National Park College (NPC) student Sam Schroeder was recently awarded the Ray and
Willodene Donathan Scholarship. He is completing his Associate of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics degree in computer gaming and animation design to transfer
to Southern Arkansas University.
Though currently on the gaming and animation path, Schroeder holds an interest in
the cybersecurity track. “I really like the creative aspect of all computer science
stuff but also kind of the structure and logical aspect of it,” said Schroeder.
Though this is his first semester at NPC, Schroeder said he enjoys his teachers, the
environment NPC offers and finds the campus to be friendly and welcoming.
Assistant Computer Science professor Candace Speers Terry said, “Samuel is the quiet,
smart type. Reserved, but not afraid to answer questions in front of the class. He's
attentive, analytical and well spoken. He's also shown himself to be proactive by
preparing for class content and taking advantage of lab time to work and ask questions
in class. He is very deserving of the scholarship.”
Schroeder said his original plan was to go straight to a four-year university, but
his faith led him to stay closer to home. He expressed appreciation to the Donathan
family, “I just wanted to thank you for this gift that will help enable me to grow
closer to God and get my education.”
