2019-2020 Scholarship Recipients Chosen

The Marshall Education Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2019-2020 scholarship recipients have been chosen for the Eddie M. Wright Family Foundation Scholarship, the Tommy Hawkins Memorial Scholarship, the Rex’s Food Land Scholarship, and the Marshall Education Foundation Scholarship.

Cornersville High School Senior Henlee Mitchell was awarded the Eddie M. Wright Family Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is given in memory of Mr. Eddie Wright, a lifelong resident of Cornersville who cared greatly about the town as he was involved in many community and school events.

MCHS Senior Mitchell Ford was awarded the Tommy Hawkins Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Tommy Hawkins was the patriarch of Lewisburg Printing Company and gave generously of his time and resources to the people of Marshall County. Mr. Hawkins was a larger than life personality and a true friend to many. Congratulations to Mitchell on being awarded the scholarship. 

Scholarships funded by Rex's Foodland were presented to the following seniors during Honors Day on May 10 at Community High School, Jaley Vincent and Haylie Parker. Rex's Foodland is a long standing supporter of area schools and has given these scholarships for many years.

Scholarships funded by Rex's Foodland of Chapel Hill were also presented to Lauren Gillespie and Chad Ragsdale during Awards Night on May 14 at Forrest School. Rex's Foodland is a long standing supporter of the Chapel Hill schools and has given these scholarships for many years. 

The Marshall Education Foundation (MEF) presented two scholarships to deserving seniors from MCHS. The scholarships were funded by an anonymous donor and the winners were selected by the MEF Scholarship Committee. The deserving winners are Keshun Gentry and Judson McPherson.