Schools
Schloarship Program Awards 15 Local Students
Fifteen students from Forsyth County and nearby communities awarded $52,500 in scholarships.
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:
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- Kimberly Chambers,
- Lyddy O’Brien,
- Ms. Stephanie Pool, Lambert High School
- Ms. Savannah Scheyer,
- 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."
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The funding for the scholarship program is derived from unclaimed funds from , 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.