By Michele McGinnis
Guest Writer
One student from Clay and one from Cherokee counties were recognized for their excellence in academics, strong leadership and support of their community. They showed moral character, positive impact, involvement and an eagerness to achieve. The scholarship is to provide financial assistance to academically worthy, highly motivated students with financial need who are pursuing a post high school course of study at a college/university or other post-secondary educational institution.
The Sister Terry Martin Scholarship was awarded to: Seiry Mozqueda, Tri-County Early College graduate. She was a teachers aid for four years in the religious educational program at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She is involved with the Junior Civitan Club, very dedicated to working with special needs children and adults, a guiding model for her peers. Her concern for the environment prompted her to join others cleaning the Hiwassee River. During her time in Early College, she accumulated over 250 hours of service and was awarded most service hours in sophomore, junior and senior high school. As the oldest sister, Mozqueda is a devoted and caring family member. She plans to attend Young Harris College.
In Cherokee County the scholarship is awarded to Chloe Roe, a straight A honors student at Hiawassee Dam High School. She ranks second in her graduating class. Roe is a valuable member of her school sports teams, a team leader as well as a team player. She has served on sports clinics as a teacher and taught health classes to peers. She is president of the student government association and involved as a volunteer both in school and community activities. She has an extraordinarily strong work ethic respected by her peers and faculty, and a community favorite. She plans to attend Western Carolina University.
Sister Terry’s life is inspiration come alive.