Month of the Military Child Scholarship Recipients
April, 2025
April is Month of the Military Child, which is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and the challenges they overcome. DOCS Dental wants to celebrate by highlighting stellar children from military communities that are exercising good values and giving them a reason to smile.
Campbell Ryan
Fort Cavazos
Campbell Ryan is a driven and disciplined high school student with a strong record of academic excellence and a commitment to serving the nation. Growing up in a military family, Campbell has developed resilience, adaptability, and leadership skills through her extensive experience in athletics, particularly gymnastics. She is seeking a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy and aspires to become an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Campbell has attended Lakes High School in Lakewood, WA, and Killeen High School in Killeen, TX, where she will graduate with honors in May 2025. She has earned a varsity letter in Track & Field and coached gymnastics while training at an advanced level. This fall, Campbell will be attending the University of Alabama to continue her education and further pursue her career goals.
An active volunteer, Campbell, has contributed over numerous hours to organizations like Child Youth Services, the USO, and a Soldier and Family Readiness group. She is passionate about giving back to her community and values her involvement in church youth groups and Bible studies. Campbell’s core strengths include leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and multitasking in high-pressure environments. She is a great representation of the military community.
Elise Jones
Fort Sam Houston
Elise Jones is a 17-year-old senior at Randolph High School in Texas, having attended seven schools across the U.S. due to her military family background. She has been accepted to several colleges, including the University of Hawaii Manoa, the University of Charleston, Michigan State University, the University of Arizona, and the Citadel, and is awaiting responses from Clemson and Texas A&M.
Elise is an honor student, a certified lifeguard, and actively involved in the National Honor Society and her school’s Christian Athletes club. She plans to pursue a degree in Biology or Pre-Med, with the goal of becoming a dentist, inspired by a childhood visit to the dentist.
In addition to her academic achievements, Elise helps care for her grandparents, managing appointments and responsibilities when her mother is away for work. She is honored to have been selected for a scholarship by the DOC’s dental staff at Fort Sam Houston.
Elise Jones
Fort Sam Houston
Elise Jones is a 17-year-old senior at Randolph High School in Texas, having attended seven schools across the U.S. due to her military family background. She has been accepted to several colleges, including the University of Hawaii Manoa, the University of Charleston, Michigan State University, the University of Arizona, and the Citadel, and is awaiting responses from Clemson and Texas A&M.
Elise is an honor student, a certified lifeguard, and actively involved in the National Honor Society and her school’s Christian Athletes club. She plans to pursue a degree in Biology or Pre-Med, with the goal of becoming a dentist, inspired by a childhood visit to the dentist.
In addition to her academic achievements, Elise helps care for her grandparents, managing appointments and responsibilities when her mother is away for work. She is honored to have been selected for a scholarship by the DOC’s dental staff at Fort Sam Houston.