Jessica Boldon

Timothy Boykin

Joshua Carver

Jason Davis

Clay Farrow

   The University of Arkansas-Monticello recently awarded scholarships to high school seniors expected to attend UAM next fall. The following Achievement Scholarship winners receive full tuition, fees and room for a maximum of eight semesters, excluding summer terms.

•    Kristen Aldridge of Star City High School is the daughter of Donna Thrower of Star City. She is editor of the yearbook, president of the Spanish Club, president of the Speech Club, National Honor Society president, Math Club president, and a member of the Art Club and Library Club.

•    Kimberly Collins of Drew Central High School is the daughter of Larry and Sherry Collins of Monticello. She is president of the Drew Central Student Council, senior class secretary, president of Future Business Leaders of America, vice president of the Science Club and the Water Education Team, secretary of the Spanish Club and reporter for the National Honor Society. She is also a member of Students for Christ, the Library Club, the Drew Central Literary Committee, a Project 3-D Scholar, the National Honor Roll and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

•    Shanna Gibbs of Liberty-Eylau High School is the daughter of Mark and Charlotte Gibbs of Texarkana, Texas. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Distributive Education Clubs of America, and is active in soccer, karate, Junior Achievement, dance and Habitat for Humanity.

Allison Leann Ferrell

Christopher Gibbins

Jordan Gorman

Kendra Greene

Jessica Hall

•    Randi Pooree of Star City High School is the daughter of Randall and Stephanie Pooree of Star City. She is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Art Club, Speech Club, Rapid Response, Mu Alpha Theta, Environmental and Spatial Technology Lab and the softball team.
•  Hannah Russell of Camden Fairview High School is the daughter of Larry and Teresa Russell of Camden, Ark. She is editor of the yearbook and a member of Mu Alpha Theta, the National Honor Society, Science Club and Key Club.

•    Robert W. Shifflet of Drew Central High School is the son of Henry Shifflett.

•    Danielle Thomas of Vilonia High School is the daughter of Phyllis Ormsby of Vilonia, Ark., and the late Roy Thomas. Her high school activities include Beta Club, FBLA, Spanish Club, band, Mu Alpha Theta and yearbook editor.

•    Nikita Watson of  James Bowie High School is the daughter of John and Angelia Walker of Austin, Texas. Her high school activities include basketball, cross country, bowling, choir, the National Honor Society and FCA.

   The following Academic Scholarship winners receive tuition and fees for a maximum of eight semesters, excluding summer terms.

•    Kerry Blakemore of Winnsboro High School is the son of Andrew and Robin Ivery of Winnsboro, Texas. He is a member of the football and basketball teams as well as the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Family Career Community Leaders of America and the marching, concert and jazz bands.

•    Allison Leann Ferrell of Hermitage High School is the daughter of Eddie and Angie Ferrell of Hermitage, Ark. Her high school activities include serving as the football team manager and membership in the Beta Club, Student Council, yearbook staff, Math Club, Spanish Club and Who’s Who Among American High School Students. She is also a member of the basketball and softball teams and is active in the National FFA Organization.

•    Christopher Gibbins of Watson Chapel High School is the son of David and Leeann Gibbins of Pine Bluff, Ark. His high school activities include membership in the Beta Club and serving as manager of the Watson Chapel football team.

Joseph Hall

Josh Hillis

Jason Holman

Lindsay Jacks

Laci Kellum

•    Jessica Hall of Abiding Faith Christian School is the daughter of William and Kim Hall of Crossett. She is president of the Student Council and active on the yearbook staff and Journalism Club. She served as school mascot as a junior and was chairman of the Homecoming Committee.

•    Megan Henley of Star City High School is the daughter of Rodger and Marsha Henley of Star City. She is a member of the EAST Lab, Spanish Club, Speech Club, National Honor Society, FCA, First Priority and the Rocket staff.

•    Britney McRae of Monticello High School is the daughter of Craig and Sissy McRae of Monticello. She is the senior class secretary and a member of the National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Crown Club, French Club, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, pom squad and the Monticello High School cross country and softball teams.

•    Hallie Nutt of Fordyce High School is the daughter of Henry Nutt and Scott and Donna Hart of Fordyce. Her high school activities include membership in the Beta Club, Science Club, FBLA, Honor Roll, yearbook editor and Medical Applications of Science for Health.

•    Clark Roberts of Crossett High School is the son of Mike and Carol Roberts of Crossett. He is a member of the Beta Club, Health Occupational Students of America, Future Educators of America, National Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society, Vision 20/20 and the tennis team.

•    Malorie Sipes of Rison High School is the daughter of Terry and Jennifer Sipes of Rison, Ark. Her high school activities include serving as senior class secretary, president of FCCLA, secretary of FBLA, vice president of the Art Club and secretary of the Beta Club. She is also a cheerleader, Girls’ State delegate and a member of the Drama Club, Spanish Club, Science Club, and track and softball teams.

•    Tamara Sipes of Warren High School is the daughter of Jerry and Angela McGhan of Warren. She is a member of the choir, girl’s ensemble, Teens in Action, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, the Mole Club, National Honor Society and the Junior Rotarians.

•    Julianna Smith of Warren High School is the daughter of Ramona Smith and the late Mark Smith of Warren. She is a cheerleader, a member of the softball and track teams, a homecoming maid, a delegate to Girls’ State, a Junior Rotarian and a member of Who’s Who Among American High School Students. She is also president of the National Honor Society, senior class treasurer, Student Council secretary, and a member of the Beta Club, FBLA, Spanish Club, Future Teachers of America, Art Club and Health Occupation Students of America.

Shannon Kinney

Joseph McCorkle

Matthew McDaniel

Britney McRae

Phillip Montgomery

•    Lauren Stone is a senior at Texas High School and the daughter of Daniel Stone of Overton, Texas.

•    Justin Weeks of Dodd City High School is the son of Nick and Celia Weeks of Dodd City, Texas. He is a member of the golf team and a two-time qualifier for the state tournament, as well as a two-time all-district performer in basketball, a regional qualifier in tennis and a member of DARE Peer Leadership.

•    Amber Wells of Drew Central High School is the daughter of Timothy and Rosemary Wells of Monticello. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Project 3-D, Beta Club, Spanish Club, Drama Club, Science Club, WET Team, FBLA, FFA and FCCLA.

•    Brian Young of Hamburg High School is the son of Lisa Young of Portland, Ark.

•    William Young of Woodlawn High School is the son of Bill and Beverly Young of Warren. His high school activities include membership in the Beta Club, FCA, Foreign Language Club, and the basketball and football teams.

   The following Valedictorian Scholarship winner receives tuition for up to 15 hours for a maximum of eight semesters, excluding summer terms.

•    Blain Pearce of Delta High School is the son of Douglas and Carline Pearce of Watson, Ark. His high school activities include membership in the Beta Club, Art Club, FCCLA, Math and Science Club, and FFA. He was selected to Who’s Who Among American High School Students, played on the Delta High School baseball team and received the Delta High School Academic Excellence Award.

   The following Leadership Scholarship winners receive partial tuition for a maximum of eight semesters, excluding summer terms.

•    Timothy Boykin of Hermitage High School is the son of Rodney and Rita Boykin of Hermitage, Ark. His high school activities include FFA, Beta Club, football, basketball and baseball.

•    Joseph Hall of Junction City High School is the son of Ronnie and Belinda Hall of El Dorado. His high school activities include football, baseball, 4-H Shooting Sports and FBLA. He was also named to the Principal’s List and has received the Presidential Freedom Scholarship for Community Service.

Hallie Nutt

Blain Pearce

Clark Roberts

Brent Ross

Hannah Russell

•    Josh Hillis of Monticello High School is the son of Gary and Candy Hillis of Monticello. He is a three-year letterman in football, track and basketball and a member of the Beta Club and FCA.

•    Jason Holman of Abiding Faith Christian School is the son of Nathan and Karen Holman of Crossett. He is a member of the Beta Club, Honor Roll, Student Council and Who’s Who Among American High School Students, and he played football and basketball.

•    Joseph McCorkle of East Poinsett High School is the son of Joey and Lorrie McCorkle of Tyronza, Ark. His high school activities include National Honor Society, Student Council president, FFA, Math and Science Club, Arkansas High School Rodeo and Rope America.

•    Matthew McDaniel of Dermott High School is the son of Danny and Beth McDaniel of Dermott, Ark. He received the All-American Scholar Award, was a nominee for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award and is a member of Who’s Who Among American High School Students, FBLA, FCCLA and FCA. He is also president of the Beta Club, vice president of the Student Council, and a member of the football and baseball teams.

•    Kirby Stringfellow of McGehee High School is the daughter of Kirby Stringfellow and Cynthia Westmoreland of Arkansas City, Ark. She received the Presidential Education Award, the American Legion Good Citizenship Award, participated in the U.S. Achievement Academy, and served as president of the Art Club and a member of the Beta Club, FTA, Who’s Who Among American High School Students and the National Honor Roll.

•    Meredith Woolley of Woodlawn High School is the daughter of David and Jan Woolley of Rison, Ark. She is a member of the Beta Club, yearbook staff, FCA, Foreign Language Club, choir, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, a Girls’ State delegate and a cheerleader.

   The following Weevil Excellence Scholarship winners receive partial tuition for a maximum of eight semesters, excluding summer terms.

•    Jessica Boldon of Rison High School is the daughter of Buddy and Brenda Boldon of Rison, Ark. She is a member of FBLA, FFA, FCCLA, Beta Club, Drama Club, Spanish Club, Art Club, MASH and a cheerleader.

Malorie Sipes

Tamara Sipes

Garianne Smith

Julianna Smith

Samantha Smith

•    Joshua Carver of Drew Central High School is the son of Sandy Carver of Monticello. His high school activities include tennis, choir, Spanish Club, Science Club, WET Team and Drama Club.

•    Jason Davis of Monticello High School is the son of Frederick and Diane Davis of Monticello. He is a member of the Monticello High School band, all-region band, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, 4-H Club and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

•    Clay Farrow of DeWitt High School is the son Raymond ad Crystal Farrow of DeWitt, Ark. His high school activities include FTA, FFA, FBLA, Science Club, Art Club and Beta Club.

•    Jordan Gorman of Hampton High School is the son of Dean and Marcy Gorman of Hampton, Ark. He is a member of the Beta Club, FFA, and the baseball and football teams.

•    Kendra Greene of Monticello High School is the daughter of Oscar and Brenda Greene of Monticello. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National Honor Roll, Beta Club, band and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

•    Lindsay Jacks of Drew Central High School is the daughter of David and Kim Jacks of Monticello. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Science Club, Library Club, FBLA, FCA, Drama Club, Spanish Club, choir and madrigals. She was also the captain of the Drew Central cheerleaders and the Drew Central High School homecoming queen.

•    Laci Kellum of Drew Central High School is the daughter of David and Kathy Kellum of Monticello. She is a member of the Science Club, Drama Club, Spanish Club, Crown Club, Library Club, choir, madrigals, National Honor Society, National Honor Roll and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

•    Shannon Kinney of Crossett High School is the daughter of Buddy and Marty Kinney of Crossett. Her high school activities include serving as president of FBLA, treasurer of the National Honor Society and Foreign Language Honor Society as well as membership in HOSA and Future Educators of America.

•    Phillip Montgomery of Warren High School is the son of Bill and Linda Montgomery of Warren. He is a member of the EAST Lab program, a three-year football letterman, and a member of the National Honor Society and Art Club.

•    Stephen Newton of Star City High School is the son of Steve and Michelle Newton of Star City. He is president of the Student Council, treasurer of the National Honor Society and a member of the Spanish Club, Speech Club, Rapid Response, Library Club, First Priority, Mu Alpha Theta, football and baseball teams.

Suzanne Smith

Kirby Stringfellow

William Tacker

Danielle Thomas

Matthew Turbeville

•    Brent Ross of at White Hall High School is the son of Chris and Renee Ross of White Hall, Ark. His high school activities include football, baseball, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Science Club, FCA, Student Council and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

•    Samantha Smith of Liberty-Eylau High is the daughter of Jimmy Smith and Rebecca Rayburn of Texarkana, Texas. She is a member of the tennis team, Science Club, Honor Roll and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

•    William Tacker of Marked Tree High School is the son of Joe and Katy Tacker of Tyronza, Ark. His high school activities include serving as president of FFA, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, football and Student Council.

•    Matthew Turbeville of Sheridan High School is the son of James and Sherry Turbeville of Grapevine, Ark. His high school activities include football, SHIP Program and the Beta Club.

•    Dale Vaughn of Liberty-Eylau High School is the son of George and Dianne Vaughn of Texarkana, Texas. He was a member of both the football and baseball teams at Liberty-Eylau.

•    Steve Walmsley of Star City High School is the son of Arthur Walmsley and Karen McPherson of Grady, Ark. He is a member of FFA, the National Honor Society, Speech Club, Drama Club and Spanish Club.

•    Heather Wilkerson of Dumas High School is the daughter of James and Mary Wilkerson. Her high school activities include basketball, softball and tennis as well as membership in the Library Club, Spanish Club, FTA and the National Honor Society.

•    Kenna Williams of Warren High School is the daughter of Kenny and Renee Williams. She is a member of the Beta Club, HOSA, FCCLA, Bible Club, FBLA, National Honor Society, National Honor Roll and a Junior Rotarian.

   The following Community College Transfer Scholarship winners receive partial tuition for at maximum of four semesters, excluding summer terms.

Dale Vaughn

Nikita Watson

Justin Weeks

Heather Wilkerson

Kenna Williams

•    Christopher Baugh is a graduate of Stephens High School, a transfer from Southern Arkansas Tech, and son of Donald and Robin Baugh of Stephens, Ark. His activities at SAU-Tech included serving as a Student Ambassador and president of the Baptist College Ministry.

•    Stacy Mitchell is a graduate of Fordyce High School and is transferring from Southern Arkansas University-Tech. She is the daughter of Marshall and Vera Brazil of Fordyce. She is married to Tabeyon Mitchell and the couple has a daughter, Talyssa. She made the Dean’s List at SAU-Tech, is an Americorp Vista volunteer and served as a teacher aid at Fordyce High School, where she was also a member of the Student Council, band, FHA and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

•    Garianne and Suzanne Smith of Southeast Arkansas Community College are the daughters of Gary Don and Joyce Smith of Pine Bluff, Ark. Garianne is a member of the Southeast Arkansas Fair Board, the Jefferson County Fair Board and the Jefferson County SOS Committee. Suzanne Smith is a former Teen Pine Bluff Youth Ambassador, a Teen South Arkansas Youth Ambassador, a 4-H Ambassador and a 4-H Teen Star.

Meredith Woolley

William Young

Brian Young

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