of Texas at San Antonio Community Impact
17
Service Events
850+
Service Hours
3
Donation Drives
A Living Legacy of Excellence Terry Scholars at UTSA supported local events like Dia en la Sombrilla, Diploma Dash, and UTSA Day of Service. We assisted with 100+ school supply donations to SAMMinistries, helped build a compost system for Canyon Bridge ISD, and made 25 blankets as well as cards for a local hospice facility. Our organization raised $2,000 to support the International Rescue Committee for the Terry Statewide Fundraiser and also raised $1,500 for various causes throughout the year.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 2006 # of Scholars to Date: 348 Amount Given to Date: $20,860,900
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 46 Campus Coordinator: Kristi Meyer Scholar Relations Managers: Franco Martinez & Shaunon McClellan
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Terry Scholars at
Texas Woman’s University Community Impact
14
Service Events
215
Service Hours
Redbud Award Winners TWU Redbud Awards acknowledge and commend exemplary performance and dedication to serving others. Maddie Ray (2021) received the Horizon Award, Lupita Perez (2022) and Karyme Flores (2022) received Emerging Leader Awards, and Jessica Burchfield received the Campus Leader with a Heart Award.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 2013 # of Scholars to Date: 204 Amount Given to Date: $11,150,115
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 43 Campus Coordinator: Jessica Burchfield Scholar Relations Manager: Franco Martinez
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Terry Scholars at
Sam Houston State University Community Impact
7
Service Events
119
Service Hours
Celebrating Seniors This year, Terry Scholars at SHSU celebrated community with creative socials including game nights, Terry outings to musicals, and a senior banquet! At our Senior Banquet, we went to Olive Garden to celebrate our seniors and presented them with their stole and cord.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 2014 # of Scholars to Date: 118 Amount Given to Date: $7,996,750
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 15 Campus Coordinator: Dr. Kimberly Bell Scholar Relations Manager: Christen Barron
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Terry Scholars at
Texas A&M University at Galveston Community Impact
11
Service Events
400
Service Hours
Giving Back to Galveston TAMUG Terrys helped with a monthly food drive and had over one hundred service hours at the local humane society. We also participated in Big Event and helped with a city-wide recycling program. Finally, we volunteered at two special needs adaptive water sports events at Moody Gardens.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 2014 # of Scholars to Date: 86 Amount Given to Date: $8,730,820
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 16 Campus Coordinator: Dr. Todd Sutherland Scholar Relations Manager: Christen Barron
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Terry Scholars at
The University of Texas at El Paso Community Impact
16
Service Events
802
Service Hours
$1,274
Raised and Donated Leaving a Mark Terry Scholars at UTEP impacted the El Paso Community by volunteering at The Legacy Nursing Home, The El Paso Food Bank, Local Churches, and the YWCA. Many Scholars made their mark on campus through research, employment, internships, and mentorship. Ashley Delgado (2018) and Jasmine Crain (2019) were recognized among the Top Ten Seniors at UTEP.
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Looking Back... Terry Program Start: 2015 # of Scholars to Date: 124 Amount Given to Date: $6,812,250
This Year: Enrolled Scholars: 46 Campus Coordinators: Mallory Payan & Crystal Wilson Scholar Relations Managers: Christen Barron & Kyle Knight
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Terry Scholar Graduates During the 2022 - 2023 school year, 181 Terry Scholars completed the Terry Scholarship program. For many of them, graduation from our program occurred at the same time they graduated from their universities. These are just a few of the graduation photos shared with the Foundation. We are immensely proud of our Terry grads, and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish next.
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Without the Terry Foundation, I would not be here today - living my life with joy, resilience, and gratitude. The people on my interview panel were the first to see something in me that I never saw in myself, and in times where I questioned my worth and abilities, they stood firm in their belief in my success inside and outside of school.”
Jasmine Tran, TAMU 2019
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I am able to graduate as a first generation college student without any debt. I am so thankful for the experiences the foundation has provided such as studying abroad in Rome or being class representative. But most importantly, the Terry Foundation gave me a family who will encouraged and support me everyday in my academic and career journey. Thank you all for everything and for continuing to motivate me even after graduating. ”
Jackie Hernandez, UTA 2019
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The Terry Scholarship has meant everything to me, giving me a supportive community and the freedom to focus on succeeding in my college career and beyond, with unwavering belief in me and my abilities. I am and will remain ever grateful for these last 4 years. ”
Tala Shannak, UH 2019
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Terry Scholar Alumni The Terry Scholar Alumni Association (TSAA) exists to support the mission, vision, and operations of the Terry Foundation. It provides Terry Scholar Alumni with opportunities to give back to the Terry Community and to the world around them by creating connections among Alumni, facilitating mentorship of current students, and representing the 4 Pillars of the Terry Foundation. The purpose of each TSAA Chapter shall be the advancement of scholarship, the development of leadership, the promotion of service, and the cultivation of community among Terry Scholar Alumni and Terry Scholars currently on scholarship.
TSAA Values Gratitude Innovation Respect Ownership
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Terry Give Back Day Mr. and Mrs. Terry were honored for their philanthropy in a proclamation by the City of Houston on March 22, 2011. The city named this day “Nancy and Howard Terry Day.” Although it is a proclamation of a single city, this day is a reminder of the farreaching impact that can be made by investing in education. Over the years, Terry Scholars in Houston honored Nancy and Howard Terry Day through acts of service. In spring 2023, the Terry Foundation announced that March 22nd - now known as Terry Give Back Day - would become a wider celebration of the many ways Terry Scholars give back to the world around them. Terry Give Back Day 2023 also marked the official launch of the Terry Scholars Fund, a new public charity created to help donors support the Terry Scholarship Endowment.
487
service hours reported
193
donations to Terry Scholars Fund
TERRYS PARTICIPATED FROM
14 STATES
=
$41,266
Learn about the Terry Scholars Fund at: https://l.ead.me/TSF-info
for Terry Scholarships
How Do You Give Back? 2 HOURS: SPROUTING SHELTERS
2 HOURS: FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
3 HOURS: SUNFLOWER MISSION
4 HOURS: SOUTH PLAINS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER
Kaitlyn McDonald | UNT 2019 “I helped pack manna packs for children in third world countries.”
Tammira Philippe | TAMU 1991 “I provided pro bono consulting for a start-up nonprofit building a sustainable, self-funded solution to affordable housing in Austin using MIT-licensed mycelium technology.”
Mackenna Watkins | TTU 2020 “I fed baby squirrels, bunnies, and oppossums and helped give water and feed to various types of ambassador birds.”
Kevin-Dat Nguyen | UH 2018 “I mentored an international student via online calls to improve literacy with the English language and proficiency with speaking and forming sentences.”
12 HOURS: ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
4 HOURS: CLEAN & EDUCATE
Michael Gavin | UT 2001 “I am helping to coach the schools track and field team, in a volunteer capacity. It is great to share my love of sport and competition, but even better when I witness a student-athlete gain confidence or experience success!”
Brianna Zabawa | TAMUG 2019 “I led a beach clean up of 40 kids and engaged them on the importance of limiting plastic and keeping our beaches clean.”
22 Hours: Bingo at a Nursing Home “We played Bingo with nursing home residents! The residents were incredibly kind and friendly, and we had a blast playing together for prizes and learning more about each other.”
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2 Hours: Chalk the Block “We went to the neighborhood bus stop and park to write inspirational messages for kids. AJ and Kayden enjoyed thinking of kind reminders for others. We wanted to remind people to be kind, that they were awesome and to shine!”
Christen Barron UH 2007
3 Hours: City Ranch “Through Volunteering Untapped, we helped with trail and brush clearing, trail extensions, working on fencing, installing feed troughs and hitching locations, replacing and painting barn doors, flower bed maintenance and trash and overgrowth removal.”
Laura Bright Houston TXST 2010
4 Hours: High School Mentorship Summit “I hosted a group of students on my medical school’s campus to give them exposure to different careers and provide mentorship and guidance.”
Aiyana Ponce UTEP 2016
26 Hours: Moss Haven Farm “We worked to clean up the Moss Haven Farm. We picked weeds and laid new tarp to prepare for the new season. We also planted two new gardens!”
DFW Terry Alumni Chapter
56 Hours: Help Terry Help the World “We taught students how to make jewelry in exchange for donations toward the International Rescue Committee.”
Terry Scholars at Texas Woman’s University
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