Sundina Trieble received a scholarship from the Cumberland Clothes Closet for $1,000. Sundina will be graduating this month with a 3.91 GPA. She has a passion for committing to community service and volunteering. Her ultimate goal is to earn a PhD in Counseling Psychology and be able to work in hospitals with children, adolescents and adults who face hardships such as cancer, domestic abuse, depression and anxiety. She plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The representative for the scholarship was Shirley Martin. Pictured from left, Jeff Scales, Sundina Trieble and Shirley Martin.

Ahkiya Allen is the recipient of an Elizabeth Dawson Memorial Scholarship for $1,000. Ahkiya is graduating this May with a GPA of 4.40. She plans to attend Georgetown University and then after a four-year degree, continue on to medical school. She ultimately wants to become a neurosurgeon. Representing the scholarship is Mary Jackson. Pictured from left, Jeff Scales, Ahkiya Allen and Mary Jackson.

Megan Prouty received a William and Ada Sanderson Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,250. Megan has a GPA of 4.04, has received her Associates degree from SVCC and plans to attend Virginia Tech and become a criminal investigator. She wants to study criminology. The representative for the scholarship was Gigi Amateau. Pictured from left Gigi Amateau, Megan Prouty and Jeff Scales.

Wesley Marshall received the Lineweaver Family Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Wesley will be graduating this month with a 4.16 GPA. He will also be receiving an associate’s degree from SVCC. He plans to attend Longwood University and majoring in computer science. With his sister, Stacey, being a straight A student, getting a B is not high on his list; keeping the family tradition of getting As is his goal. The representative for the scholarship was Linda Lineweaver. Pictured from left, Linda Lineweaver, Wesley Marshall and Jeff Scales.

Sydney Rogers received the Garland and Nancy Sanderson Memorial Scholarship for $1,000. Sydney has a GPA of 3.39. She is currently enrolled in the nursing program and plans to pass the Certified Nursing Assistant exam this Spring. She is also a dual enrollment student and is to receive her associates degree from SVCC. She plans to attend Radford University. The representative of the scholarship was Audrey Robinson. Pictured from left, Audrey Robinson, Sydney Rogers and Jeff Scales.

Hannah King received the Centra Southside Scholarship in the amount of $1,250. Hannah has a GPA of 4.09 and plans to attend George Mason University where she hopes to major in neuroscience or neurobiology. Her ultimate goal is to become a neurosurgeon and to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease since her grandfather has been battling it for the majority of her life. Pictured from left, Jeff Scales and Hannah King.

Danielle Dowdy received a scholarship from the Cumberland Clothes Closet for $1,000. Danielle will be graduating this month with a 3.52 GPA and has received her CNA. This has solidified her passion for nursing. She plans to receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She plans to continue her education at Averett University. The representative for the scholarship was Barbara Daniels. Pictured from left, Jeff Scales, Danielle Dowdy and Barbara Daniels.

Gillian Cubbage is the recipient of a Southside Electric Cooperative Scholarship for $500. Gillian will be graduating this month with an Associate’s Degree from Southside Virginia Community College. She has a GPA of 3.95. She states that she has traveled to 41 states and Canada which shows her passion for travel. She will be attending Virginia Tech in the Fall. Pictured from left, Jeff Scales and Gillian Cubbage.

Carmen Meacham received a scholarship from the Cumberland Clothes Closet for $1,000. Carmen has a GPA of 4.32 and plans to obtain a bachelor’s degree in the field of Radiation Oncology. She currently plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. As a doctor, she looks forward to treating patients, caring for them and easing their pain, but also looks forward to researching new forms of treatment for cancer. The representative for the scholarship was Shirley Martin. Pictured from left Shirley Martin, Carmen Meacham and Jeff Scales.

Jada Harris received the first ever Carla Urquhart Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Jada will be graduating this month with a 4.36 GPA. She would like to get a degree in architecture from either the University of Kentucky or Clemson University. While in college, she plans to study abroad, where she can help less fortunate individuals by providing them with designs for schools, businesses and, most importantly, housing they so desperately need. Bruce Robinson represented the scholarship on behalf of Carla’s mother, Hazel Urquhart. Pictured from left, Bruce Robinson, Jada Harris and Jeff Scales.