Calvert City, Ky. (July 17, 2024)— Westlake Corporation, a global manufacturer of essential products used in housing, construction, packaging, and healthcare, is proud to announce it has awarded scholarships to 13 students of its Calvert City employees, furthering its mission of helping the next generation of community leaders pursue higher education.
“We’re thrilled to invest in the academic studies of these dedicated and deserving students of our employees,” said David Huyck, senior director of operations with Westlake Corporation Calvert City. “These students were selected among a competitive pool of applicants, and each have demonstrated strong academic excellence and a passion for bettering the western Kentucky community. We look forward to seeing all the success they will achieve over the next four years and beyond.”
Westlake awarded the following students with 4-year renewable scholarships:
- Laken Brooks – Marshall County High School
- Francesca Hodge – Paducah Tilghman High School
- Peyton Arnett – Community Christian Academy
- Hope Pratt – Marshall County High School
- Eva Coursey – McCracken County High School
- Emma Whirley – Marshall County High School
- Caleb Darnell – Calloway County High School
- Brayden Smallmon – McCracken County High School
- Haylee O’Daniel – Lyon County High School
- Karson Haley – Calloway County High School
- Audrey Hunt – McCracken County High School
- Lindsey Cope – Mayfield High School
- Ethan Carson – Calloway County High School
Westlake Corporation has recognized and rewarded high-achieving high school seniors for over 28 years. This year, a total of 121 students nationwide received scholarships from the Westlake Scholarship Program.
Each student’s application was evaluated based on grade point average, ACT/SAT scores, strength of curriculum and extracurricular activities. Students must be dependents of regular, full-time employees who have at least one year of service with the company.
“We believe this important tradition has a positive impact in our communities and our workplace,” said Joel Gray, vice president of human resources at Westlake Corporation. “Ongoing education and self-development can build the foundation of a productive life and promising future. Our scholarship program is one way we invest in the lives of our youth and in the welfare of our communities. We congratulate the students and their parents for the significant accomplishments in the classroom and the contributions to the communities in which they live.”
About Westlake
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.westlake.co