JAMES PROCTOR EARNS SCHOLARSHIP

The Howard B. Cary Scholarship for 2002 has been awarded to James E. Proctor of Gulliver, Michigan.  James is a graduate of Manistique High School and Central Michigan University (CMU), where he was on the Dean’s List. 

“I was introduced to welding in high school and it quickly became my favorite class,” says Jim.  “Since high school, I have worked as a production welder and a fabricator.  I have graduated from CMU with a degree in Industrial Education.  Before I start teaching, I would like to learn more about welding so I can pass along that knowledge, interest, and curiosity to my students.”

“I have known Jim for the past five years as both a student and a friend,” comments Edward J. Marietti, Teacher and Coach at Manistique Area Schools.  “Jim has shown his capabilities as an instructor through his volunteer work with our sports program, also assisting in the classroom with his younger peers.”

Another important asset that Jim possesses is his promptness, according to Bruce Frost of the Dept. of Industrial and Engineering Technology at CMU.  “Jim is always on time and attends class regularly.  He is always positive and polite in his dealings with faculty and students alike.”

Donna de la Perrière, Assistant Professor at CMU, also praises Jim highly, “Simply put, Jim is a dedicated, energetic young man who is clearly serious about his vocation and is ready to work hard and effectively in order to learn and grow – and to help others to do the same.  He has a real ability to motivate his classmates to work to the best of their own abilities.”

Jim’s foremost goal is to become the most knowledgeable and best welding he can be. 

“After achieving this goal through Hobart and job experience, I will pass these skills along to my future welding students,” Jim says.

The Howard B. Cary Scholarship will assist Jim with his tuition at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.  The Hobart Institute presents two other scholarships each year, The Raymond Dunlavy Scholarship and the Robert Bercaw Scholarship.  For a scholarship application, call 1-800-332-9448, or log on to our web site at http://www.welding.org.