The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation announced today that 15 local high school students, including seven from Forsyth County were each awarded $3,500 scholarships.

During a reception Wednesday held at Sawnee EMC the scholarship recipients were:

Forsyth County:

• Kimberly Chambers, West Forsyth High School
• Lyddy O’Brien, Lambert High School
• Ms. Stephanie Pool, Lambert High School
• Ms. Savannah Scheyer, North Forsyth High School
• Martina Vis, West Forsyth High School
• Daniel Yates, West Forsyth High School
• Teresa Zittrauer, West Forsyth High School

Nearby Communities:

• Taylor Boles, Creekview High School
• Haley Hamil, Dawson County High School
• Maggie Brogan, Alpharetta High School
• Luke Dinges, Marist School
• Jonathan Gill, Milton High School 
• Jessica Huynh, Chattahoochee High School
• Emily Jennings, Chattahoochee High School
• Shea Neugent, Chestatee High School

"It is such a privilege for the Foundation to be able to assist these students in furthering their education," said Blake House, vice president of Member Services at Sawnee EMC in a news release. "The Foundation Youth Scholarship program is a shining example of what the Foundation and Sawnee EMC are all about; a commitment to giving back in the communities we serve."

The funding for the scholarship program is derived from unclaimed funds from Sawnee EMC, which is separate and apart from the funds that the Foundation distributes to charitable organizations. 

In the past seven years, the Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation has awarded $217,000 in scholarships to 66 exceptional high schools seniors within Sawnee EMC’s seven-county service area.

“Supporting those in need in our communities, and helping these outstanding students continue their education is a key part of meeting the Foundation’s core mission” said Jerry Burum, chairman of the Foundation’s Board.