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The Greater Greenbrier Valley
Community Foundation
PO Box 387
Lewisburg, WV 24901
For Further Information:
Courtney Smith (304) 645-5620
info@gvfoundation.org
June 28, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alderson Students Receive
Scholarships Through TGGVCF
[Lewisburg, WV] The
board of directors of the Greater Greenbrier Valley
Community Foundation (TGGVCF) is pleased to announce
that two outstanding students from the Alderson area
were awarded scholarships administered by TGGVCF. Katlyn
Elizabeth Fullen, daughter of Amy and John Fullen, and
Brennan Matthew Wood, son of Nancy and Dell Wood, each
received the AA McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship. These
two students were honored at the Homecoming Banquet
during the Fourth of July Festivities.
The AA McLaughlin
Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 by the
family, friends, and former students of Coach Alexander
Arbuckle McLaughlin. They created this award to
recognize his love of humanity and dedication to
education. Coach McLaughlin began teaching at Alderson
High School 1936 and retired in 1962. He was a beloved
mentor and friend who helped develop positive
characteristic traits in all under his guidance.
The scholarship is
presented annually to students from the Alderson area
who demonstrate academic achievement and stewardship.
Since the fund was
established, thirteen students have received the award.
The first, Jillian Rogers is now attending medical
school.
This year's recipients, Katlyn Fullen are Brennan Wood,
both graduated at the top of their class (number one and
number two) with impressive resumes of extracurricular
activities including performing arts, athletics, and
community service. Interestingly, both Ms. Fullen and
Mr. Wood will be attending West Virginia University in
the fall with the goal of attending dental school.
The Greater
Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation is a collection
of 87 funds, each with separate agreements, donors, and
philanthropic purposes. Applications for the A. A.
McLaughlin Memorial Scholarships as well as others
administered by TGGVCF are available at
www.gvfoundation.org. For more information about
TGGVCF and to learn how to contribute to the A. A.
McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship, contact Courtney Smith,
Managing Director, at (304) 645-5620,
info@gvfoundation.org.
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