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On Monday, July 15th, the Bladenboro Rotary Club held their 57th Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet. Six outstanding Seniors at West Bladen High School were honored for their excellence in academics and community service.
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Kevin Miguel Rivera and Violet Grace Allen were awarded the J. W. & Martha Black Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each. This scholarship recognizes the top academic male and female in the Class of 2024.
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Shamaria Jackson and Megan Pait were awarded the Commander Frank Callihan Elkins Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each.
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Kinley Hilburn and Kiera Lewis were given the Commander Frank Callihan Elkins Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500. This scholarship recognizes community service, as well as, academic excellence.