SOUTHERN SCHOLARS

Dereon is a graduate of Denmark-Olar High School.  She will be attending Coastal Carolina University this Fall.  Her major is Health Sciences and she plans to pursue a career in the field of sonography.

MaKenzie is a graduate of Denmark-Olar High School.  She will be attending Clemson University this Fall.  Her major is Microbiology and she plans to pursue a career as a dental surgeon.

Kenia is a graduate and valedictorian of Denmark-Olar High School.  She is attending Clemson University.  Her major is Computer Science and she plans to pursue a career in the field of Computer Science Technology.

Donte is a graduate of Denmark-Olar High School.  He is attending Clemson University. His major is Business and he plans to pursue a career in Real Estate.

Kierra attended Denmark-Olar High School.  She is attending the University of South Carolina at Aiken.  Her major is Nursing, and she plans to pursue a career as an obstetrics nurse.

Jaidaizua is a graduate of Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High School.  She is attending Claflin University.  Her major is Business and she plans to pursue a career as an entrepreneur and salon owner.

Bre’Niyah is a graduate of Denmark-Olar High School.  She is attending Clemson University.  Her major is Nursing and she plans to pursue a career as a Pediatric nurse.

Ernest is a graduate of Denmark-Olar High School.  He has graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Visual Arts and plans to become a professional artist.

Mikayla is a graduate of Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School.  She is attending the University of South Carolina in Columbia.  She is studying Exercise Science and she plans to pursue a career as an Occupational therapist.

Jaha’Mari is a graduate of Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School.  He is attending South Carolina State University.  Jaha’Mari’s major is Sports Management and his Minor is Business Management.  He plans to become Sports Agent after graduation.

Laila is an alumni recipient of the Dr. Doretha Pressey Scholarship.  She was awarded a total of $18,000 over the course of four years. Laila has graduated early from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where she studied Computer Science. 

Raj is a recipient of the Dr. Doretha Pressey Scholarship.  He will be awarded a total of $18,000 over the course of four years. Raj is attending University of South Carolina at Columbia where he is studying Business. 

Nianne is a recipient of the Dr. Doretha Pressey Scholarship.  She was awarded a total of $18,000 over the course of four years. Nianne has graduated early from Clemson University  where she studied Philosophy. Now, Nianne is preparing for law school with the goal of becoming a defense attorney, opening her own practice, and fighting for the wrongfully convicted. Nianne is particularly interested in fighting against racial injustice and discrimination within the legal system.

Brevin is a recipient of the Dr. Doretha Pressey Scholarship. Like Nianne, she was awarded $18,000 over the course of four years. Brevin has graduated from South Carolina State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering Technology. While her ultimate goal is to become an industrial engineer, Brevin is also deeply committed to helping those in need and plans to open a business in her hometown so that she can provide members of her community with jobs.

Isha is a recipient of the Ms. Clara Mae Coleman Award. She was granted up to $12,000 over the course of four years. Isha has graduated fromThe University of South Carolina in Columbia. Now, Isha is laser-focused on attending dental school and becoming a dentist. Isha’s desire to become a dentist is rooted in her love for helping others and she is looking forward to using her skills to make her patients smile and give them confidence.

Jorell is a recipient of the Ms. Clara Mae Coleman Award.  He was awarded up to $12,000 over the course of four years. Jorell has graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Global Black Studies. Now, Jorell is pursuing his Masters of Public Health at Clemson, continuing his passion for service and leadership.

Jaela Tyler is the 2019 recipient of the Dr. Doretha Pressey Academic Scholarship. Jaela has graduated early from Clemson University and she is now pursing her doctoral degree in Animal and Veterinary Science. Jaela is committed to becoming a veterinarian and opening a veterinary practice in her hometown of Denmark, SC.  Throughout her high school career, Jaela was an honor roll student, captain of the cheer-leading team, and an active volunteer in her community.  Jaela was selected for this award because of her impressive academic record and her commitment to giving back to her community.  Jaela was granted an $18,000 award over the course of four years.

Kalia Glover is the second recipient of the 2020 Dr. Doretha Pressey Academic Scholarship.  Kalia has graduated from Claflin University with a degree in Computer Science. Throughout her high school career Kalia was an honor roll student, a scholar athlete, and a member of the STEM club.  She did all of this while also maintaining  part-time jobs. Kalia was selected for this award because of her impressive academic record, her strong work ethic, and her ambitious goals and determination to make those dreams come true.  Kalia was granted a $12,000 award over the course of four years.

Larry Darnell Sanders, Jr. is the 2019 recipient of the Dr. Doretha Pressey Academic Scholarship.  Larry graduated from South Carolina State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Throughout his high school career Larry was an honor roll student, a scholar athlete, and a member of the STEAM club.  He did all of this while also maintaining a part-time job. Larry was selected for this award because of his impressive academic record, his strong work ethic, and his very moving essay.  Larry was granted an $18,000 award over the course of four years.

Sheila Serrano Flores is the 2019 recipient of the Mrs. Clara Mae Coleman Prize. Sheila has graduated from the University of South Carolina at Aiken with a degree in Early Childhood Development.  Throughout her high school career, Sheila was an honor roll student, a member of STEM club and a student artist.  Sheila was selected for this award because of her impressive academic record and her strong desire to give back and help others.  Sheila was granted a $6,000 award over the course of two years.