From Staff Reports
Pea Ridge High School graduating seniors were honored at a Scholarship assembly, sponsored by Pea Ridge Optimist Club. Honors students were celebrated at an honors lunch sponsored by Arvest Bank. Guest speaker was Rick Johnson.
First year totals:
Grants^Universities^Challenge^Community^Total
More than $214,000 ^$170,000^$44,000^$55,850^$483,850
Prospective 4-year totals:
Grants^Universities^Challenge^Total
$855,880^$680,000^$616,000^$2,151,880
There were 65 PRHS graduating seniors to receive scholarships this year.
They include:
Challenge -- $1,000:
Cody Foltz, Johnathon Schwyhart, Morgan Kelley, Alleri Brown, Tobi Jackson, Shaye Honn, Haley Higgins, Nicole Henson, Zachary Harris, Eric Hankins, Ashtyn Mondy, John Garrett, Kristin Middleton, Christina Cotton, Schuyler Brooks, Kyle Bott, Melanie Beehler, Bayleigh Bass, Austin Argumedo, Laura Socha, Owen Abbott, Sarah Crone, Kody Greene, Riley Vojdani, Ethan Burton, Levi Brown, Brandi Hager, Ryan Jackson, Kelsie Merritt, Shelby Morgan, Katelyn Ralph, Jake Edwards, Kallie Koon, Bryce Beckmann, Rebecca Woods, Thomas Williams, Allie Van Houden, Faith Wilson, Ashley Simmons, Haley Ryan, McKenzie Patrick, Taylour Daniels, Gage Cawthon, Amber Harmon and Brandt Carr. For a total of $44,000 in scholarships to PRHS students.
College awards:
Bryce Beckmann -- U of A $2,000
Melanie Beehler -- Lyon College $26,000
Schuyler Brooks -- U of A, Fort Smith $6,325
Levi Brown -- John Brown University $13,000
Ethan Burton -- Arkansas Tech University $9,000
Christian Gage Cawthon-- Arkansas Tech University $5,100
Jake Edwards -- U of A $2,000
Brent Feguson -- Southwestern Baptist University $25,200
Cody Foltz -- Arkansas Tech University $9,000
EricHankins -- Ecclesia $8,050
Nicole Henson -- U of A $2,000
Ryan Jackson -- University of Central Arkansas $3,000
Jamie Jarding -- Crowder College, Foundation $1,000
Dylan Kennedy -- Arkansas Tech University $1,000
Lorie Klein -- College of the Ozarks $18,500
Kallie Koon -- Arkansas Tech University $9,000
Kristin Middleton -- U of A, Fort Smith $6,325
Ashtyn Mondy -- Arkansas Tech University $1,000
Katelyn Ralph -- U of A $1,000
Haley Ryan -- Arkansas Tech University $9,000
Allie Van Houden -- U of A, Fort Smith $12,500
$170,000
Local scholarship:
Andrew and Cheryl Tillman Scholarship: $100 McKenzie Patrick; $100 Kenna Greene; and $ 100 Gavin Ingram
Earle & Billie Jines Memorial: $100 Haley Ryan
John & Kim Brown Scholarship: $100 Brandi Hager
Kids Academy: $100 McKenzie Patrick
Lori Rogers Agency: $100 Brandi Hager
NW Utilities Services: $100 Brandi Hager
Pea Ridge Veterinary Clinic: $100 Schuylar Brooks, $100 Nicole Henson
Leta Dean Nursing Scholarship: $200 Lexi Losey
Sonic Drive-In: $200 Noah Crump
Webb Family Memorial - Hugh Webb Jr.: $200 Brandi Hager
FCCLA Scholarship: $250 McKenzie Patrick
First Assembly of God ~ Pea Ridge: $250 Alex Willams, $250 Melanie Beehler
Mike and Patty Villines Memorial: $250 Schuylar Brooks
Pea Ridge Community Scholars: $250 Haley Hanson, $250 Sierra Hayes, $250 Kenton Rice, $250 Haley Ryan and $250 Tamra Tarango
USA Fireworks: $250 Nicole Henson
Jackie & Freida Crabtree: $300 Melanie Beehler
Class of '76 Memorial: $400 McKenzie Patrick
Beaver Farms Agricultural Scholar: $500 Ethan Burton
CEI Engineering: $500 Cody Foltz
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks: $500 Allie Van Houden
Community First Bank: $500 Ashtyn Mondy
DCA, John Dye, CPA: $500 Kody Greene
Dr. Karen Sherman ~ Oakview Animal Clinic: $500 Kallie Koon
Dye Hards Community Scholarship: $500 Alleri Brown
International Decal Management - Tracy DeLeon: $500 Bryce Beckmann
Kevin and Sheri Trevathan Scholar: $500 Christina Cotton
Paryzek Scholars: $500 Austin Argumedo
Pea Ridge Community Scholars: $500 Cody Foltz, $500 Alex Willams, $500 Christina Cotton, $500 Amber Harmon, $500 Faith Wilson, $500 Jamie Jarding, $500 Johnathan Schwyhart, $500 Katelyn Ralph, $500 Morgan Kelley and $500 Shaye Honn
PRMBA Scholar: $500 Ethan Burton
Wendell Reynolds Memorial: $500 Kenna Greene
White Oak Station: $500 Shelby Morgan
ARVEST Bank - Pea Ridge: $1,000 Nicole Henson
Helping Hands Scholarship: $1,000 Haley Higgins
JAG Scholar: $1,000 Johnathan Schwyhart
Kim Brown and Debbie Van Dyke Scholarship: $1,000 Kristin Middleton
Patsy McAllister Memorial Scholar: $1,000 Christina Cotton
Pea Ridge Community Scholars: $1,000 Brent Ferguson, $1,000 Ashley Simmons and $1,000 Levi Brown
Pea Ridge High School Faculty Scholar: $1,000 Lorrie Klein
Bright Futures Scholars: $1,250 Alleri Brown, $1,250 Nicole Henson
Blackhawk Scholar: $1,500 Allie Van Houden
Wal-Mart - Cato Service Award: $1,500 Zach Harris
ARKTESOL: $2,000 Marianna Soto
Bella Vista Kiwanis Club: $1,000 Nicole Henson
Benton County 4-H Scholarship: $2,750 Jamie Jarding
Bentonville Firefighter Scholarship: $500 Bayleigh Bass
Carroll Electric: $500 Katelyn Ralph
ESA Beta Alpha: $100 Alex Willams, $100 Allie Van Houden, $100 Bryce Beckmann and $100 Rebecca Woods
Extension Homemakers Club: $1,000 Jamie Jarding
Girl Scout - Diamond of Arkansas: $1,000 Melanie Beehler
Pea Ridge Alumni Scholar: $1,000 Alleri Brown, $1,000 Ashtyn Mondy, $1,000 Christina Cotton, $1,000 Gage Cawthon, $1,000 John Garrett, 1,000 Lexi Losey, $1,000 Mariana Soto, $1,000 Melanie Beehler and $1,000 Rebecca Woods
Pea Ridge High School Band: $500 Kallie Koon
Pea Ridge Optimist Club: $400 Melanie Beehler
Scott's Miracle-Gro Company Scholarship: $2,000 Shaye Honn
Shelter Insurance Scholar - Bella Vista: $2,000 Marianna Soto
Shelter Insurance Scholar - Bentonville: $2,000 Melanie Beehler
TOTAL $55,850
Community on 05/18/2016