GAMBER HOSTS SCHOLARSHIP CELEBRATION AND DEDICATION

 
By Treasurer Clay Myers
January 17, 2012
 

The Oscar Brothers Memorial Scholarship Program

Members of the Gamber & Community Fire Co. and the Oscar Brothers Family celebrated the first four successful years of the Oscar Brothers Scholarship Program on Sunday, January 15.

Many members of the Brothers family and friends attended to participate in the unveiling of a bronze bust of Oscar Brothers. Included were Oscar's widow, Virginia, and their four sons, Harold, Gary, Billy, and Terry. The family members now live scattered all along the east coast but all made the trip back to Gamber for the dedication.

Oscar was a Charter Member of the fire company and the company's first president. He was president during two other terms. He passed away in 1981. The scholarship named in his memory is offered each year jointly by the fire company and the Brothers Family. Financial need, academics, and community service are all weighed in the application process. Applicants must also reside in Gamber's fire district.

Five scholarship winners from the first four years of the program attended along with their families. They are: Angel Nicholson, 2008-09, Rebecca Hancock, 2009-10, Sarah Hancock and Tyler Joyave, 2010-11, and Ashley Franklin, 2011-12.

After the ceremony, friends, family members, and Gamber members enjoyed a meal in the social hall.

The fifth year of the scholarship program will be starting soon.
 
Mrs. Virginia Brothers surrounded by her four sons, (l. to r.) Harold (Buster) Brothers, Billy Brothers, Terry Brothers, and Gary Brothers.
Mrs. Virginia Brothers surrounded by her four sons, (l. to r.) Harold (Buster) Brothers, Billy Brothers, Terry Brothers, and Gary Brothers.
 
Oscar Brothers Memorial Scholarship winners (l. to r.) Ashley Franklin, 2011-12, Angel Nicholson, 2008-09, Rebecca Hancock, 2009-10, Sarah Hancock, 2010-11, and Tyler Joyave 2010-11.
Oscar Brothers Memorial Scholarship winners (l. to r.) Ashley Franklin, 2011-12, Angel Nicholson, 2008-09, Rebecca Hancock, 2009-10, Sarah Hancock, 2010-11, and Tyler Joyave 2010-11.
 
A bronze bust of Oscar Brothers was dedicated at the event. The plaque honoring the scholarship winners is in the background along with a formal portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brothers.
A bronze bust of Oscar Brothers was dedicated at the event. The plaque honoring the scholarship winners is in the background along with a formal portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brothers.