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semester, she will attend Texas Tech University to pursue a
degree in Mathematics.
“You may not get to see, in person, the impact a scholarship
makes, but I can tell you that it has made a significant
difference in my life,” Danae said. “The Talkington scholarship
has helped me achieve my goals, both financially and
academically, and I am grateful for that.”
The Talkington Foundation’s investment in higher education
at South Plains College has not been limited to scholarships.
A large lead grant has contributed significantly to the
establishment of a new culinary arts program at the college’s
newly-opened Lubbock Center at 3907 Ave. Q. The Talkington
Foundation has joined four other financial partners to renovate
10,000 square feet in the center for a state-of-the-art culinary
South Plains College students Nancy Munoz, Danae Race and arts instructional facility. The new program opens to students
Jarrett Templeton are among 126 SPC students who have received in August 2018.
the J.T. and Margaret Talkington Opportunity Scholarship this year
at the college. The $2 million endowment was established in 2013 “Whether it is scholarships or program support, these
through a grant from the J.T. and Margaret Talkington Charitable investments in South Plains College and higher education
Foundation and provides scholarships for SPC students from
Hockley and Lubbock County high schools. in general have a societal and economic return that benefits
students, families and communities for years to come,” said Dr.
Photo Credit: Adrian Mellberg Satterwhite. “The generosity of J.T. and Margaret Talkington is
making a difference, one mind at a time.”

Opportunity changes

EVERYTHING.....

How much is a college diploma worth? To a South Plains College
student, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime, the key to a rewarding
career and pride of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a way
to make a difference, the South Plains College Foundation can
provide you the opportunity to help an SPC student’s dreams
become reality. Your gift to the General Scholarship Fund, no
matter the amount, will change a life. For more information about
ways to give and make a difference, contact the South Plains
College Office of Development at (806) 716-2020.

Give today securely online at www.southplainscollege.edu/donate

SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
FOUNDATION

Making a difference one mind at a time.
1401 S. College Ave. • Levelland, TX 79336 • (806) 716-2019
www.spctxfoundation.org

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