Charlie W. & Laverna M. Lucko Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowment was established in memory of Linda Lucko parents, Charlie W. and Laverna M. Lucko to provide financial assistance to selected students.
Linda is a 1975 graduate of Sam Houston State with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Her parents, who were only educated through the 8th grade, wanted their six children to have a better education than them. All chose different paths after high school. All have been a success in their chosen careers. Charlie served in the US Army, was inducted into service in February 1942 in Ft. Bliss. Texas. Dad would be a cook in the 121" General Hospital in Germany. He was honorably discharged in January 1946 at Camp Fannin, Texas. Laverna was a local girl. Mom and Dad went to the same church growing up. They were married in October 1948. The greatest blessing in their life was their dedication to their Lord and Savior. Charlie and Laverna taught their children well. Laverna passed away in March 1995: Charlie passed away i11 July 2007. it is in their honor that this scholarship is established. The Luckos worked hard for what they had: they wanted their children to have a better life than they did: and they lived to see their children be successes in their careers. This would he their hope for all students.