aspen Morrissey

Dear Brattican, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for selecting me as a recipient of the Brattican Scholarship. I am truly delighted and honored to receive this support as I begin my journey in the carpentry program at Alexandria Technical and Community College this fall. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference for me and my family. With your help, I can focus more deeply on my classes and developing my skills, instead of worrying constantly about how to cover the cost of my education. Knowing that I’ll be able to pursue my dream of becoming a third-generation carpenter with less financial stress is an incredible relief. As someone who has always enjoyed building alongside my dad and who hopes to one day give back to my community through my craft, this scholarship empowers me to continue a family tradition I deeply value. I’m proud to represent women in the trades and am eager to contribute my hard work and dedication to the field. Your mission to inspire and uplift the next generation of tradesmen truly resonates with me, and I feel grateful to be part of a community that honors skilled hands and resilient hearts. Thank you for believing in students like me and for investing in the future of the trades. Your kindness motivates me to work even harder and to look for ways I can also support others down the road. I’m excited to begin this new chapter and hope to make you proud. Thank you, Aspen Morrissey