Longtime Waco Insurance Agent Honored with Endowed Scholarship
The Independent Insurance Agents of Central Texas (IIACT) recently honored longtime Waco insurance agent Champe Fitzhugh, Jr. by presenting a $15,000 check to the MCC Foundation for an endowed scholarship in his name.
The announcement, which was a surprise to Fitzhugh, was made at a May 9 dinner following the IIACT Big "I" Classic. Fitzhugh, a third-generation insurance agent, has been in the insurance industry for more than 60 years and has been extensively involved in community work. In the early 1960s, he served on the study committee that recommended forming MCC, and he also served as chairman of the education committee of the Waco Chamber of Commerce. In years since, he has privately funded scholarships and books for many MCC students.
Upon presentation of the check, Greg Vanek, CEO of National Lloyds, pledged an additional $1,000 toward the scholarship. The Champe Fitzhugh Scholarship is one of 13 new endowed scholarship funds set up at the Foundation so far this year.
MCC Foundation Executive Director Harry Harelik (right) greets Jamie Irvin (left), Champe Fitzhugh (center), and Mandy Wellbrock (center right) at the ceremony announcing the Champe Fitzhugh, Jr. endowed scholarship at MCC.