Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) has selected nine local high school students to receive full-tuition scholarships this fall as Patrick Henry Scholars. The scholars are high school graduates selected by the PHCC Foundation for their outstanding academic and leadership potential.
The 2016 Patrick Henry Scholars from Patrick County are:
Kaleigh Griffith, daughter of Tonya Hall and Tally Griffith, graduated from Patrick County High School with a 3.75 grade point average. She was involved in basketball, volleyball, and secretary of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Club.
While at PCHS, she acquired her Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) license, which has assisted her in gaining employment at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection. She plans on receiving her RN license through the nursing program at PHCC and furthering her education and career at a four-year institution to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.
Kristin Harris, daughter of Elizabeth and Mark Harris, graduated from Patrick County High School with a 3.28 GPA. She was involved in basketball, volleyball, secretary of the Future Farmers of America Club, and winner of the cosmetology competition. She has volunteered at the Landmark Center Nursing Home and coached for the Patrick County Recreation Department.
Harris is enrolled in the general studies program at PHCC and plans to transfer to an institution where she can become a physical therapist assistant.
Scholarship applications for the 2017/2018 PH Scholars will open on February 1, 2017 and close on March 31, 2017.
