HAMLET — On Monday night, the Cole Auditorium was filled with applause as several Richmond Senior High School students were recognized for their academic achievements and awarded scholarships.
“This celebration should be even more special because of the difficult circumstances we have all faced in the past year,” read a message from Richmond Senior High School Principal Jim Butler. “I believe that the recognition of students is important in any year, but when combined with the uncertainty, disruption and change faced by our students, this year is of particular significance. The students we celebrate tonight have risen above the obstacles in their path. These students have been challenged and have met that challenge with excellence.”
Listed below are the scholarship and academic award recipients.
DAR Good Citizen Award
Given by: Daughters of the American Legion
To: Jaiden Tillman
Future in Healthcare Scholarship
Given by: Drs. Joseph and Mary Catherine Moree
To: Carissa Byrne
Future in Education Scholarship
Given by: Drs. Joseph and Mary Catherine Moree
To: Georgia Anderson
Hometown Heroes Scholarship
Given by: RSHS Class of 2005
To: J’Niya Covington and Evan Ingram
Thakar Scholarship
Given by: Prashil Thakar
To: Summer Thompson
Haltiwanger/Williamson Memorial Scholarship
Given by: Hamlet Lions Club
To: Chloe Goins and Ryan Howell
J.W. Mask Scholarship
Given by: Alumni Chapter CHHS
To: Evan Ingram
Gene Bellamy Memorial Scholarship
Given by: Rockingham Optimist Club
To: J’Niya Covington
Pee Dee Electric Cooperation Awareness Scholarship
Given by: Pee Dee Electric Board Members
To: Georgia Anderson, Elena Hall and Savanna Harrelson
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship
Given by: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
To: Evan Ingram
Ed Ormsby Memorial Scholarship
Given by: Richmond County Principals and Assistant Principals Association To: Ryan Howell and William Thompson
Johnny Allen Coltrane Memorial Scholarship
Given by: Allison Farrah and Family
To: Caleb Davis
Community Service Award Scholarship
Given by: Christian Clothes Closet
To: Savanna Harrelson and Evan Ingram
Roger Martin Extra Effort Scholarship
Given by: Iron Horse Auction Company
To: Ryan Howell
Charlie Martin Memorial Scholarship
Given by: Rockingham Civitan Club
To: J’Niya Covington
Johnnie Henry Little Scholarship
Given by: The Johnnie Henry Little Foundation
To: Evan Ingram
Harbor Freight Fellows Program Scholarship
Given by: Harbor Freight
To: William Evans-Leggette, Austin Long, Derek Madrigal-Rubio and Jeremy McDonald
Charles and Claudette Brownley Athletic Scholarship
Given by: Richmond County Booster Club
To: John Hancock and Hannah Hinshaw
Richmond County Democratic Women Scholarship
Given by: Richmond County Democratic Women
To: J’Niya Covington
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Scholarship
Given by: Dr. King Steering Committee
To: Ryan Howell, Evan Ingram and Caroline Whitley
Goodwin Andrews Scholarship
Given by: The Goodwin Andrews Scholarship Committee
To: Carson Jordan
Working For A Better Community Scholarship
Given by: East Rockingham Men’s Club
To: Carissa Byrne
Jeremy Henson Memorial Scholarship
Given by: East Rockingham Fire Department
To: Thomas Watson
Reginald Vance McEachin Memorial Scholarship
Given by: The Family of Reginald Vance McEachin
To: Macy Faw and Evan Ingram
Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship
Given by: The Gene Haas Foundation
To: William Evans-Legette, Derek Madrigal-Rubio and Jacob Puckett
Florence Kidder Pee Dee Region Scholarship
Given by: National Society of Colonial Dames in America
To: Georgia Anderson and Hannah Hinshaw
Richmond County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Given by: Richmond County Farm Bureau Board
To: Emy Cooley and Savanna Harrelson
Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship
Given by: Laurinburg Alumnae Chapter
To: J’Niya Covington
Mary L. Quick Memorial Scholarship
Given by: The Quick Family
To: Macy Faw and Savanna Harrelson
Kristen Rankin Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Given by: Mike and Amy Kesler
To: Georgia Anderson
James Howard Alford Memorial Scholarship
Given by: 29th Masonic District, Prince Hall Masons
To: Kaleel Brown-Palmer, Jakerra Covington, J’Niya Covington, Danisha Gibson, Savanna Harrelson, Ryan Howell, Evan Ingram, Tremel Jones, Nivea Lockhart, Patrick McLaughlin, Jr., Jaynia McRae, Da’Wysonia Morgan, Tobias Puma and Michaya Robinson
National Beta Scholarship
Given by: National Beta Review Committee
To: Georgia Anderson, Macy Faw, Summer Thompson and Jaiden Tillman
National Beta Finalist Scholarship
Given by: National Beta Review Committee
To: Noah Aiken
North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship
Given by: North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission
To: Jaiden Tillman
People Helping People Scholarship
Given by: State Employee’s Credit Union
To: Noah Aiken and Elena Hall
Rockingham Rotary Club Scholarship
Given by: Rockingham Rotary Board
To: Ryan Howell
Cole Foundation Scholarship
Given by: The Cole Foundation
To: Noah Aiken, Kearston Bruce, Caleb Davis, Macy Faw, Chloe Goins, Savanna Harrelson, Evan Ingram, Lilly Matheson, Natalie Pattan, Naomi Perakis, Camila Perez Moya, Ashari Robinson, Luke Talbert, Jaiden Tillman, Amir Webb, Thomas West and Caroline Whitley
Richmond Senior High School Principal Jim Butler presents Savanna Harrelson with a scholarship.
Sally Cole Scholarship
Given by: The Cole Foundation
To: Hannah Hinshaw
Junior Marshals
Given by: Richmond Senior High School
To: Gabriel Altman, Anna Blair, Sheridan Brown, Austin Campbell, Mollie Cranford, Joshua Foster, Caylie Holden, Jude Howard, Lauren Hudson, Jackson Lampley, Kirsten McDonald, Jenna McRae, Chloe Monroe, Marley Moss, Abby Russell, Jamie Sears, Caleb Talton, Mariah Waddell, Cameron Way and Taylor Young
Chief Junior Marshal
Given by: Richmond Senior High School
To: Jude Howard
Thomas H. And Mary Hadley Connor Leath Scholarship
Given by: Connor Leath Foundation
To: Noah Aiken, Macy Faw, Elena Hall, John Hancock, Carson Jordan, John Massey, Natalie Pattan and Bradford Pittman
Beta Club Leadership Award
Given by: RSHS Beta Club
To: Jaiden Tillman
Beta Club Service Award
Given by: RSHS Beta Club
To: Noah Aiken
Outstanding Senior Math Student
Given by: RSHS Math Department
To: Macy Faw
Outstanding Senior Science Student
Given by: RSHS Science Department
To: Emy Cooley
Outstanding Senior Social Studies Student
Given by: RSHS Social Studies Department
To: Savanna Harrelson
Outstanding Senior English Student
Given by: RSHS English Department
To: Noah Aiken
Highest ACT Score in the Senior Class
Given by: Richmond Senior High School
To: Savanna Harrelson and Macy Faw
Summa Cum Laude Awards
Noah Aiken, Georgia Anderson, Kearson Bruce, Emy Cooley, Macy Faw, Elena Hall, John Hancock, Savanna Harrelson, Hannah Hinshaw, Carson Jordan, Bradford Pittman, Jonathan Rich and John Yates
Principal’s Award for All-Around Excellence
Given by: Richmond Senior High School
To: Dhruvil Patel, Jaiden Tillman and John Yates
Jude Howard is named Chief Junior Marshal.
