Senior Enlisted Academy Alumni Association

CPO Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the following individuals who were selected by a committee composed of senior and master chief petty officers to receive the 2000 CPO Scholarships.

Jennifer L. Dessert

Jennifer, our winner in the Active Duty West category, is the daughter of MMCM(SS) Kurt T. Dessert stationed at Naval Submarine Training Center, Pacific, Det SD, San Diego, CA.   Jennifer will  attend Washington State University and major  in Business.   Her interest are toward either Labor Relations, Human Resources, or Business Management.  She graduated from James Madison High School in San Diego, CA as a Honor Roll student.  She was honored for Academic Achievement in American Studies and English Studies.  She not only wrote and performed in the schools annual talent show, but also wrote a play that was produced for Schools Night of One Act Plays.  She was Founder and President of the Senior Pep Squad and member of the French and Drama Clubs.

Rowland J. Aguila

Rowland won his scholarship in the category for those stationed outside of the US (OUTCONUS) and is the son of DTCM Bal Aguila stationed at 3D Dental Battalion, US Naval Dental Center, Okinawa Japan.  Rowland will be attending University of California in Santa Cruz and majoring in computer information technology as a AFROTC cadet.  He graduated from Kubasaki High School in Okinawa, Japan where he was ranked 3rd of 122.  He received the Presidential Academic Achievement Award and was a member of the National Honor Society.  He was a Furman College Scholar and a Top Student in World Regions.  While earning his Varsity Letter in Wrestling, he was named the Most Improved and Most Valuable Wrestler.

Amber L. Ryalls

Amber, our winner in the Reserve category is the daughter of HMCM Robert S. Ryalls stationed at NR Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth Det C., Naval Air Reserve, Norfolk, VA.  Amber will   attend Longwood College in Farmville, VA, and will major in Elementary Education.   She plans on becoming one of our country's most needed assets, a school teacher.   Amber graduated as Salutatorian from Williamsburg Christian Academy in Williamsburg, VA.  She received the Kings Service Award, Daughter of American Revolution Citizenship Award, and GWAVA Youth award.  She was a member of the National Beta Club and President of the local chapter.  She played Basketball, Volleyball and was co-captain of the Soccer team.

Kathy Holdsworth

Kathy is the winner in the Active Duty East category and the daughter of Master Chief Richard Holdsworth stationed with the Atlantic Fleet Band, Norfolk, VA.  Kathy lives in Virginia Beach, VA.  She plans on working with agencies that handle adoption programs.  Kathy attended Kellam High School in Virginia Beach and received numerous awards and honors including Girls All State, All State All Academic and letters in Soccer.  She was a member of the Spanish Club, Key Club and worked for Habitat For Humanity.

Chnoic T. Adams

Chnoic, winner in the Retired category is the daughter of MSC James K. Adams.  She is living in Middletown, VA, and will attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to major in Biology, concentrating in pre-medicine, and then on to medical school.  Her desire is to become a doctor and practice in areas of society that have the most need.  Chnoic graduated from Sherando High School in Stephens City, VA.  She was an Honor Roll and National Honors Society student and also a All Area Athlete including being the Team Captain of the Varsity Tennis Team.

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