Sunday, August 21, 2016

Oglethorpe County students awarded White Linen Scholarships

Two Oglethorpe County High School seniors were honored at the 7th annual White Linen Scholarship Gala in Athens.

Anna Spidle and Ieshia Laguins were named the 2016 winners of the scholarships

Spidle wishes to attend the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega and major in English. She wants to attend law school and become a lawyer. She was involved in drama club, Future Business Leaders of America, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Temple Baptist Church (member, nursery worker), Girl Scouts, Legends of Oglethorpe (Docent), Outstanding Student in Spanish II, Pride of the Patriots, Outstanding Student in Music Appreciation and had perfect attendance.

"Anna is a wonderful young woman with a great attitude and work ethic," said Ogle­thorpe teacher Virginia Bland. "Anna has always been one of those students you look forward to seeing on a daily basis. ... She also had a sense of enthusiasm about our subject, which made my job much more fun."

Laguins wishes to attend Georgia Gwinnett College and major in nursing. She wants to work in a hospital and become a nurse midwife. She was involved in marching band, concert band, symphonic band, In Touch Youth Management Academy, Upward Bound, Perfect Attendance, New Bethlehem Baptist Church's Junior Usher Board and AMD Scholarship.

"[Ieshia] is always respectful, polite, and helpful to her peers, teachers, and others," said Melissa McGarity, school counselor at Oglethorpe. "Because she is so dedicated, determined, and driven to succeed, I believe she can and will accomplish all of the goals she sets for herself."

White Linen Scholarship Committee's mission is to promote positive values and educational excellence. In recent years it has donated more than $30,000 in scholarship and community aide to deserving students and community service.


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