Seven Southwest Technology Center students have been awarded the prestigious Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship for the Fall 2025 semester through the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Foundation.
The Otha Grimes Scholarship provides financial assistance to adult students enrolled in career and technology education programs across Oklahoma. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, dedication to training, and commitment to furthering career goals.
This semester’s recipients from Southwest Tech represent several of the school’s aviation maintenance programs:
Shielah Dominguez – Airframe Mechanic
Skyler Martinez – Airframe Mechanic
Kristen York – Airframe Mechanic
Braden McElwee – General Aviation – Evening Program
Joshua Wainwright – General Aviation – Evening Program
Byron Ford – Powerplant
Tyler Massey-Powerplant
“These students exemplify hard work and perseverance,” said Dale Latham, Superintendent of Southwest Technology Center. “We are extremely proud of their commitment to advancing their technical skills and grateful to the Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation for supporting adult learners across our state.”
The Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship is made possible through private donations to the Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation and is named in honor of Otha Grimes, a longtime advocate for vocational education in Oklahoma whose legacy continues to impact students pursuing technical careers.
Southwest Technology Center remains dedicated to its mission of “Changing Lives One Career at a Time” and its vision to “Enhance the Quality of Life for Stakeholders.”