Always interested in education, he served on the local school board. Also, serving as a member of the Texas State House of Representatives Committee on Higher Education, he led a successful drive to grant the University of Houston the privilege of becoming a state-supported university. This scholarship is awarded to a Dime Box High School graduate with a true need for financial assistance and is given without regard to major. The scholarship will support a returning sophomore student whose career interest is in law or education. This scholarship is awarded to a returning sophomore demonstrating outstanding academic achievement.
Preference is given to residents of Washington County.
Endowed by the four daughters of Hoffman and Katherine Reese, Erette Red, Martha Sterling, Kathyrine Jones and Inez Rymer, in loving memory of their parents. Mr. Reese was Sheriff of Washington County for many years. He and Mrs. Reese were active in civic, church and business interests of Washington County. This scholarship will be awarded to students carrying a full-time academic load and maintaining a 3.0 or better grade point average. Established in memory of Gary Douglas Rodgers and Trish Christine Rodgers, this scholarship is given to deserving students who, because of family circumstances, may not necessarily qualify for national grants or loans.