The AAMA congratulates the latest recipients of the prestigious Maxine Williams Scholarship:

	Wendi Cummings graduated from Carnegie Institute in Troy, Mich., this past June. She anticipates taking the CMA (AAMA) exam soon and is excited for the chance to grow personally and professionally in the workforce. "I want to be both proficient and caring, and become the CMA (AAMA) that patients request and doctors prefer."
	Phyllis Heimbigner recently graduated from Everest College in Vancouver, Wash., and aims to work in a specialty clinic. According to her instructor, "Phyllis is a compassionate person. Her desire to enhance the lives of patients is the driving force in her educational pursuits. She is a wonderful example of the medical assistants we are proud to help develop."
	Lisa McDermaid, of the Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, S.D., plans on graduating in May 2011. After graduating, McDermaid hopes to work for a small clinic or in the business office of a larger facility. "Lisa's mature attitude and work ethic are evident in her work and classroom activities," notes her program director. "She is a leader as well as a team player."
	Stephanie Merchant attends River Valley Community College in Claremont, N.H., and expects to graduate in May 2011. According to Merchant's program director, "Stephanie has always presented a mature and motivated attitude in all of her courses." Another educator adds, "She has proven that she has the skills and determination to be successful."
	Maria Munoz, of Vatterott College in Omaha, Neb., anticipates graduating in December. From there, she plans to become a CMA (AAMA). "I want to prove... that I can reach any goal I set by working hard and never giving up," she says. "Overall, I want to be an honest, caring, reliable, and successful health care worker—one who leaves a lasting impression on patients."