b'In order to land your first big job, it takes a mixture of being involved with clubs such as the Institute of Management Accountants and Beta Alpha Psiand not hesitating to give a helping hand. There are many people who arent fortunate enough to get a college degree. Make your mark now so it will pay off in the future.Advice from David Hanna to future studentsadvantage of leadership opportunities, gain fieldthe Clare Phillips Martin Scholarship. Named for the experience through an internship, and maintainwife of the late Dr. Sidney Walter Martin, who served his grades to remain a valuable asset in his fieldas VSUs fifth president from 1966 to 1978, the Clare of expertise.Phillips Martin Scholarship is presented to a student with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 who is In 2014, David chose Valdosta State Universityactive in both on- and off-campus activities and to be his home away from home. His parentsorganizations and has earned a total of 60 academic trusted the institution to provide their son withhours or more. educational opportunities that would help him be successful in life and to one day be able toI really appreciate the committee considering provide for his own family. This trust, coupledme as one of their scholarship winners, David with Davids drive, created an unstoppable force. said. I know there were plenty of qualified candidates who applied, and it makes me feel The old clich goes, hard work pays off in the longthat much more special. Without such gracious run, and that is definitely true in Davids case. In thescholarships, I truly do not know how college spring of 2017, Davids commitment to his academiccould be made possible without accumulating development came into full focus. He was awardedtremendous debt. SPRING 2019 31'