North Plainfield Student Receives $1,000 Scholarship
Cameron Jones of North Plainfield, N.J. has been named one of four scholarship recipients by JNESO District Council 1 IUOE-AFL-CIO, the professional healthcare union that represents 5,000 nurses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Jones received the Laura King Scholarship, awarded to JNESO members’ spouses or children advancing education in any field of higher education.
Jones is a graduating senior from Union Catholic High School.
Jones is a passionate student with aspirations to become an actor. He is currently a member of the International Thespian Honor Society and has received Art Honors from Union Catholic High School. Throughout the years, Jones has been involved with the Union Catholic Performing Arts Company, the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Elizabeth, and his high school’s track and field organization. He has also volunteered as a church usher and with the Caynon Club which assists children with disabilities.
“My biggest inspiration is my family, especially my mom, grandmother, and my Pastor, Reverend Rufus Strother for being there for me. Also, my performing arts teacher Mr. Steve Graham for helping me achieve my goal of acting and my school counselor Dr. Jennifer Dixon for helping me throughout my 4 years at Union Catholic Regional High School,” said Jones.
Jones cites last year’s Screenwriter strike as a profound influence on his desire to use his voice to fight for the rights of others in the workplace. Additionally, his mother’s strength and willingness to take on workplace issues on behalf of her nursing colleagues inspires him.
His mother, Florine, is a JNESO member and on the JNESO Board of Directors. She works as an RN at Hackensack University Medical Center.
The scholarship was formally awarded on April 16 as part of Education Day, JNESO’s ongoing commitment to making sure nurses have access to the latest information and training on important issues that can affect patients and the healthcare profession.
To learn more about JNESO visit www.JNESO.org
