Former Red Rose scholars grow careers at UHD Rhonda Scherer, ‘97, Michelle Falcon, ‘02, and Po Chu Anges Leung, ‘90, always will have three things in common – each graduated from UHD, each works at the university and each has felt the pride and great esteem of being selected as a Red Rose Scholar.
not the money that makes the Red Rose Scholarship so special, but rather “the lifelong memories it creates for students.”
Rhonda Scherer, assistant director of the Jesse H. Jones Student Life Center, earned her BS in Professional Writing.
Michelle Falcon, assistant director of student Michelle Falcon activities and events, graduated with a BS in Criminal Justice.
“Leaving UHD was never an option,” said Rhonda, who suffered the tragic loss of a child before starting school at the university. “UHD gave me the opportunity to start a new life for myself. Getting the Red Rose Scholarship gave me tremendous pride.” Rhonda was well Rhonda Scherer served by the financial support provided by the Red Rose Scholarship. Ultimately, however, Rhonda suggests that it is
by Israel Salazar, Alumni Coordinator
Institute (ELI). Not being a native speaker of the English language, Anges was aware of the challenges she would face in pursuing a four-year degree. Before she could even enroll at UHD, she had to earn a GED. Anges went on to earn a BS in Applied Mathematics.
Michelle was awarded the Red Rose Scholarship in 2001. “The award has always been very prestigious,” Michelle said. “I worked even harder after I got the award. It makes you feel that all things are possible, and it reminds you that people do care about your education.” Michelle’s college success was especially significant because she was the first person in her family to graduate from a university. Anges Leung, director of testing services, first came to UHD as an international student from Hong Kong, studying in the English Language
The Red Rose Scholarship, which she won three years in row, was a significant contributor to her college success. “The Red Rose Scholarship made it Po Chu Anges Leung possible,” she says. “Because tuition for international students is so expensive, I would’ve had to quit.” Anges knows why she and her colleagues have stayed at UHD: “We are here because we love this place, and we want to give back for all that we were given.”
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Vinson & Elkins LLP Meg and Dick Weekley Robert L. Zinn UHD Faculty, Staff, Students and Retirees Susan Ahern Chaney, Jo Jean, & Jeff Anderson Ed and Laverne Apodaca Carolyn Ashe Chris and Robert Birchak Lilian Bisonga David and Janet Bradley David Cherian College of Business Vicky Estrera Alberto and Julia Gomez-Rivas Adrian Gutierrez Johnson Joseph Ralph and Barbara Kauffman Helen Kneisley Andre and Marianne de Korvin Mitsue Nakamura Moses Osoro Kristopher Overholt Beth and Terry Pelz George and Dora Pincus Delores and Armon Reeves Dennis and Patricia Rodriguez Carl Ruthstrom, Rebecca Brune, and Robbie DeVries Michele J. Sabino Adolfo Santos and Betin Bilir-Santos K and Steve Sucher Molly Woods Larry Jones Red Rose Scholarship Memorial Fund Sharon L. Allen Stanford and Joan Alexander Foundation Anadarko Anonymous George and Bette Bobbitt Braeburn Country Club Frank Kell Cahoon Ric Campo Camden Michael T. Campbell John Campion Amy W. Chronis Sanford A. & Louise H. Cockrell, III J-Bird & Grant Cook James E. Copeland, Jr. Sally and John Cox Patty & Bob Cruikshank Sam W. Cruse, Jr. Ernie, Jacquelyn, and Wesley Danner Richard L. Davenport Henry & Jeanne Dean Deloitte & Touche USA LLP Jonathan F. Eisele Robert M. Eury Charles & Gretchen Ferguson Ray C. Fish Foundation Margaret & Ira Green James T. and Maureen E. Hackett Merrill & Joe Hafner Robert Hahne John F. Hagaman Carol & Tommy Harper Rick Hartley Frank J. Hevrdejs E. Marcus House E.E. Hudson, Jr. Ned Johnson Chester & Charlotte Jones
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