Michigan Association of Police

Executive Director Fred Timpner congratulates 2014 Carl Parsell Scholarship winner Jaime Titus on her $2,500 award.

Jaime Titus (center) is the daughter of St. Clair Shores Police Sgt. Gary Titus (right) and Stacey Titus (left).

Scholarship winner to use funds to serve community

Jaime Titus, daughter of St. Clair Shores Police Sgt. Gary Titus, was one of two $2,500 Carl Parsell Scholarship Fund winners for the 2014-15 school year.

Jaime graduated with a 3.78 GPA from Stevenson High School and was ranked 50 out of 668 students. She will be attending Michigan State University to major in Biology/Pre Med and plans to become a doctor or physician's assistant.

"She displays exceptional leadership skills and she is a true role model for others," wrote Lisa Mattson, Stevenson High School Counselor. "I believe she has the intellect and character to be highly successful in the medical field."

Jaime has taken four years of college preparatory science and math classes and two years of AP English and Spanish. As a member of her high school journalism program, Jaime worked her way up over four years to editor-in-chief of Stevenson's yearbook. She has been a member of Student Council and Key Club, a National Honor Society Officer, and played on the freshman soccer team.

Jaime also volunteers her time in community service initiatives through Daughters of Isabella and at the Shelby Nursing Center and helps feed the homeless at St. Michael Catholic Community Church during the holidays.

"My father has worked hard throughout his entire career to support our family," Jaime wrote in her letter of application. "I have always admired his dedication for helping people in need. I plan on going into the medical field. The money from this scholarship will help me pay for my education to also serve the community."

Missions' worker to use scholarship to help victims of human trafficking

Hannah Williams, daughter of 35th District Deputy Court Clerk Giovanna Lee Williams, was awarded a $2,500 Carl Parsell Scholarship for the 2014-15 school year.

Hannah graduated from Plymouth Christian Academy in 2011 and is in her second year of studies in Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill.

"I am only able to work part-time as my studies take priority," wrote Hannah in her letter of application. "Being awarded this scholarship would be financially helpful and would enable me to reach my goal of graduating and preparing for my future in helping victims of human trafficking."

Hannah worked as a camp counselor for fourth grade girls at Lake Ann Camp in Lake Ann, Mich. She is very active in Evangel Baptist Church as an assistant Sunday School teacher and volunteer for Vacation Bible School, Back Yard Bible Clubs, the nursery, and church youth group community service outreach.

"She was the only teen that asked me repeatedly if there was anything she could do to help me," wrote Evangel Baptist Church member Beth Wenz in a letter about Hannah's volunteer work with the Back Yard Bible Clubs program. "If she saw me doing something, she came over to help. The other thing I noticed was how she interacted with the kids. She played games with them and talked with them as well. I was quite impressed with her and I wanted to let you know what a fine job she did."

Hannah participated in multiple mission trips including a junior year mission trip to Indiana to help a small church create and run Vacation Bible School and a senior year mission trip to Camp Barnabas for the mentally handicapped. During a mission trip to Costa Rica in 2011, Hannah helped with maintenance of an orphanage and bought and made clothing for orphans. In a 2013 mission trip to Thailand, she ministered to teens in a juvenile detention center, ran a day camp for an orphanage, and worked with a non-profit to observe prostitution and human trafficking issues in Thailand.

An honor roll recipient in high school, Hannah was active in volleyball, track & field, soccer - playing for the Plymouth Reign Premier Soccer Team - and tennis. An Art Guild member, she won various awards for her drawings and photographs.

The Carl Parsell Scholarship Fund was established in 1991 in memory of the law enforcement union movement pioneer. Parsell spent an unparalleled career thinking about the welfare of the employees he represented, always taking effective actions to constantly improve their economic status, working conditions, and future. The scholarship continues his legacy of improving the lives and futures of others, through education. Scholarships are awarded each year to Michigan family members of MAP, MAPE and MAFF union members. Funds for this year's recipients are derived from the 24th Annual Carl Parsell Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing, which took place June 12.