Anabeth Tomalis, Olivia Jones, Ava Bella Jordan, Brooke Revels and Ella Grace Monteith won the Aubrey Moore Memorial scholarship. Photo courtesy of Weddington Optimist Club
Anabeth Tomalis, Olivia Jones, Ava Bella Jordan, Brooke Revels and Ella Grace Monteith won the Aubrey Moore Memorial scholarship. Photo courtesy of Weddington Optimist Club
WEDDINGTON – The Weddington Optimist Club has awarded five graduating seniors with a $2,000 Aubrey Moore Memorial scholarship.
Scholarships are awarded to seniors based on academic performance, a commitment to volunteerism and an essay on why they deserve the scholarship.
“Each of the recipients did a wonderful job of articulating why they deserve this award,” scholarship chairman Milton Sheffield said. “They expressed themselves well through the essay and deserve this honor.”
Anabeth Tomalis, of Sun Valley High School, is the daughter of Rob and Stephanie Tomalis. She is her class valedictorian and will be attending UNC-Chapel Hill.
Olivia Jones, of Marvin Ridge High School, is the daughter of Amanda Jones and Jay Jones. She will be attending the University of Florida.
Ava Bella Jordan, of Weddington High School, is the daughter of Mary and Glenn Jordan. She will be playing Division I lacrosse at Gardner-Webb University with a major in pre-med.
Brooke Revels, of Porter Ridge High School, is the daughter of Erin and Andrew Revels. Outside of school, she works at Mint Hill Dance Center and volunteers with Make A Wish. She will be attending Duke University.
Ella Grace Monteith, of Union Academy, is the daughter of Zack and Debe Monteith. Among her many activities, she is a junior member of the Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire Department. She will be attending South Piedmont Community College majoring in nursing.
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