Taya King is the daughter of Jason and Anissa King of Marlette. During high school at Marlette, Taya participated in Cheerleading, Cross Country, Track and Field over the course of four years. She has volunteered at the concession stand during sporting events and cheerleading clinics for 1st – 6th grade girls. Taya will be pursuing a Business A.S. degree and Baking & Pastry certificate at Oakland Community College with hopes to own a bakery someday.
The Lee and Thelma Flannigan Scholarship was established to assist Marlette High School graduates who desire to further their education. Mr. and Mrs. Flannigan both realized the importance of education. As a farmer, GM employee and a Marlette school bus driver, Mr. Flannigan knew the value of hard work. Mrs. Flannigan was a full time homemaker in the early years of her marriage and then pursued a career in nursing, being the oldest student in the Licensed Practical Nursing program in Bad Axe. She was a part-time EMT and then an LPN at Marlette Regional Hospital for 18 years.
This scholarship is administered through the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF). For more information on scholarship opportunities through the SCCF, contact Melissa Anderson, Executive Director, at the Foundation office at 810-648-3634.
