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COSAM's Parker Receives Samford Award
"The most enduring facet of the award is becoming an integral part of the Samford Award family. Ultimately, we see this group as being a diverse group of students, colleagues, and friends, who are committed to perpetuating Jimmy Samford's high standards of academic excellence, humanitarian service, genuine friendship, love of Auburn University, kind-hearted generosity and love of life," said Lucinda Samford Cannon, President of the Board of Trustees of the W. James Samford, Jr. Foundation. Parker is the son of Edward B. Parker II and Evelyn T. Parker, and is a biomedical sciences major with a minor in Spanish. "I was so honored to receive the Samford Memorial Award. The whole experience was warm and welcoming, and it was evident how much Mr. Samford's friends and family loved and respected him," Parker said. "I am honored to be associated with such a respected man and with the Samford name that have done so much for Auburn University and the state of Alabama." Walter received a cash award and was honored at a celebration held in April. The scholarship was established in 2006 as a tribute to W. James Samford, Jr. '72 and his love for Auburn University. COSAM student Ryan Burton was the recipient of the 2006 award. |
COSAM student Walter Parker was recently chosen as the recipient of the 2007 W. James Samford, Jr. '72 Award. The award is given to a junior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who demonstrates selfless leadership and serves as a positive role model.