The Service League of Cherokee County is proud to announce the awarding of scholarships to 35 graduating seniors from high schools across Cherokee County. These scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $2,300, are designed to support the recipients in furthering their education, whether at a four-year university, technical school, or vocational program. The scholarship recipients come from various high schools within the county, reflecting the diverse academic excellence of Cherokee County School District’s student body. The awards were distributed as follows: seven students from River Ridge High School, eleven from Cherokee High School, one from Creekview High School, four from Sequoyah High School, two students from i-Grad Virtual Academy, three from Woodstock High School, and seven from Etowah High School.
Cherokee High School recipients are: Alyeda Zarate, Alicia Kidd, Ava Stuart, Brenda Hilario, Jaiden Pettersen, Jenna Cuomo, Jesse Young, Johnna Kelly, Karim Noami Sanoja, Katherine Busby, and Wesley Hurt.
Creekview High School recipient is: Grayson Venezia.
Etowah High School recipients are: Abigail Haines, Ashley Varela, Joshua Sacan, Kennedy Johnson, Kyra Albertson, Marissa Migneco, and Sandra Felgueres-Garcia.
i-Grad Virtual Academy recipients are: Amberlyn Broussard and Kiley McDonough
River Ridge High School recipients are: Amelie Vogel, Angel Merced-Herrera, Balileigh Borna, Chloe Martin, Estrella Cano, Julianna Kershaw, and Riley Schoper.
Sequoyah High School recipients are: Abigail Durkin, Blake Smith, Dylan Ross, and Josue Zurita.
Woodstock High School recipients are: Cameron Lavette, Caroline Provost, and Dania Gonzalez.
The Service League of Cherokee County has a long-standing tradition of supporting the educational aspirations of local students. Since its founding in 1935, the organization has been dedicated to positively impacting the community by providing support to children and families in need. These scholarships are a key part of that mission, alleviating the financial burden of higher education for deserving students and helping them to achieve their academic and career goals. “We believe in the potential of our youth and are committed to supporting their educational journeys,” said Melissa Wehunt, President of the Service League of Cherokee County. “These scholarships are an investment in the future of our community, and we are proud to help these students take the next step in their educational pursuits.”
The Service League of Cherokee County congratulates all the scholarship recipients and wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors. The organization’s commitment to fostering educational opportunities for local students underscores its dedication to the growth and success of Cherokee County. For more information about the Service League of Cherokee County and its scholarship program, please visit www.serviceleague.net.
