Several students from around the region have recently accepted scholarships to attend South Arkansas Community College starting in the fall 2021 semester.
Lexi Pyle, a senior at Emerson High School, has accepted a Valedictorian-Salutatorian Scholarship.
She is the daughter of Shannon and Darwin Pyle of Magnolia and an All-State member of the basketball team in addition to competing for the track and field and tennis teams. She also is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; the National FFA Organization; Beta Club; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; Future Business Leaders of America; Gifted and Talented; National Society of High School Scholars; the honor roll; and the yearbook staff.
Aubrey Pennington, a senior at Hampton High School, has accepted a Freshman Recognition Scholarship.
She is the daughter of Nathan and Christy Pennington of Hampton and is a member of Beta, the Bulldog Buddies, First Priority and Future Business Leaders of America. She is an All-American cheerleader.
Jared Todd, a senior at Nevada High School, has also accepted a Freshman Recognition Scholarship.
The son of Crystal and Fredrick Haley of Rosston, Todd is a member of the National Honor Society, Gifted and Talented and the basketball team.
Carisa Salinas, a senior at Warren High School, too has accepted a Freshman Recognition Scholarship.
The daughter of Maria Vega of Warren, Salinas is a member of Adopt a Grandfriend and the Spanish Club.
Addison McNiel, a senior at Emerson High School, has accepted a President’s Scholarship.
The daughter of Jarad and Christy McNiel of Emerson, McNiel is a member of the basketball, softball, tennis and archery teams, in addition to being a member of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; Beta Club; the Science Club; and Future Business Leaders of America. She also is a member of the Honor Roll, a graduate of Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders and an Awana Leader in Training.