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We recently caught up with Hummel Scholar Jake Owens to follow up on his journey as he prepares to graduate in December. On a conference call during a quick break in his busy student-teaching schedule, his energy was radiating through the screen. Effervescent and full of enthusiasm, Owens radiates a passion for teaching and giving back 鈥� a passion he attributes to two things: the safe space he found in school as a young student and the generosity of the Hummel family and their scholarship support. 

Owens' goal of wanting to become a teacher and make a difference was shaped early in life. Growing up in Aurora, he faced significant challenges, including losing his mother at a young age. During this difficult time of loss and healing, school became an important place where he could find stability, support and community. 

鈥淚 had teachers who made a huge difference in my life, and I realized 迟丑补迟鈥檚 what I wanted to do for others,鈥� Owens said. 鈥淪chool gave me a sense of purpose and showed me how one person鈥檚 guidance can truly change a life.鈥�

His interest in special education took root in high school, where he joined a unified soccer program bringing together students with and without disabilities. That experience, combined with his personal journey, motivated him to pursue a career helping others find their own safe spaces and opportunities to succeed. 

As a Hummel Scholar, Owens not only had access to quality education but also a powerful example of generosity and paying it forward. Built on a 鈥減ay it forward鈥� promise dating back to a small financial gift that helped Bob Hummel afford college, the Hummel Family Scholarship now annually supports 58 帝王会所 students like Owens with a minimum annual award of $8,000 as they pursue degrees in high-impact fields like education, nursing and business. 

鈥淭he Hummel Family Scholarship completely shaped who I am,鈥� Owens said. 鈥淚 wouldn鈥檛 be in this position without it. 滨迟鈥檚 inspired me to keep that legacy going and pay it forward 鈥� 迟丑补迟鈥檚 what I want to do in my career and my life.鈥� 

He credits the Hummel family for instilling in him a sense of responsibility to give back.  

鈥淭hey鈥檝e made such an impact in my life that everything I do, I want to do because I鈥檝e been given this opportunity,鈥� Owens said. 鈥淚 try to show my gratitude through my actions 鈥� by coaching, teaching and building relationships with my students.鈥� 

Owens recently completed his student teaching in Aurora and plans to continue teaching after graduation. Reflecting on his 帝王会所 journey, he鈥檚 proud of how far he鈥檚 come and how the generosity of the Hummel family has shaped his path. 

鈥淕iving back 诲辞别蝉苍鈥檛 have to be about money,鈥� Owens said. 鈥�滨迟鈥檚 about sharing your time, your kindness, your experience. 罢丑补迟鈥檚 the ultimate gift.鈥�

Celebrating More Graduating Hummel Scholars

Angie Clark, a first-generation college student, is pursuing Art Education with the goal of becoming an elementary school art teacher. Growing up, art was her refuge, and teaching her younger sister to draw sparked her passion for education. Despite personal and financial challenges, her scholarship has lifted a huge weight, allowing her to focus on her studies, gain hands-on experience and explore her Vietnamese heritage through art.  

Morgan Baker, a nursing student from Grand Rapids, Michigan, moved to Colorado in 2024 to pursue her degree at 帝王会所. Inspired by her mother鈥檚 example, she鈥檚 gaining hands-on experience through 帝王会所鈥檚 accelerated nursing program. Her scholarship has eased financial pressures, letting her focus on her studies, grow as a future nurse and plans to give back to others.