Six Receive 2008 South Shore Academic Scholarships
May 2008

Six graduating seniors from area high schools have received 2008 South Shore Foundation Academic Scholarships of $1,000 each. South Shore Foundation is the charitable foundation of Northern Arkansas Telephone Company. School administration officials select their school’s recipient from applicants based upon academic record.

Scholarship winners and their high schools are: Morgan Rhiannon Kelley Johnson, Bergman; Kelsey Dawn Walker, Bruno-Pyatt; Correna Renee Wood, Flippin; Justin Hopkins, Lead Hill; Isaac James Huffman, Omaha; and Elizabeth Grace Gilley, Yellville-Summit.

Morgan Johnson of Harrison, a student at Bergman, was class valedictorian and class treasurer, National Honor Society chapter president, and an ACT all star award winner. Her school activities included being an officer in Spanish Club and Future Business Leaders, a member of Key Club, yearbook staff, and a gifted and talented student. Morgan plans to attend Arkansas State University to study mathematics, education and business. She is the daughter of Roger and Darlene Johnson.

Kelsey Walker of Harrison and a student at Bruno-Pyatt, was chosen Student of the Year, was a member of National Honor Society, and received the AP English Award and Woodmen of the World American History Award. Her activities included basketball, softball, track, golf, and Interact. Kelsey plans to attend College of the Ozarks to study elementary education. She is the daughter of Ricky and Mari Walker.

Justin Hopkins of Lead Hill is the valedictorian of his graduating class. He is active in community service. Justin plans to attend Arkansas Tech University to study engineering. His parents are Kenneth and Cynthia French.

Correna Wood of Flippin was valedictorian of her graduating class, winner of the United States Achievement Academy Award, and various Flippin High School teachers’ awards. She was active in band, choir, Future Business Leaders, National Honor Society, Junior Pride Team, C.I.A.O. flagline, and Students Against Destructive Decisions. Correna plans to attend Arkansas State University-Mountain Home to study elementary education. She is the daughter of Jamin and Sandra Wood.

Isaac Huffman of Omaha was salutatorian of his graduating class and winner of the Citizenship Award in junior high school. At Omaha High School he was active in Future Business Leaders, Skills USA, Beta, and Mu Alpha Theta. Isaac plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to enroll in the College of Engineering and Information Technology to study systems engineering. He is the son of Betty and Harold Huffman.

Elizabeth Gilley of Yellville has also received a Dean’s Scholarship from the University of Central Arkansas where she plans to attend college to study English education. She is the daughter of Danny and Jimmie Sue Gilley.

For more information about the South Shore Academic Scholarship program or the foundation, call 1-800-775-6682.