RADFORD – The Radford High School Foundation, Inc. awarded a record $51,300 through 29 scholarships during the 2024 RHS awards ceremonies held last week.
There were 23 scholarships presented at the academic awards May 16, and six presented at the athletic awards ceremony May 20. Some of the scholarships are multi-year and included in the total awards.
The first annual winner of the newly created Radford Lions Club Endowed Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 was Zachary Gallimore. Zach plans to attend New River Community College and study Information Technology. The Lions Club dissolved during 2023 and donated $40,000 to the foundation to create the scholarship as a way to help the community remember the services rendered by the Lions Club in Radford since 1941.
The foundation has awarded more than $851,976 in classroom grants to teachers and scholarships for students since 1992. In addition, the foundation spearheaded the building of the $1.2 million James P. King Center in 2000 on the RHS campus, and partnered with city officials, schools and community to build the Radford Municipal Baseball Field for $600,000 in 2006 at the Radford Recreation Center.
Abie Williams, Chairman of the foundation commented, “The foundation was formed in 1986 as a 501(c) 3 tax exempt organization for the purpose of enhancing our already successful school system. We have supported both academics and athletics for all Radford City Schools. We are thrilled to be in position to provide this much needed support to our students, teachers and community.”
The 2024 Radford High School Foundation Scholarship award winners are:
Richard P. “Dick” Price Memorial Scholarship: Madison Naff: $2,800
Nell M. Price Memorial Scholarship: Kira Rollins: $2,800
Mary S. Shelburne & Harvey D. Shelburne Memorial Scholarship: Natalie Oliver: $1,000
Roy and Mayme Epperly Scholarship (a four-year scholarship): Valeria Sosa Flores: $1,750
Brian T. Hannifan Memorial Scholarship: Lillee Hurst: $1,000
Lois Carr Education Scholarship: Mattie Flores: $1,500
Sally Hendrix Memorial Scholarship: Abbey Napolitano: $1,000
Sevareid Family Memorial Scholarship: Jacob Lewis: $450
Benny C. Ridpath Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Radford: $500
Nell Collins Hatcher Memorial Scholarship: Gabby Castillo: $1,400
Charles E. Fretwell Endowed Scholarship: Andrew Irvin: $2,500
Charles E. Fretwell Endowed Scholarship: Matthew Irvin: $2,500
Elizabeth & Melburn Williams Scholarship: Hollybrook Cline: $1,500
Julian D. Croy II Memorial Scholarship: Brenden Lineberry: $600
Mary Ellen & James M. Moore Memorial Scholarship: Izzibella Leggett: $4,500
Mary Ellen & James M. Moore Memorial Scholarship: Lance Duncan: $4,500
Robert P. Asbury & Carol C. Asbury Public Service Award: Kyla Young: $2,000
S.V. Subba Rao & Kishore Family Scholarship: Claire Fender: $500
Marilyn Alley Memorial Scholarship: Sara Hall: $750
Radford Lions Club Endowed Scholarship: Zachary Gallimore: $1,500
Dana Palmer Memorial Scholarship: Brandon Thompson: $4,000
4909 Basketball Honorarium Scholarship (two-year award): Max Kanipe: $1,375
4909 Basketball Honorarium Scholarship (two-year award): Claire Fender: $1,375
Allen “Big Al” Hall Memorial Scholarship: Addie Saunders: $1,500
Kira Rollins is the winner of the 2024 Nell M. Price Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,800. Kira will attend Radford University and plans to study Psychology.
Currently serving on the Radford High School Foundation Executive Committee are Chairman Abie Williams, Vice Chairman Chip Craig, Secretary Whitney King Stokes, and Treasurer Mandy Martin. Other board members include Dr. John Semones, Dr. Michael Wright, Bev Davis, Albert Mah, Nikki Cumberland, Eli Mullins, Harrison Williams, and Robert Lineburg. School Administration representatives on the board are Radford City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Adam Joyce, and RHS Principal, Ken Keister. Foundation Advisory Board Members are Suzanne Saunders, and Elaine Argabrite.
Those wishing to donate to the Radford High School Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization may contact or make contributions to: Radford High School Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 2823 Radford, VA 24143.
