During the Underground Utility Contractors of Florida (UUCF) 2012 Annual Convention at The Ritz–Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida, the UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. announced the 2012 recipient of a $6,000 scholarship to an individual who graduated from high school in 2012, recipient of a $6,000 scholarship to an individual who is currently enrolled in college and its Meritorious Award winners of various scholarships.

2012 High School Scholarship Recipient
Lauren "L. T." Atwell

The UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce the 2012 recipient of the $6,000 scholarship to an individual who graduated from high school in 2012 is Lauren “L. T.” Atwell. L. T. is the son of Lauren Atwell who is employed by Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. and Melanie Atwell. L. T. graduated from Trinity Christian Academy in 2012 with a 3.89 grade point average. L. T. has been accepted into Colorado School of Mines where his intended course of study is Petroleum Engineering and his intended career plan is to be a petroleum engineer working in the energy industry.

L. T. was on the President’s List — all A’s — in 2008, Dean’s List — all A’s and B’s in 2009, received the American Citizenship Award in 2010 and 2011, received Florida Bright Future Medallion Scholarship in 2012,
received Highest Average – Algebra II in 2011, received highest Average in English I in 2009, received highest Average in Economics in 2009, received highest Average in Earth Science in 2008, received highest Average in Biology in 2010, was on National Honor Society in 2010–2012, was recognized as Outstanding Academic
Excellence in 2009 and received the President’s Education Award in 2012.

L. T. participated in the Science Club in 2010–2012 and was President in 2012 and Varsity Golf in 2012.

As part of community service, L. T. did 22 hours of community service with Tomoka Christian Church Vacation Bible School and 150 hours of community service with the Trinity Christina Academy as an office aide.

Congratulations L. T., and the best of luck to him at college and on his future career plans!

2012 College Scholarship Recipient
Maxx Joseph Moore

Maxx Joseph Moore graduated from Bishop Verot High School in 2011. Maxx is the son of Kathryn Moore who is employed by Rinker Materials, Concrete Pipe Division and John Moore. Maxx has been attending the Florida State University where his intended course of study and declared major are criminal justice. His intended career plan is law school.

Maxx was the UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. High School Scholarship recipient in 2011.

Congratulations Maxx, and the best of luck to him at college and on his future career plans!

The following were recipients of a $2,000.00 one time Meritorious Scholarship:

Nicholas Ryan Cannon graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 2012. Nicholas is the son of Mike Cannon of Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. and Mary Cannon. He will be attending the University of South Carolina–Columbia where his intended course of study is in international business. His intended career plans are to work for a top ranked financial firm.

Sarah Maureen Cannon graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 2009. Sarah is the daughter of Mike Cannon of Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. and Mary Cannon. She is attending Vanderbilt University where her intended course of study is computer science and music. Her intended career plans are to be a software engineer, and her declared major is computer science.

Sarah was recipient of a UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Meritorious Scholarship Award in 2010 and High School Scholarship recipient in 2009.

John E. Hopps graduated from Gateway High School in 2012. He is the son of Michael Hopps and Jennifer Hopps who is employed by The Garney Companies. He plans on attending the University of Central Florida where his intended course of study is pre–medical. His intended career plan is to be an Oncologist.

Garrett James Mastronardi graduated from Palm Harbor University High School in 2011. Garrett is the son of James and Deborah Mastronardi, who is employed by Willis of Florida in Tampa, FL. Garrett is attending the University of Florida where his intended course of study is to receive a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kiniesiology. His intended career plan is in the medical field, and his declared major is in Applied Physiology and Kiniesiology.

Garrett was recipient of a UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Meritorious Scholarship Award in 2011.

Daniel Charles Stewart graduated from Fort Myers High School in 2009. Daniel is the son of Chris Stewart who is employed by Xylem, Inc. and Susan Stewart. He is attending the University of Florida where his intended course of study and decloare major is in mechanical engineering with a minor in biomedical. His intended career plans are to explore the mechanics of biomedicine and help those who are dealing with biomedical issues as a result of illness or injury.

The following was a recipient of a $1,000.00 one time Meritorious Scholarship:

Danielle Louise Wolf graduated from Park Vista in 2007. Danielle is the daughter of Greg Wolf who is employed by U.S. Concrete Products Corp. and Dawn Wolf. Her intended course of study is the police academy. Her intended career path is to become a law enforcement officer, and she already has her bachelors in criminal justice.

Congratulations Nicholas, Sarah, John, Garrett, Daniel and Danielle and the best
of luck to all of you at college and on your future career plans!

How the UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation Was Formed

On December 28, 1999, UUCF Past President Scott Johnson lost his son Andrew "Andy" Scott Johnson at the age of 19 in a tragic automobile accident. In lieu of flowers, the Johnson family requested UUCF members, friends and family to make donations to the UCA of South Florida Scholarship Fund.

In an overwhelming response from individuals, more than $30,000 was collected. Scott Johnson spoke with the UCA of South Florida board members in regards to the funds collected. Due to UCA of South Florida having a self supporting Scholarship Fund, he suggested that a scholarship fund be set up under the name of the UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The money would be placed in a separate account and would be administered by Scott Johnson, his wife Robin and Andy's mother Martha Kinsel. The issue was brought before the UUCF board members on February 4, 2000. It was Scott Johnson's goal to have the scholarship fund in place and funds be distributed to the first recipient at the 2000 Annual Convention.

When the foundation was created in 2000, it issued its first scholarship which was a $3,000.00 scholarship. Through the success of the Annual Bass Fishing Tournament, the foundation has been able to increase its distribution. As of this year, the foundation has awarded a total of $198,500.00 in scholarships.

Past Receipient Updates

Tommy McCabe - January 3, 2012