# Thomas Gardner of Alexandria High School
Congratulations to Thomas Gardner for being awarded a TCI Student of the Month Award for Calhoun County!
As a senior at Alexandria High School, Thomas' dedication and hard work in the Calhoun County Career Academy, focusing on studying diesel/heavy equipment technology, have truly paid off.
Following graduation, Thomas has his sights set on attending either Gadsden State or Universal Technical Institute to further his education in Diesel Mechanics.
Thomas exemplifies a commitment to excellence in his chosen field. His long-term goal is to become a diesel mechanic and eventually owning his own company.
Thomas's achievements are a reflection of his outstanding character and drive. We look forward to seeing him to continue to succeed. Well done, Thomas!
TCI desires to support and encourage high school seniors who plan to pursue an associate degree or a certification in a trade/vocational field. With this in mind, we will be offering two scholarships to be awarded in May of each school year. In honor of TCI's Founder, the Kenneth Bice Vocational Scholarship will be awarded to well deserving students.
Each month a senior student enrolled in their local high school vocational/trade program will be selected to be recognized as the TCI Student of the Month. At the end of the school year, two students will be selected to receive a scholarship to apply to their educational cost as they further their education in their chosen field.