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Hadley, Baggett Awarded Gandy Memorial Scholarships
May 22, 2013
The Gandy Memorial Scholarship, established by the Gandy Family at Poplar Dell Baptist Church in Byrneville, recently honored two local seniors with $500 scholarships. Both students were selected based on their involvement in church and community activities and grade point averages. The Gandy Memorial Scholarship was established several years ago in memory of J.L. Gandy, Louise Gandy, Solon Gandy and Elmira Gandy Crapps who were longtime and active members of Poplar Dell.
Haley Hadley, a graduating a senior at Flomaton High School, is the daughter of Eric and Teresa Gohagen. She has been a member of various clubs, including Future Business Leaders of America, BETA and FFA. She has been a member of the Flomaton High School marching band for six years and has also participated in Chamber Ensemble Band and Jazz Band for three years. She has been a part of District Honor Band, All State Honor Band and SEUS Honor Band. After graduation, she plans to attend the University of South Alabama where she will study pharmacy.
Northview senior, Corry Baggett, is the son of Garry and Vicki Baggett of Bratt. Corry is involved in FFA, Rho Kappa Historical Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was a starting linebacker for the Northview Chiefs Class 1 A State Football Champions, a former regional weightlifting qualifier, Pensacola Sports Association’s Scholar Athlete for weightlifting, a MIRA Award recipient for woodworking, a Boys State representative, and is a dual enrollment student with Pensacola State College and Tallahassee Community College. Corry plans on attending Pensacola State College this fall and then transferring to the University of West Florida or Troy State, where he will complete his business degree.
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5 Responses to “Hadley, Baggett Awarded Gandy Memorial Scholarships”
Congradulations,
I am especially prooud of the young Bagget, who just happens to be the grandson of the man who that established the fund, Way to keep it in the family!! As for Haley, I hope that you go as far as $500 can take you.
Would like to congratulate both of you… Haley, just as Kristen said – I am extremely proud of the beautiful young lady you’ve grown into! I know you will go far in life & not stop until you get to the top! I love you & am also very proud to call you one of my nieces!
Congratulations to two outstanding young adults. I am proud of both of you for your academic achievements and for your spiritual achievements. You are both great assets to our communities and church. Looking forward to seeing great things to come from both of you. Thank you to the Gandy family for all of your hard work that goes into making theses scholarships possible.
Congratulations to both of you! Haley, you are a beautiful & smart young lady! I am so proud to call you my niece!
So proud of both of these young people. I have watched you both grow up into fine Christians, active members of the church and your community. Keep up the good work!