2024 Black History Month Scholarship Winners Announced
4/8/2024
In recognition of Black History Month, Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc., and FMC Community Foundation is pleased to present scholarships to 11 local African American high school students in our service area who have expressed their desire to attend a post-secondary institution and major in a health-related field of study.
Congratulations to these students who will receive a $1000 scholarship in recognition of Black History Month:
Alexandria Dixon, a senior at Barren County High School, is also a member of the Healthcare Occupational Students of America (HOSA) Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Beta Club, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She has received several awards including the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence, First Place Regional HOSA Winner in Cultural Diversity & Disparities in Healthcare, Public Service Announcement, and Sports Medicine. Alexandria is enrolled in Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences as a White Coat Recipient and is an Allied Health Pathway Completer. She has participated in volleyball and is a regional qualifier in track and field. Alexandria plans to attend the University of Kentucky to become a Pharmacist.
Kassidy White is a senior at Barren County High School and plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University to study nursing. She has participated in varsity soccer as the captain, tennis, track, volleyball and serves as a pep club officer. Kassidy volunteers for the Barren River Animal Welfare Association (BRAWA). In her spare time, she enjoys athletics, pageantry, and was named Miss Barren County Fair 2023.
Alishia Battles, a senior at Pulaski County High School, is a member of the National Honor Society and Healthcare Occupational Students of America (HOSA) Club. She has participated in various school affiliated activities including choir, the Gear Up Leadership Team, and tutoring. Alishia enjoys singing and editing photos. She plans to attend Somerset Community & Technical College with the goal of becoming an ultrasound technician.
Aleiah Barlow is a senior at Barren County High School. Throughout high school, she has participated in cheerleading, Healthcare Occupational Students of America (HOSA) Club, Pep Club, Foreign Language Club, and Best Buddies - a student-run friendship club, which created buddy pairs between students with and without disabilities. She also volunteers with the local nursing homes and the Angel Tree Program. Aleiah plans to attend Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College to pursue a career as a nurse midwife.
Andres Jenkins, senior at North Hardin High School, is a member of the Academic Team, Y Club, Youth Service Center Council, and Beta Club. He has received several awards including the Better Together Student Award, President’s List, Gifted & Talented, Joint Science and Technology Institute STEM research experience in Maryland, National Society of High School Honors, Academic All State A & B Honor Roll, and being recognized as the Tuesday’s Teen in The News-Enterprise. Andres participates in community activities such as Wreaths Across American, Kentucky Colonels Day of Service, and Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (KVCC) placing flags and cleaning head stones. He enjoys volunteering in the community, bowling, jazz music, science, and helping those less fortunate. Andres plans to attend the University of Kentucky to pursue a pharmacy degree.
Clara Grace MacFarlane is a senior at Marion County High School. She has completed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam, is a member of the National Honor Society, and participates in Health Occupations Student of America (HOSA) Club. Clara plans to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical School to pursue a career in nursing.
DeShaila Newby is a senior at Marion County High School and plans to attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to become a radiology technician. She has competed in volleyball and participates in Beta Club, Young Historians Society, and Knight Way Media, a student-led multimedia production class. DeShaila enjoys reading dystopian literature, cooking, volleyball, and shopping.
Sequoria Copass is a senior at Caverna High School and has been recognized with the Governor’s Scholar Service Award as part of the Key Club. Sequoria plans to attend the University of Louisville to focus on the study of nursing.
Imyni Means is a senior at Marion County High School and plans to become a dentist. She has participated in Feeding America. She serves as the Vice President of the National Honors Society and Beta Club. Imyni is a Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program participant and has been recognized as an AP Scholar with Honors Award, College Board National African American Recognition for Outstanding Achievement, AP LANG & US History Outstanding Achiever Awards, Certificate of Excellence in Biology, and is a member of the 2023 District Volleyball All-Academic Team. She is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America, Knight Way Media, Student Council, Young Historians Society, and is a Marion Public Schools Student Ambassador. Imyni enjoys crocheting, playing the ukulele, and volunteering in her community.
Jonah Skaggs, senior at Russell County High School, is a member of the Health Occupations Student of America (HOSA) Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and participates in track, football, and cross country. Jonah enjoys running, going to the gym, and jazz music. He plans to attend Western Kentucky University to pursue a career in physical therapy.
KeAvia Adams is a senior at Marion County High School. Throughout high school, she participated in basketball, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, and Family Career and Community Leaders of America. She enjoys spending time with friends, trying new foods, and shopping. KeAvia plans to attend the University of Kentucky to study Human Health Sciences.
The FMC Community Foundation is a nonprofit supporting organization established with the mission to meet the physical and mental health needs of individuals and communities within CFMC’s service area through outreach, engagement, and monetary assistance. The Foundation focuses on several items including providing assistance and opportunities for students interested in pursuing a healthcare career; enabling students to make healthy decisions through increased education and resources; and increasing access to everyday necessities. The FMC Community Foundation is a valued partner organization of CFMC and strives to improve and support the overall health status and health opportunities for our patients and communities.