Six very deserving Edmond High School Students were awarded scholarships from the Rotary Club of Edmond. At the Club’s annual Community Recognition day, the students were recognized for their academics and most importantly, community service. In awarding the scholarships Club Member and Scholarship Chairman, Jack Warner says that in awarding the scholarships decisions are based on activities and endeavors that align with the Club’s Philosophy of “Service Above Self.”
With the passing of Club Member and Edmond City Mayor, Charles D. Lamb, a special award was created in his honor. The inaugural “Charles D. Lamb Service Above Self Scholarship” was awarded to Collin Shortt of Edmond Memorial High School. Shortt plans to study Sports Journalism, but is still undecided on his which college he will attend. Cheri Lamb, widow of Mayor Lamb was present to award Shortt his scholarship.
Additional Scholarship Recipients are Mariah Brown, Santa Fe High School, Arden Hearne, Santa Fe High School, Gina Jackson, Oklahoma Christian School, Harman Kaur, Santa Fe High School and Alyssa Regier, Santa Fe High School.
Approximately, $12,000 will be distributed the scholarship winners.