CHANTILLY, Va. — Helping to educate the leaders of tomorrow, the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) College of Fellows awarded two $1,200 scholarships to California residents for the 2003-2004 academic year.

The recipients are:

  • Stacy Peck, of Sacramento, Calif., who will attend the University of the Pacific and study pharmacology. Her father, Gary Peck, is employed by Lawson Mechanical Contractors, Sacramento, Calif., a member of the SMACNA - Sacramento Valley Chapter.

  • Melissa Smuck, of Rohnert Park, Calif., who will attend California Polytechnic State University and study secondary English education. Her father, Jim Smuck, is employed by JMS Mechanical, Petaluma, Calif., a member of the Bay Area Association of SMACNA Chapters.

    SMACNA College of Fellows Scholarships are open to freshman and/or undergraduate college students whose parents are employed by SMACNA members. Criteria for selection include academic goals, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular and community activities. Since 1987, more than $230,000 in scholarships has been awarded by the College of Fellows.

    Publication date: 09/08/2003