Floyd County, KY — The Bonita Compton Scholarship Fund awarded $4,500 to Whitley Hall, a recent graduate of Floyd Central High School. The Bonita Compton Scholarship Award was presented to Hall by Rhonda Clark, board member of the Floyd County Community Foundation.
The Bonita Compton Scholarship was established in 2025 to honor the legacy of Bonita Compton—a devoted educator, coach, community leader, and lifelong advocate for Floyd County students. The goal of the fund is to support local Floyd County high school students pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification.
Bonita dedicated over 30 years to the Floyd County Board of Education as a teacher, school administrator, coach, and mentor. She left a legacy of service, leadership, and community commitment.
“Bonita Compton dedicated her life to investing in young people and strengthening her community,” said Kathy King Allen, Chief Community Officer at the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. “This scholarship continues her legacy by opening doors for the next generation of Floyd County students. We are grateful to the donors who want to see Bonita’s legacy live on by creating opportunities for students like Whitley to pursue their educational goals.”
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky and the Floyd County Community Foundation congratulates Whitley Hall on receiving this well-deserved honor.
Donations to the Bonita Compton Scholarship fund can be made online at https://appalachianky.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4564 or mailed to the Floyd County Community Foundation, Bonita Compton Scholarship fund, PO Box 1734, Prestonsburg KY 41653.
About the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky:
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is a tax-exempt, nationally-accredited community foundation serving Appalachian Kentucky, pooling donations to address local needs and support local nonprofits. The Foundation empowers local communities through their affiliate network, fostering collaboration for a stronger region. They believe that investing in the people rooted in communities is the way to make them better. To learn more, visit https://www.appalachianky.org/.
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