Bay Springs, MS (February 06, 2026) – TEC, a leading rural broadband provider, is proud to announce Isaac Goss as the second-place recipient of the prestigious D.L. Fail Memorial Scholarship. This annual scholarship is awarded to two outstanding high school seniors each year.
Isaac is a senior at Morton High School, where he has demonstrated strong leadership, academic achievement, and involvement in both school and community activities. He is an active member of Morton One’Achord Show Choir, Tennis, Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and Student Body. Throughout his high school career, Isaac has held several leadership roles, including Beta Club President, Student Body Vice President during his junior year, and FCA President during his junior year. He has also consistently earned placement on the Honor Roll.
Outside of academics and leadership, Isaac enjoys playing tennis and photography, interests that reflect his well-rounded character and commitment to personal growth.
Isaac plans to attend Northwest Mississippi Community College, where he will pursue a degree as a physical therapy assistant. His educational and career goals reflect his desire to work in a hands-on, service-oriented healthcare profession.
Congratulations to Isaac Goss on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to support his future academic and professional endeavors through the D.L. Fail Scholarship. You can read Isaac’s essay below.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship’s purpose is to encourage young citizens to pursue higher education, establish life goals, and use their success to serve their community. We also hope to make young adults more aware of the positive attributes of their communities and the benefits of returning to their hometowns after college. Two scholarships, totaling $5,000 in tuition monies, are awarded annually in conjunction with MACS, the Mississippi Affordable College Savings Program to two high school students in TEC’s Mississippi residential service area. The winning submission will receive $3,000, and the 2nd place submission will receive $2,000. Both scholarships can be used to pay tuition and related expenses at any college or university of the student’s choice.
ABOUT TEC
TEC provides economic stability to its local service areas, employing more than 200 people across Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana. TEC has invested in and maintains approximately 4,000 miles of fiber in its rural markets. For over a century, TEC has been a forerunner in providing telecommunications services to rural America and was the first to bring internet options to many rural markets more than 20 years ago. For more information, visit www.TEC.com or find us on social media under the handle, @TECconnects.