Local chapter of National Women of Achievement awards scholarship
The Winston-Salem chapter of the National Women of Achievement, Inc. (NWOA) awarded a scholarship on Wednesday, July 13, in the Dudley Room at the Forsyth County Central Library. The $500 scholarship was awarded to Ms. Callie Whicker, a recent graduate of Simon G. Atkins Academic & Technology High School, who will be attending American University in the fall, majoring in political science and computer science.
The program began with prayer led by Achiever Jeannette Porter. The president, Achiever Shelley Noisette, introduced the occasion and Achiever Cassaundra El-Amin introduced the scholarship recipient. Ms. Whicker read the essay that she submitted with the scholarship application.
Following the reading, Achiever Valeria Edwards presented a certificate and a check to Ms. Whicker. Youth Achiever CJ Emmanuel Rice read a poetry tribute. Achiever Evelyn Durham made final comments.
The Winston-Salem chapter plans to continue providing scholarships to qualified graduates every year. Their goal is to address the National Women of Achievement’s mission of supporting youth and young adults and eliminating illiteracy.
