When most people attend the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair or the Kiwanis Rodeo they are simply looking for a fun night out with the family. They probably don't realize the impact they are making simply by attending these events and supporting the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro.
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, 25 area high school graduates and their families got a first hand look at the impact attendance and support of the fair and rodeo makes. Each of them were presented with $2,000 scholarships to continue their education through the Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship fund.
The students and their parents were invited to attend the Thursday, lunch meeting of the club where they were presented with the scholarships.
Record number of applicants
This year, the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro, had a record number of applicants and decided to present 25 scholarships to graduating seniors from high schools in Bulloch, Candler, Emanuel and Screven Counties. This $2,000 scholarship will be utilized exclusively to assist with expenses incurred while attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
"The Kiwanis Club firmly believes that investing in the education of these bright individuals will contribute to the betterment of our community and beyond," said Christopher Wiggins, President, Kiwanis Club of Statesboro.
The Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic excellence and have shown remarkable commitment to leadership and service both within their school and the broader community. These deserving students have displayed remarkable dedication and have set a shining example for their peers.
The recipients
Below is a list of the recipients, their high school and the schools they plan to attend:
|
Scholarship Recipient |
High School |
What post-secondary institution do you currently plan to attend |
|
Mary Mac Powell |
Bulloch Academy |
Georgia Southern University or University of Georgia |
|
Ashlyn Collins |
Bulloch Academy |
The University of Georgia |
|
Emily Nguyen |
Bulloch Academy |
Georgia Southern University or Mercer University |
|
Lauren Johnson |
Bulloch Academy |
Georgia Institute of Technology |
|
Allison Edwards |
Bulloch Academy |
University of Georgia |
|
Sarah Catherine Kraus |
Emanuel County Institute |
Georgia College and State University |
|
Trevar Mainer |
Metter High School |
Kennesaw State University |
|
Makahyla Meade |
Metter High School |
Augusta University |
|
Ryann Crooms |
Metter High School |
University of Georgia |
|
Jozie Motes |
Portal Middle High School |
Georgia Southern University |
|
Marlie Motes |
Portal Middle High School |
Georgia Southern University |
|
Lynnlie Rountree |
Screven County High School |
Emmanuel College |
|
Madeline Brown |
Southeast Bulloch High School |
Mercer University |
|
Kaylee Haas |
Southeast Bulloch High School |
Georgia Southern University |
|
Laney Gagne |
Southeast Bulloch High School |
Georgia Southern University |
|
Maggie Redman |
Southeast Bulloch High School |
Kennesaw State University |
|
Zya Adkins |
Southeast Bulloch High School |
College of Charleston or Augusta University |
|
Abigail Morgan |
Southeast Bulloch High School |
Possibly Georgia Southern |
|
Claire Pagliarullo |
Southeast Bulloch High School |
Georiga Southern University (Honors College) |
|
Nathan Wallace |
Statesboro High School |
Georgia Institute of Technology |
|
Julia Basquin |
Statesboro High School |
University of Georgia |
|
Avery White |
Statesboro High School |
University of Georgia |
|
Anne O'Neill |
Statesboro High School |
Undecided; Georgia College or Shenandoah University |
|
Charity Murray-Davis |
Statesboro High School |
Augusta University |
|
Kea'dyn Miller |
Statesboro High School |
Mercer University |
