[PIKEVILLE, KY, May 1] — The Pikeville Community Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $15,500 to Shelby Valley High School seniors during their awards ceremony on May 1, 2023. The scholarships were funded by the Woodrow and Evelyn Johnson fund, advised by the Pikeville Community Foundation, and held at the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky.
At the award ceremony, Pat McNamee, Pikeville Community Foundation chair, and Rick Newsom, Pikeville Community Foundation board member, presented the scholarships to eight students:
Erin Lucas – $4,000
Elaina Tackett – $3,000
Caden Howell – $2,000
Russell Osborne – $2,000
Zoee Johnson – $1,500
Hailey Huffman – $1,000
Jace Compton – $1,000
Jonathan Burke – $1,000
“It is an honor to support these well-deserving high school seniors as they further their education,” said Pat McNamee.
The Woodrow and Evelyn Johnson fund was set up by Linda Johnson Templeton with the hope to support graduating students from Shelby Valley High School and make a meaningful difference in their lives. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years while pursuing a post-secondary degree, remaining in good standing, and maintaining a specific GPA.
The Pikeville Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky – an accredited community foundation serving Southeast Kentucky. Pikeville Community Foundation board members include Pat McNamee (chair), Kathy Atkins (secretary), Fadi Al Akhrass, MD, Helena Jackson, Rick Newsom, Brad Slone, Helena Jackson, and Gerrie Clark.
To donate to the Pikeville Community Foundation, mail a check to Pikeville Community Foundation, 773 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville KY 41501 or donate online at https://bit.ly/pikevillecf. Online donations can be set up to recur monthly, quarterly, or annually.
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