September 15, 2023

The Sanilac County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Michael Jasso, a 2023 graduate from Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School, is this year’s recipient of the James Mitchell Memorial Scholarship.

Michael Jasso’s parents are Tabitha and Michael Jasso. During high school, he was a part of the basketball, football, track, and powerlifting teams. Michael plans to attend Delta College to become a physical therapist assistant.

The James Mitchell Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 in his memory by his father, Max Mitchell. James died in an accident on M46 near the current location of Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School at graduation time in 1974. The scholarship provides financial assistance to a CPS graduating senior planning to pursue a career in a vocation or trade.

This scholarship is administered by the Sanilac County Community Foundation. For more information on scholarship opportunities through the Sanilac County Community Foundation, contact Joshua Robinson, Executive Director, at the Foundation office at 810-648-3634.

For Good. For Ever.