FAIRFAX COUNTY,, VA- On the evening of May 23, fourteen high school students received scholarships from the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce. According to a press release, the scholarships, which total $28,000, “recognize the outstanding achievement of graduating seniors planning to continue their education in a business-related field.”
The 2024 Distinguished Business Scholars are:
Ibrahim Zamir, Annandale High School;
Jack Garlock, Bishop Ireton High School
Victoria Cremer, Bishop Ireton High School
Tyler Pinkney, Edison High School
Sydney Wong, Hayfield Secondary School
Caitlin Luu, Lake Braddock High School
Michael Banks, Lewis High School
Conner Crowley, Mount Vernon High School
Kathleen Higgins, South County High School
Sean Cousins, South County High School
Abi Little, Thomas Jefferson High School
Willa Bowers, West Potomac High School;
Nairi Masih, West Potomac High School
John Ogden, West Springfield High School
“The Chamber selects as least one scholarship recipient from each of the high schools in our service area,” said Holly Dougherty, president of the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce. “We were all inspired by these students and their goals. They have the potential to really contribute and become a positive influence in the community.”
Funding for the scholarships was made possible through the generous donations of local businesses and by funds raised at the annual Chamber Golf Classic. Some businesses provided complete scholarships, including Reworld, Ourisman Automotive dealerships, CDI Inc., Palo Alto Networks, Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus, and Cisco.
Over the years, including this year’s amount, the Chamber has given more than $332,000 in scholarships.
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