The Junior League of Savannah awarded five $1,000 Kids Who Care scholarships to high school seniors from the Coastal Empire at their Annual Meeting on Monday, May 6. These scholarships are awarded every spring and nominations may be made by anyone – principals, counselors, students, community groups, individuals as well as self-nominations. This year, the League received 50 applications. The students who received the award have made a positive difference in the lives of others by demonstrating a strong commitment to volunteerism and outstanding community involvement. Scholarships are not based on academics or athletics..
• Clinton Cail
High School: Savannah Christian Preparatory School
College: University of North Georgia
Volunteer hours completed in high school: 1300
Favorite Volunteer opportunity: Ronald McDonald House Teen Board
• Matthew Quintana
High School: Savannah Arts Academy
College: North Georgia University
Volunteer hours completed this school year: 200
Favorite volunteer opportunity: Guest speaker for Patrick’s Ride. This organization is very close to him since he is a childhood cancer survivor and wanted to give back to the charity that helped him through his battle with cancer.
• Alexandra Deaton
High School: St. Vincent’s Academy
College: Valdosta State University
Volunteer hours completed in high school: 450
Favorite volunteer opportunity: Leukemia Society, because she had a family member pass from leukemia.
• Courtney Lane
High School: Effingham County High School
College: Armstrong Atlantic State University
Volunteer hours completed this school year: over 100
Favorite volunteer opportunity: Urban Hope
• Jared Grant
High School: Savannah Arts Academy
College: Florida A&M University
Volunteer hours completed in high school: 480
Favorite volunteer opportunity: HIV awareness drive, and Shoes for Haiti