2 Lanier Co. seniors awarded health care scholarship
Good News: 2 Lanier Co. seniors awarded health care scholarship By WALB News Team | May 10, 2021 at 6:06 PM EDT - Updated May 10 at 8:15 PM
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Two Lanier County High School seniors recently received the 2021 Jay Shaw Scholarship, awarded by South Georgia Medical Center Foundation and the Shaw Family.
Both Ashton Abbott and Jenna Shaw plan to attend Valdosta State University in the fall where they will pursue a degree in health care.
To receive the Jay Shaw Scholarship, recipients must demonstrate a positive engagement in community service, exhibit strong leadership qualities, and show strength in academics.
University graduates
Colton James Cameron, Ocala, Bachelor of Business Administration, School of Business Administration, University of Mississippi
Dean’s List
Other accolades
Charles Phelps, Ocala, University of Maryland Global Campus
Alexandra Saputo, Ocala, Berry College
Local nonprofits receive contributions from Youth Philanthropy in Action middle school students
The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County and NonProfit Business Council awarded $2,500 as part of the Youth Philanthropy in Action program, according to a press release from the foundation.
In spring 2021, Belleview Middle School and Osceola Middle School participated in YPIA. Osceola did so in spring 2020, as well, but COVID-19 abruptly altered the program delivery.
WFSU s Screening and Discussion: Invisible History: Middle Florida s Hidden Roots
Invisible History: Middle Florida s Hidden Roots
This virtual Zoom event will take place Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ET.REGISTER HERE The Invisible History documentary project will shed light on the little-known history of plantations and the enslaved in North Florida. By creating a visually compelling story that explores the history of a people who contributed so much to what Leon County is today, it aims to advance a sense of place and identity for hundreds of thousands of African Americans. The program depicts the invisible history of slavery in Leon County and attempts to trace its economic, social and political effects on our community today. [More]
Hispanic graduates share their hardships to pursue higher education
Hispanic graduates share their hardships to pursue higher education By Jennifer Morejon | May 7, 2021 at 6:54 PM EDT - Updated May 10 at 9:22 AM
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A program at Valdosta State University is helping children of migrant farmworkers attend college. They are offering financial help and support.
The students are part of the first graduating class from the CAMP program. They’re excited to have their parents see them walk across that stage, something they weren’t able to do themselves. VSU CAMP program graduates. (Source: WALB)
“They had a rough time coming over here and I know it wasn’t easy and it wasn’t easy back home. They wanted us to get an education, something they weren’t able to get,” said Laura Ramirez.