Kent Wins Solon Gandy Memorial Scholarship

June 5, 2014

Hannah Kent was recently presented with the Solon Lee Gandy Memorial Scholarship.

Kent graduated with a 3.68 grade point average and has played varsity softball, volleyball and basketball since middle school. She has been a member of the Future Business Leaders of America, Beta Club, Student Council Association, the National Society of High School Scholars, honor roll and a 4­-year academic all­- star.  She is a member of the Alco Baptist Church youth group.

The Solon Lee Gandy Memorial Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Solon Gandy, a 1990 Flomaton High School graduate.  Solon was a member of the 1988 Flomaton High School state baseball championship team and was a four-year member of the Flomaton Hurricane football team.

Upon graduation, Solon attended Pensacola State College where he earned an associates degree in forestry, giving him the background needed to begin his own company, Big Ridge Forestry.  His love of nature started early in life with his avid passion for hunting.  The scholarship was established to help foster his love of nature and sports in a deserving Flomaton or Jay High senior.

Pictured: Brenda Godwin, mother of Solon Gandy and retired English teacher from Flomaton High, presents Hannah Kent with this year’s scholarship. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “Kent Wins Solon Gandy Memorial Scholarship”

  1. Hilda Caraway Malone on June 8th, 2014 5:41 pm

    Congratulations Hanna, I know everyone is proud of you,your parents must be bursting with pride. Praise the Lord, because I know you honor Him,continue that path and I know you will go far. I’ll tell Doug about you.

  2. James & Lisa on June 5th, 2014 8:29 pm

    Congratulations from your Ohana! Great Job and well deserved!

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