HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLAR
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"I know the dreams that I have, I need to get an education to achieve them."
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The Spectrum News High School Scholars Program recognizes exceptional high school seniors with scholarship awards of $1,000 for use toward college expenses.
Nominees must be high school seniors at public or private high schools in North Carolina. They must be involved in varsity athletics or have an excellent academic record, and be involved in extracurricular activities, such as band, newspaper, or yearbook, and be active in their local community, either through their school or volunteering on their own time.
"I know the dreams that I have, I need to get an education to achieve them."
Woods Charter School senior Max Selleck says he will attend UNC Wilmington in the fall.
Jade Smith is a senior at Charlotte Lab School.
This week's High School Scholar is involved in theater and athletics.
A Salisbury student is alleviating financial burdens for families, one laundry load at a time.
Nigel Cooper is this week’s recipient of a $1,000 scholarship through Spectrum’s High School Scholars program.
Gwen Peterson of Athens Drive Magnet High School is this week's Spectrum News 1's High School Scholar.
"I just would really like to help the other people that are going through that and just make a positive impact," Lawson said.
Judah Dayton is an athlete and student leader at Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville.
This week's High School Scholar cheers for others on and off the field.
