Cameron Wagner receives Texas Armed Services Scholarship Posted in Red Oak on August 15, 2015 by Staff Report Submitted photo. State Representative John Wray (left) awarded the Texas Armed Services Scholarship to Cameron Wagner (right) of Red Oak, Texas.RED OAK — After an extensive review by a nominating panel, State Representative John Wray awarded the Texas Armed Services Scholarship to Cameron Wagner of Red Oak, Texas. Cameron, a junior at Texas A&M University and Air Force ROTC cadet, stood out among the applicants for his academic excellence and community service.Cameron wrote in his application, "If not me, then who? If I am not willing to risk my life to protect the people and the country that I love, then who will? God has given me extraordinary gifts and talents, and I see no better use for them than to fight for our nation.""Cameron's unwavering commitment to service and his discipline in the classroom are indisputable and why our panel is so pleased to award him this scholarship. We are honored to know such an ambitious and principled young man and look forward to the wonderful things he will achieve," Wray said.This year's scholarship panel included House District 10 residents Dan Batte, a veteran of the Vietnam War, and Jake Ellzey, a retired Navy Commodore who currently serves on the Texas Veterans Commission.The Texas Armed Services Scholarship program awards $10,000 a year to deserving students that serve in the ROTC program at their school. Each year the Governor and Lieutenant Governor may each appoint two students, and each State Senator and State Representative may appoint one student to receive an initial conditional scholarship. The academic qualifications and other details can be found at http://www.texasarmedservicescholarships.com.Details on how to apply for the 2016 scholarship can be obtained from Representative Wray's office. Contact district10.wray@house.state.tx.us or call 512-463-0516. You may also be interested in readingRed Oak Junior High receives first place at One Act Play CompetitionROJH student inventors wow Lockheed Martin engineersRed Oak first reponders receive awards for saving lifeRed Oak ISD lands $35,000 engineering grantRed Oak ISD Parents of the Year named at annual eventRep. Wray awards Schoolfield, Jr. the Texas Armed Services ScholarshipProsperity Bank robber suspect arrestedProsperity Bank robbed; Police asking for infoRed Oak police catch two runaway children from OklahomaRed Oak and Ferris ISDs to apply for makeup day waivers from TEA ← COLUMN: Unfunded mandates on county jails proposed by state lawmakersProposal to cut Pct. 3 Road and Bridge budget; Commissioner Perry calls it retaliation → Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.