San Marcos, TX —On April 22nd, Texas State University student Melissa Black was named as the 2018 recipient of the Thomas Dugan Raffen Memorial Scholarship ($2,000).
Tommy Raffen was an exceptional student, leader and friend to many across campus. He served as President of his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, and was a member of Student Foundation and Order of Omega. Tommy maintained this level of campus leadership while working to pay his way through school. His work ethic, integrity and dedication to the University and its values serve as his positive legacy. Tommy was tragically killed in a car accident in May of 1991. To honor Tommy’s memory this scholarship is presented annually to a Texas State University student who shares his leadership characteristics, optimism, integrity and pride in Texas State.
An outstanding leader, Melissa is from Katy, Texas and is a marketing major. She is also a graduate of the Stelos Alliance’s Housley Principled Leadership Program. After she graduates in May of 2019, Melissa hopes to attend law school and pursue a career in corporate law. She comes alive when she leaves a lasting positive impact on the places and people around her.
Since coming to campus as a freshman, Melissa has served the University and its student body in organizations and volunteer activities. She exemplifies the caliber of leadership that the scholarship seeks to recognize. She is passionate about Texas State and dedicated to its students.
The Thomas Dugan Raffen, as well as four other award programs, is supported by the Stelos Alliance (www.stelos.org), a non-profit organization with the mission of helping extraordinary young leaders reach their potential.