Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, a leading heating, air conditioning and plumbing company, is proud to announce it has awarded five high school seniors with $1,000 MAX Scholarships for Leadership in Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
Since 2015, Thomas & Galbraith has given scholarships to southwest Ohio high school seniors who show excellent leadership skills either in the classroom, the community, or within their teams/organizations. Scholarship recipients this year include:
Danika is on the school’s dance team, which performed at an Indiana Pacers game this year. She is also a leader among her peers who earned the school’s Sunshine Award, which recognizes people who set a good example through their words and actions.
Ariana has earned a consistent 4.0+ GPA. She played varsity tennis all four years of high school and is a member of the Hope Squad Wellness Team where she counsels fellow students on a range of issues including peer pressure, acceptance, mental health and more.
James has served as President of his school’s student council, played multiple sports including cross country and is passionate about music and theater. He has taken both honors and AP courses and is active in National Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Tori is a skilled and experienced dancer who acts as a mentor to other dancers. She is also an athletic trainer at her high school and a hard-working student who is described as someone with a contagious positive attitude.
Lauren will be one of her school’s valedictorian’s this year and has maintained a 4.0 GPA. She is the secretary of her high school class and has worked at the school’s concession stand for years. She is also involved in the organization Go Pantry, which provides take home food items for schools with food insecure children.
“Serving the community means doing more than simply providing a service,” said Greg Wells, President of Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling and Plumbing. “Giving back in the form of scholarships for high school seniors who have impressive leadership skills is one of the most important things we do. Everyone was nominated by loved ones and peers in their own communities, and they all exemplify great leadership. Congratulations to these impressive young people!”
MAX Scholarships for Leadership is part of its MAX Gives campaign that focuses on charitable contributions to the community. Other initiatives include HVAC giveaways to families in need and teachers, water heater giveaways to first responders and community volunteers, monthly donations to various charities, and donations to families during the holiday season.
Max is an important part of our team. He is more than just a cartoon character. Max represents our commitment to quality work, craftsmanship, pride, and our passion to serve our clients and community. We celebrate this mentality through Max because these are the values that drive us to be the area’s most complete and comprehensive home service company. So, now when you see Max, you’ll know the story behind the man with the mustache!