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Fifty Georgia high school seniors receive Horatio Alger State Scholarship
O. Wayne Rollins Foundation provides $250,000 to deserving local students

April 24, 2012, WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is honored to announce the winners of the Horatio Alger Georgia Scholarship sponsored by the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation. The Horatio Alger State Scholars are chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to education, their dedication to community service, and strength of character in overcoming personal obstacles to achieve academic excellence.

“We are truly honored to offer these deserving students the opportunity to pursue a college education,” said Tony Novelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Horatio Alger Association.  “We know that they will carry on the Horatio Alger values of perseverance and courage in the face of adversity as they continue with their education and pursue careers.”

Each scholar will receive $5,000 that will go toward their college tuition, fees, books, on-campus room and board, and other education-related expenses. In addition to the scholarship, the students will receive:

• Financial aid guidance to assist in the selection of and preparation for college.
• Access to the association’s website, where students can create online profiles, search for fellow scholars, update their personal information, submit disbursement requests, and direct questions to the association.
• Access to a toll-free information line to speak with program coordinators for assistance with questions about their scholarships and other educational programs.

The Horatio Alger Association’s scholarship programs are funded by its Members, friends of the organization, and other foundations. Since 1985, the Association has provided $1,591,500.00 in scholarships to high school seniors from Georgia.

The 2012 Horatio Alger Georgia Scholarship recipients are:

• Joshua P. Ackerman, La Fayette High School, LaFayette
• Trevon Allen, Duluth High School, Duluth
• Rafeal L. Baker, Brunswick High School, Brunswick
• Peter M. Bis, La Fayette High School, LaFayette
• Tiffany C. Brooks, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, Rossville
• Jasmine Buchanan, Ridgeland High School, Ringgold
• Jaumonee O. Byrd, Douglas County High School, Douglasville
• Vicktoria Capehart, Ridgeland High School, Rossville
• Allin M. Clark, South Atlanta High School, Atlanta
• Kace J. Crawford, Ridgeland High School, Chickamauga
• Jaiva M. Crawford, Southwest Dekalb High School, Decatur
• Jennifer N. Daniels, Ridgeland High School, Rossville
• Whitney E. Davis, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, Rossville
• Heather R. Dunman, Houston County High School, Warner Robins
• Whitney L. Dutton, Pepperell High School, Silver Creek
• Mandi Eady, Ridgeland High School, Chickamauga
• Aaron J. Eaker, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, Rossville
• Meagan N. Frady, Ridgeland High School, Flintstone
• Wesley E. Garrett, Cartersville High School, Cartersville
• Yeager C. Gaston, Lowndes High School, Valdosta
• Elizabeth D. Grasham, Ridgeland High School, Rossville
• Megan A. Haley, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, Rossville
• Andrea Harper, Starr's Mill High School, Peachtree City
• Victoria A. Harris, Toombs County High School, Vidalia
• Daniel C. Harris, Lucy Craft Laney High School, Augusta
• Jeremy Hayes, South Atlanta High School, Atlanta
• Shala Hughes, Decatur High School, Decatur
• Brittany D. Jones, Ridgeland High School, Chickamauga
• Monica Maldonado, Dalton High School, Dalton
• Hanna M. Martin, Pepperell High School, Rome
• Evelyn Martinez, Carver School of the Arts, Atlanta
• Elaine P. Mills, Southwest Dekalb High School, Stockbridge
• Sarah N. Nesbit, Ridgeland High School, Lafayette
• Krima R. Patel, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, Ringgold
• Megha Patel, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, Fort Oglethorpe
• Alexandria E. Proffitt, Ringgold High School, Fort Oglethorpe
• Erika N. Reed, La Fayette High School, LaFayette
• Tyree A. Rush, Mccallie School, Atlanta
• Irene C. Silfa, Davidson Fine Arts School, Augusta
• Jessica M. Smith, La Fayette High School, LaFayette
• Lacey Stansell, Rockdale County High School, Conyers
• Brittany C. Strauss, Ridgeland High School, Rising Fawn
• Taja Strickland, Riverwood High School, Atlanta
• Brenda Velazquez, Ridgeland High School, Rossville
• Chelsea C. Walker, Valdosta High School, Valdosta
• Darlicia G. Wheeler, La Fayette High School, LaFayette
• Kia A. Whitehurst, Valdosta High School, Valdosta
• Lindsey H. Wilder, Taylor County High School, Reynolds
• John-Colby L. Wolfe, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, Fort Oglethorpe
• Taylor A. York, Ridgeland High School, Flintstone

Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans celebrates those individuals in our society whose determination and hard work enabled them to overcome life’s obstacles to achieve success. As a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit, the Association provides scholarships and mentorship to high school seniors who have demonstrated courage in the face of adversity and an unwavering desire to pursue a higher education. The Horatio Alger Association has awarded more than $90 million in college scholarships since the inception of its scholarship programs in 1984. For more information, please visit www.horatioalger.org.

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