ENID, Okla. (June 19, 2018) — For the second year in a row, Groendyke Transport awarded two recipients for the Jonathan Luevano Memorial Scholarship. This year’s recipients are Gabrielle Parrish, of Jacksonville, N.C., and Jacy Stroud, of Sweeny, Texas.
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The scholarship honors the memory of Jonathan Luevano, a young driver at Groendyke’s Fort Worth terminal who was shot and killed on May 7, 2015 while delivering fuel to a local convenience store. To keep Jonathan’s memory and giving spirit alive, the tank trucking company started the scholarship for children and grandchildren of its employees.
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Gabrielle, 18, is the daughter of Groendyke Transport Fort Worth terminal manager Robbie Parrish. As the top applicant, Gabrielle receives the full $1,500 toward her tuition in the fall. Gabrielle has been accepted to the University of North Texas and plans to major in biology. She is a graduate of White Oak High School in Jacksonville.
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Jacy, 18, is the granddaughter of Groendyke Angleton clerk Judy Stout. As the runner-up, Jacy receives $1,000 toward her fall tuition. Jacy has been accepted to Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. She plans to major in pre-occupational therapy as she pursues her dream of becoming an occupational therapist working with children. She is a graduate of Sweeny High School.
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About Groendyke Transport, Inc.:
Groendyke Transport, Inc. provides superior, dependable transportation services and bulk logistics solutions that consistently deliver value to leading companies that place a premium on safety and performance. Groendyke Transport is a privately held, family-owned company and a seven-time Heil Trophy winner for best overall safety record and program in the country.
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Two Earn Scholarship in Honor of Groendyke Employee
