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Scholarship Information
Left to Right Front Row: Kristen Teague, Taneika Weaver, Savannah Mellon. Back Row, Left to Right: Tyler Hubbard, Jessica Wilson, Brittnay Bradford, Kayla Hedricks, Quinita Jackson, Madison Monday and Justin Robison.
Congratulations 2010 Scholarship Recipients All across northeast Alabama, area graduates are eager to begin their college studies. They proudly carry a high school diploma and their hopes for the future. Nineteen of these graduates stand out among their peers as recipients of Foundation scholarships totaling $63,500.00. These scholarships are made possible through the generous gifts and support of community friends, many of whom they have never met. At a reception held in their honor, students and their families had an opportunity to meet the donors who helped make their dreams of college a reality. Madison Kaitlyn Monday Compassionate, Ambitious, Great Athlete “All the aspirations for my future come from my heart.” Saks High School to Jacksonville State University – Human Environmental Sciences Nathan Sparks Memorial Scholarship – The Saks High School alumni class of 1997, along with Nathan’s parents, Jacky and Cheryl; sisters, Kristin and Adrienne; and Adrienne’s husband, Joe Mike, established the scholarship fund to celebrate Nathan’s life. After his death in a motorcycle accident on June 11, 2001, Nathan’s family and friends had to respond as Nathan would have, by working to bring about something positive in the midst of something so tragic. Justin Tyler Robinson Driven, Happy, Focused “I am a driven person that does not settle for being average.” Oxford High School to Huntingdon College – Sports Management Melanie and Todd Edmondson Scholarship – Bobby and Elaine Edmondson established this award to celebrate the lives of Melanie, their daughter, who lived from June 3, 1965 to December 24 1994; and Todd, their son, who lived from May 26, 1970 until August 24 1997. Kristen Teague Community Minded, Confident, Academic Excellence “My number one goal in life is to make a difference in someone else’s.” Ohatchee High School to Jacksonville State University – Psychology Whitney Laine Gallahar Memorial Scholarship -The scholarship was established by Whitney’s parents, Ricky and Donna, Whitney’s brother, Blake, and grandparents, Travis and Gayle Reaves. The award is also made possible through the generosity of dozens of friends, classmates, coworkers and matching gifts provided by the UPS Foundation. As a freshman at the University of Alabama, Whitney sought to pursue teaching rooted in her love for children. She excelled in sports at Ohatchee High School in volleyball and softball, where she graduated with honors in 2006. After her death on May 28, 2007 (Memorial Day) Whitney’s family created this award to celebrate her life, ambitions and character. Brittnay Bradford Thoughtful, Always Prepared, Fair Minded “You are the mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:14 Anniston High School – University of Alabama – Pre Law Reverend John Nettles Memorial Scholarship - Mrs. Gertrude Nettles along with family, friends, and colleagues of the late Reverend John S. Nettles established the Reverend John S. Nettles Scholarship Fund to celebrate his life and honor his dream of assisting the youth of the community. Reverend Nettles was a leader, a community servant, civil rights advocate, and humanitarian who touch the lives of many. Thus, this fund is created to foster hope, self-confidence and ambition in the graduates of Anniston High School. Cleve Holloway Memorial Scholarship - Mrs. Maudine Holloway established The Cleve Holloway Memorial Scholarship Fund on April 19, 2000, the anniversary of Mr. Holloway’s birth. During his life, Mr. Holloway did not have an opportunity to attend college. At age six his mother died and his life of work and family support began. This continued as he was employed with U.S. Pipe at age fourteen and later began his own business interests which evolved into several companies and real estate holdings. To further his work and generous spirit this scholarship endowment was established. Dr. Clarence and Juanita Harris Jairrels Scholarship- The Jairrels’ Fund is designated to high school graduates who are members of Seventeenth Street Missionary Baptist Church. If there is no eligible pool of applicants from Seventeenth Street Missionary Baptist Church, those applications will be added to applicants from Anniston High School. The pool may also include all active church members who are enrolled in a post-secondary institution when the award is available. Savannah Mellon Intuitive, Well Liked, Mentor “My determination attitude and strong work ethic qualify me to be the teacher who will light the flame to see this change happen.” Oxford High School to University of Alabama Birmingham – Secondary Education/Biology Melanie and Todd Edmondson Memorial Scholarship - Bobby and Elaine Edmondson established this award to celebrate the lives of Melanie, their daughter, who lived from June 3, 1965 to December 24 1994; and Todd, their son, who lived from May 26, 1970 until August 24 1997. Taneika Weaver Community Volunteer, Leader, Valedictorian Anniston High School – Auburn University Leslie and Mary Ella Scales Scholarship - Dr. and Mrs. James S. Daniel have established this scholarship fund in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Scales, Dr. Daniel's grandparents. In addition they wish to recognize the value of higher education and of their support for graduates of Anniston High School. The Leslie and Mary Ella Scales Scholarship Fund are designated to the Valedictorian at Anniston High School. Tyler Hubbard Hard working – Academic Excellence – Funny “Success is never achieved alone. There is always something another can add.” White Plains High School to University of Alabama in Birmingham – Pre med Mary Katherine “Katy” Williamson Memorial Scholarship - John and Susan Williamson, along with their son, Ben, established the scholarship after the death of their daughter and sister in June of 2005. The Fund both honors Katy's memory and reflects the love and admiration of her family, friends, classmates and co-workers. This Fund supports very specific scholarships but these activities only capture a small portion of Katy's life, talents and broad interests. Katy enjoyed sunflowers and constantly planted more and more of them each year at the family farm in Wellington; she cherished creation and the wonders that surrounded her and she welcomed all the seasons of the year and deeply trusted that the fall included the promise of spring. Katy also loved every form of animal both wild and tame. Katy’s compassion was complimented by her work ethic. She worked as a Veterinarian Technician. It is not certain where Katy's talents would have led her but all who knew her were certain that she would contribute to the well being of others. Courtney Carlisle Successful, Outgoing, Humanitarian "God is with you in all that you do" Genesis 21:22 Alexandria High School – Jacksonville State University Harry M. and Edel Y. Ayers Scholarship Fund - The Hot Blast and The Star were the survivors of some 30 to 40 newspapers that sprang up in Anniston during the late 1800’s. One writer of former days described the local journalistic struggle as a "fertile field of failures." The merging of The Hot Blast and The Star under the corporate title of Consolidated Publishing Company, Inc. (the “Company”) in 1912 marked the beginning point of a successful newspaper. In appreciation of the service of past employees and the contributions of current employees, the Company has established the Harry M. and Edel Y. Ayers Scholarship Fund is named in honor of the Company’s founders. Jacob Johnson Motivated, Role Model, Conscientious Fort Payne High School to Jacksonville State University – Nutrition Harry M. and Edel Y. Ayers Scholarship Fund - The Hot Blast and The Star were the survivors of some 30 to 40 newspapers that sprang up in Anniston during the late 1800’s. One writer of former days described the local journalistic struggle as a "fertile field of failures." The merging of The Hot Blast and The Star under the corporate title of Consolidated Publishing Company, Inc. (the “Company”) in 1912 marked the beginning point of a successful newspaper. In appreciation of the service of past employees and the contributions of current employees, the Company has established the Ayers Scholarship Fund and it is named in honor of the Company’s founders. Renewal Scholarships Quinita Jackson – Lloyd Johnson Family Scholarship Kayla Hedricks – The Nightingale Award Jessica Wilson – The Nightingale Award Amanda Whitaker – Farley-Moody Galbraith Scholarship Morgan White – Daniel Davenport Memorial Scholarship Through the Foundation, donors establish scholarship funds to assist graduating seniors from various public and private schools in our area. Each donor has a heartfelt reason for establishing a fund, whether to memorialize a loved one, to recognize the value of their own education or to simply encourage young people to identify their talents and succeed in life.
Scholarship Philosophy
If a scholarship fund is designated as “UNAVAILABLE” on this website, it is due to the renewal status supporting a prior recipient. Applications and written guidelines for each fund are available through the guidance counselor's office at the respective schools, obtained by contacting the Foundation or by downloading the information from the links provided below.
All scholarship fund applications are due by February 1 of each year with awards being announced in April.
Designated High School Scholarships
Anniston High School Ohatchee High School Oxford High School Saks High School Piedmont High School White Plains High School Unrestricted High School Scholarships Mary Katherine "Katy" Williamson Memorial Scholarship Williamson Scholarship Application Farley Moody Gallahar Scholarship for The University of Alabama E.C. & L.C.U. Lloyd Johnson Scholarship Calhoun County Auburn Scholarship Kiwanis Scholarship University of Alabama Graduate School Guin-Stanford Scholarship Corporate Scholarships Harry M. and Edel Y. Ayers Scholarship |
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