2015 Scholarship Recipients Announced
The BCATA Scholarship Program provides financial awards annually to deserving students and teacher assistants who are pursuing higher education. The scholarship application process is open annually from August through February. Members of the Bladen County Association of Teacher Assistants (BCATA) established this scholarship program to assist individuals in furthering their education at and accredited 2 yr or 4 yr. institutions of higher learning. Scholarships are awarded each year based on the amount of funds raised by the E.H.R. Committee through their annual scholarship raffle ticket fundraiser.
The BCATA Scholarship Program wishes to recognize academic achievement, leadership, integrity, and community involvement. Scholarships are awarded to seniors and graduates of East Bladen and West Bladen High School, as well as teacher assistants employed by Bladen County Schools. This year BCATA awarded one $500.00 scholarship and two $250.00 scholarship to three deserving young ladies. The 2015 BCATA Scholarship recipients are Reana Johnson and Erin Davis of West Bladen High School, and Charlotte Chestnutt of East Bladen High School.
Reana is a 2015 graduate of West Bladen High School, and the recipient of a BCATA Scholarship in the amount of $500.00. She plans to attend Fayetteville State University in the fall to major in nursing. Reana is active in Junior Art Society, National Beta Club, FCCLA, and HOSA at West Bladen. She enjoys reading, writing, and volunteering her time at various day cares during the summer.
Erin is a 2015 graduate of West Bladen High School, and the recipient of a BCATA Scholarship in the amount of $250.00. She plans to attend UNCW in the fall to major in biology/pre-med. Erin is ranked in the top twenty percent of her graduating class. She is active in the National Beta Club, JROTC, HOSA, Student Government, History, Art, and the Debate club at West Bladen. She also serves as the Senior Class Treasurer. Erin is also very active within her local community and church.
Charlotte is a 2015 graduate of East Bladen High School, and the recipient of a BCATA Scholarship in the amount of $250.00. She plans to attend Methodist University in the fall to major in nursing. Charlotte is ranked in the top twenty percent of her graduating class. She is a member of the National Honors Society, HOSA, Future Farmers of America, Dream Team, Keyettes, Cheerleading Squad, and Soccer Team at East Bladen. She is also a majorette in the East Bladen High School Marching Eagles Band. Charlotte is very active in her local community and church.
We are proud of our 2015 Scholarship Recipients, and we are expecting great things from them in all of their future endeavors. The 2016 Scholarship application will be distributed in August for all eligible individuals to apply. If you should have any additional questions concerning the BCATA Scholarship Program you can contact 2015-2017 Education and Human Relations Chair, William Johnston, by email at wjohnston@bladen.k12.nc.us or by calling (910) 874-3255.
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