Gulf Shores High School senior wins $10,000 scholarship
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Wharf announced the winner of their Wharf Scholarship.
This comes after seniors in Baldwin County had the chance to apply to win the scholarship provided through The Wharf’s Anchor Campaign.
Gulf Shores High School senior Dianna Moore won the scholarship, according to a release.
Moore, who maintained a 4.0 GPA and scored a 31 on her ACT along with playing on the Gulf Shores High School Volleyball team, was among over 85 other applicants for the scholarship.
She was awarded $10,000.
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“Dianna is a natural leader, the perfect ambassador for our school system and community, and a brilliant and well-spoken young woman,” Gulf Shores City Schools Academics and CTE Director Jessica Sampley said. “There is no doubt in my mind that she is someone who will make a positive, major impact on the world around her, and she is fully committed to furthering her education and learning and helping others along the way.”
Along with her school accomplishments, Moore was involved in many other organizations including Friends of Exceptional Students, Peer Helpers, Sustainability Academy, Coastal Cleanup, Prodisee Pantry and Shrimp Festival.
“The Wharf is proud to continue our scholarship program for the fourth year,” The Wharf management team leader Kristen Hammack said. “Dianna exemplified the characteristics of an ‘exceptional student,’ and we are proud to celebrate her accomplishments and involvement.
“Each of the applicants were standout students and have certainly contributed to the community while also prioritizing their studies,” Hammack continued. “The Wharf believes in supporting our future leaders and commends the Class of 2024 for their achievements.”
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Moore said she plans to attend the University of West Florida and study Biomedical Sciences.
The scholarship runner-up, Riley Mellett, of Daphne High School, was given a $500 award.
For more information, visit The Wharf’s website.
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