JCL awards scholarships to 9

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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Junior Civic League awarded scholarships recently to several high school graduates. From left are Jasmyne Bolling, Asia Jones-Williams, Alexandra Carnathan, JCL President Susan Moorer, Lyric Harden and Maryam Dennis.

Nine local high school graduates received scholarships from the Junior Civic League at its annual scholarship brunch June 27 at Holiday Inn South, 7410 South Ave.

Cinderella Ball scholarships went to Lyric Harden, Miss Cinderella, $2,500; Jasmyne Bolling, first attendant, $1,800; and Alexandra Carnathan, second attendant, $1,500.

Six others will receive $1,500 scholarships: Keilah Bryant, Youngstown Early College; Adam Butler, Warren G. Harding High School; Maryam Dennis, Choffin/East High School; Tatiaunna Jones, Chaney High School; Asia Jones-Williams, Chaney; and Alexis Saunders, Austintown Fitch High School.

Scholastic and other recognition will go to Gianna Davila of Liberty High School and Christian Richardson of Harding.

Since it was formed, the Junior Civic League has awarded more than $524,800 in scholarships to high school students chosen on the bases of academic achievement, financial need, community involvement and personal qualities and strengths.

For information on the JCL and its mission, visit its website, www.juniorcivicleague.org.