BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – One local high school senior’s life was changed forever today as she was awarded the Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship.
Elkins High School student Cathrynne Tenney was surprised with the award this afternoon during an assembly at the school.
Cathrynne receives a four-year full ride to Davis and Elkins College, which includes tuition and room and board. She was selected from nearly 90 statewide applications.
Cathrynne is excited about her next four years at the school.
“It means that I can go to this really amazing college and stay close to home,” Tenney said. “I can do the things that I’ve always wanted to do that I’ve talked about a million times. Leadership is always something that I’ve been interested in. I’m only a leader because so many people have poured into me. So, it only felt right to pour my leadership back into other people. That’s why I applied for the scholarship.”
President of Davis & Elkins College Dr. Chris Wood said Tenney deserved the scholarship.
“It was very deserving out of all the applications that came in from across the state,” Wood said. “Just an outstanding young lady. Excellent student, strong leader and somebody who’s really wanting to give back to the state of West Virginia.”
Elkins High students Kyra Sauerwein and Erin Collins each were presented this afternoon with $40,000 scholarships to D&E as part of the Emerging Leaders Scholarship program.
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