Annual Report 2016-17

New River Community Action Recognizes Scholarship Award Winners

T he New River Community Action Board of Directors presented the annual 2017 George Ducker Memorial Scholarship Award to Madeline Brown of Blacksburg and Zach Ingram of Elliston. Each received a $500 scholarship in recognition of academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and community service. Zach Ingram graduated with honors from Eastern Montgomery High School earning an Advanced Studies Diploma. At EMHS, Zach was a member of the Student Government Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and held leadership roles in The Beta Club and Chess Club. He also participated in EMHS’s spring theater production. Zach will attend Radford University and study Biochemistry with a Pre-Health concentration, and minor in Philosophy.

Madeline Brown graduated from Blacksburg High School with honors earning an Advanced Studies Diploma. At BHS, Madeline was a member of the National Honor Society, won awards in debate and

received the AP Scholar Award. Additionally, she was active in community service activities such as organizing food drives and working at the YMCA Thrift Shop. Madeline will attend the College of William and Mary, pursuing a double major in Public Policy and International Relations. The Reverend George Ducker Memorial Scholarship Award is presented annually by New River Community Action in memory of the late Reverend George Ducker, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Radford, member of the Radford City School Board, and member of the New River Community Action Board of Directors 1986-1992.

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