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Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce announces scholarship winners

Chris Graham

Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of CommerceThe 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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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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