On Feb. 17, Anthony Rodriguez was surrounded by classmates and members of Southwestern Community College’s administration as he was awarded the Ward Plumbing, Heating and Air Annual Scholarship.
The scholarship, which started in 2021, offers assistance to students enrolled in SCC’s Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration program. Ward PH&A General Manager, Aaron Sperling, visited the college’s Jackson Campus to present a check and certificate to Rodriguez.
“Congratulations to Anthony on earning the scholarship,” said Sperling. “We are always excited to learn that more students in the region are taking interest in a career in HVAC, and we appreciate the opportunity to help support Anthony and all HVAC students at SCC.”
Ward PH&A also donated several pieces of equipment in 2025 to the program.
To learn more about the scholarship, contact Executive Director for Institutional Advancement Evan Hatch at e_hatch@SouthwesternCC.edu or 828.339.4241.
