CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES!

Because You Gave, 11 of your scholars completed their time with the WCF Scholars’ Society and Bevill State Community College in May 2024. In addition, one scholar graduated with a Practical Nursing degree, and seven scholars will finish in August 2024 and begin the next chapter in their education plans.

Lizabeth Barnett (Curry HS) attended BSCC on the WCF Education Scholarship. She will transfer to Ole Miss for a degree in Speech/Language Pathology.

Johnny “J.R.” Dunagan (Cordova HS) attended BSCC on the WCF Bob Reed Mining Annual Scholarship. He will transfer to Auburn University for a degree in Business/Accounting and then attend law school.

Reagan Dunagan (Curry HS) attended BSCC on the WCF Clint McLain Agency Scholarship. She will transfer to UNA for a degree in Child Psychology.

Ivie Gibbons (Carbon Hill HS) attended BSCC on the WCF William S. Thornton Scholarship. She will transfer to Athens State for a degree in Elementary Education.

Callie Kennedy (Oakman HS) attended BSCC on the WCF Olivia Dodd Sherer Scholarship. She will transfer to Athens State for a degree in Elementary Education.

Emma Light (Curry HS) attended BSCC on the WCF Harbison/Woods Memorial CHS 1964-1967 Alumni Scholarship. She will transfer to the University of Alabama for a degree in Interior Design.

Eli Morgan (Jasper HS) attended BSCC on the WCF George Wilbanks Annual Scholarship. He will transfer to the University of Alabama for a degree in Computer Science.

Crystal Odom (Carbon Hill HS) attended BSCC on the WCF William S. Thornton Scholarship. She will transfer to UAH for a degree in Aerospace Engineering.

Bryson Prince (Carbon Hill HS) attended BSCC on the WCF William S. Thornton Scholarship. He will transfer to UWA for a degree in Physical Education.

Lilly Shaw (Curry HS) attended BSCC on the WCF Nicholson Family Scholarship. She will transfer to the University of Alabama for a degree in Speech/Language Pathology.

Justin Vo (Jasper HS) attended BSCC on the WCF Matthew & Ashley Laird Annual Scholarship. He will transfer to UAB for a degree in Computer Science.

Abby Connell graduated with a practical nursing degree and will continue in the scholar’s program and nursing classes to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing.

In addition to these outstanding scholar graduates, seven scholars will graduate at the end of August – Karoline Bishop (Curry HS), Callie Harris (Cordova HS), Jenna Johnson (Carbon Hill HS), Lauren Goforth, Matthew “Chance” Martin (Curry HS), Mack Moody (Jasper HS), and Noah Morrison (Jasper HS). More to come in our Fall newsletter!

Thank you for supporting these scholars as they reach their education goals! They are succeeding Because You Care!

Where are they now? WCF Scholar to attend UA.

Emma Light graduated from Curry High School in 2022. She attended Bevill State Community College on the Walker College Foundation Harbinson/Woods Memorial CHS Alumni Scholarship.

Emma transferred to the University of Alabama on the Alabama Advantage Scholarship, Alabama Promise Scholarship, and the Roll Tide Transfer Scholarship.

She is pursuing a double major in interior design and business management, with a minor in real estate. Her goal is to own a real estate business!

While attending UA, Emma plans to stay active on campus through clubs and organizations and also participate in service projects throughout the community.

WCF Director, Holly Trawick, says, “Emma is a great student and fantastic person. She was very involved in the WCF Scholars’ Society. She even attended the Curry High School Class of 1964-1967 reunion twice, in order to thank them in person for her scholarship. I have no doubt she will reach her goals and succeed in her future plans!”