2008 College Scholarship Award Recipients Announced by the Williamson County Association of REALTORS®
May 22, 2008 (Franklin, TN)—The Williamson County Association of REALTORS® awards one senior from each of the public high schools within Williamson County a scholarship to assist the students with their higher-education goals. This year the awards have increased to $2000 per student, from the $1000 per student amount in years past. The awards are sent to the recipients' selected place of higher education and the student in tandem; so that the funds can be applied directly to the student's account. Recipients of the scholarships are:
- Brentwood High School – Emma Older Green
- Centennial High School –Katherine Moise
- Fairview High School – Danielle Vaughan
- Franklin High School – Lara Solima
- Independence High School – Kortney Carter
- Middle College High School – Amanda Button
- Page High School- Belita Murray
- Ravenwood High School – Michelle Fernandez
Two memorial scholarships are also awarded. These scholarships are $1000 each. Recipients of these endowed funds are:
- Betty Reagan Memorial Scholarship – Michelle Herbert – Brentwood High School
- Beverly Collins Memorial Scholarship - Daniel Chapdelaine, Fairview High School
"This year we received the most applications since we began the scholarship program. Applicants submitted a written application with a narrative and then finalists were selected for in-person interviews. The caliber of applications is commendable and we are proud to be able to honor these individuals with outstanding potential. Members of the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® are excited to be able to support the future of our community through recognition of these graduates," said Jeremy Pittman, Chair of the WCAR Scholarship Committee.
The recipients will be honored at a reception on Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the WCAR office. WCAR members, the recipients, their families, guidance counselors and principals will be in attendance. WCAR members contribute to the scholarship fund and have been proud to award scholarships to promising students for over a decade. A golf tournament in support of the Scholarship Fund was held on May 20th at Temple Hills Golf Club in Franklin and a fundraising party was held at the Factory on May 9, 2008.
The Williamson County Association of REALTORS is the professional board of choice for the real estate industry in Williamson County. Established in 1962, the association provides professional development and support services for real estate professionals. The association has over 1,650 members and is headquartered in Franklin, Tn.