Proud parents and students came out to the Douglas County Central Office on March 30, as the Douglas County Education Foundation (DCEF) held its annual scholarship reception.
Thanks to the Foundation and its many generous donors, 28 seniors throughout the school system were awarded over $68,000 in college scholarships to continue their education.
DCEF has also partnered with former Atlanta Hawks player Mario West to administer his Defend the Dream Scholarship to Douglas County High School seniors.
To receive a scholarship, students filled out applications that opened at the start of the new year. Once submitted, the applications were read by donors and other reviewers, who then notified the winners.
Many of the scholarships are renewable, meaning that students will receive awarded funding each semester or year that they are in school, to assist them in achieving their academic dreams.
Congratulations to each 2022-2023 DCEF Scholarship recipient!
Ashley and Mandy Eaton “What College Means to Me” Scholarship
Gracie Chaves - AHS
Callie Duncan - AHS
Morgan Mitchell - AHS
Jaida White - AHS
Denver Moreland - CHHS
Vasthi Saintil - NMHS
Assured Comfort Heating, Air & Plumbing Scholarship
Christian Edwards - AHS
Betty Hilton Scholarship
Kennedy Vick - AHS
Mary Peace Winn, Frank M. Winn and Judge Dan P. Winn Memorial Scholarship
Joi Bailey - AHS
Brianna Cleary - CHHS
Soraya Wilson - CHHS
Kiersten Elder - DCHS
Kenneth Payne - LSHS
Christopher Suarez - LSHS
Jade Middleton - NMHS
Winston Legacy Scholarship
Sara Hindmon - AHS
Juanita Williams Memorial Scholarship
George Dawson - AHS
Hometown Scholarship
Samuel Austin - CHHS
Carmilla Hilton and Crystal Hilton Scholarship
Nathaniel Wisdom - DCHS
Don Remillard Scholarship
Ayla Mercier - DCHS
Katrina Davis - NMHS
Reverend Alvertis Hilton Memorial Scholarship
Lindsey Robles - DCHS
Billie Yancey Memorial Scholarship
Travis Espinoza - LSHS
Danielle Ryll - LSHS
Jalen Adams - NMHS
Erykah Williams - NMHS
Kathryn Milner Shehane Memorial Scholarship
Angenie GeDeon - LSHS
Michael Lankford Legacy Scholarship
Adrian Martinez - LSHS