Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce announces scholarship winners

Published Sunday, Apr. 29, 2018, 2:01 pm

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The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation annually recognizes academic achievers in the area with $1,000 scholarships for vocational or technical school, credentialing programs, or a two- or four-year college.

Students selected for the scholarships will be honored during a reception at the Plecker Workforce Center on the campus of Blue Ridge Community College on May 7.

Scholarship awardees are selected based on financial need, one-page essay or video presentation, teacher reference, school and community activities, and transcripts.

2018 Academic Achiever winners

Wilson Memorial HS:

• Samantha Brooks
• Hayley Gomez
• Erica Sanders

Stuarts Draft HS:

• Rachel Watts
• Monique Ayers

Riverheads HS:

• Mia Kyler
• Kajsia Polky
• Jackson Shover

Buffalo Gap HS:

• Dylan Rankin
• Cheyenne Sherwood
• Brandon Propst

Fishburne Military School:

• Justin Payne

Fort Defiance HS:

• Kevin Campbell
• Daniella Posada
• Maelynn Marie Hunter

Grace Christian School:

• Anna Belle Lihos

Waynesboro HS:

• Samantha Brooks
• Lauren Cahall
• Latavia Herndon
• Samantha Dixon
• Nya Scott

Robert E. Lee HS:

• Elizabeth Shepard
• Sheriz Chrisley-Strickler
• Gracie Elizabeth Warren

Valley Career and Technical Center:

• Raegan Glenn
• Kaylee Pitsenbarger

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