
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Sarah Parish of Hardin Valley Academy received a $500 book scholarship. Sarah will be attending the University of Tennessee and is an accomplished musician who will be majoring in music education. In her essay, Sarah wrote about multiple family members who have battled cancer. Best wishes Sarah!
Congratulations to MJ Tran of Hardin Valley Academy who was the recipient of a 2022 Evan Richey Memorial Schoarship. MJ wrote about a close family member's battle with cancer and how he worked multiple shifts while attending high school to help his family. MJ will be attending the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Good luck MJ-go out and change the world!
Congratulations to Avery Light of Hardin Valley Academy. Avery received a $500 book scholarship and will be attending the University of Tennessee. Avery's essay was about how cancer has affected members of her family. Good luck Avery in all your future endeavors!
Congratulations to Cristine Chen of L&N STEM Academy. Cristine will be majoring in Molecular Biology at Princeton, MIT or Stanford. Cristine wrote about a close family member's battle with brain cancer and how his struggle has inspired her to become a physician treating disadvantaged communities. Cristine, we have no doubt you will achieve your goals! Congratulations-the world needs more people like you!
Congratulations to Sierra Shuck-Sparer who graduated from West High School and will be attending Georgia Tech. Sierra wrote about her battle with medulloblastoma and how it inspired her to study public health and biology to make the healthcare system easier to navigate. Sierra, you're an inspiration, and we know you'll change the world with your determination.
Congratulations to Mason Motley from Farragut High School. Mason will be attending the University of Tennessee majoring in Sports Management. Mason wrote about his battle with osteosarcoma and was treated at East Tennessee Children's Hospital at the same time as Evan. In his essay, Mason described how Evan motivated him to stay positive and appreciate the little victories. Best of luck in all your future endeavors!
Congratulations to Christine Sprague from Farragut High School. Christine will be attending the University of Kentucky majoring in pediatric nursing. Christine wrote about her brother's battle with T-cell leukemia and how the nurses caring for him inspired her career choice. Thank you Christine for your kind spirit and the desire to help others!
Congratulations to Linnea Johnsen from Hardin Valley Academy. Linnea will be attending the University of Tennessee majoring in biology and occupational therapy. Linnea wrote about a close family member's cancer battle and how it motivated her to help and care for others. Best wishes in your future endeavors Linnea!
Congratulations to Joy Griffin from Austin-East High School who is one of the recipients of the 2020 Evan Richey Memorial Scholarship. Joy wrote an essay about a close family member who had breast cancer and how it affected her. Joy will be attending Middle Tennessee State University majoring in Pre-Med with a focus on sonography. She is a talented and passionate dancer who is going to minor in dance. Good luck Joy in all your future endeavors!