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River Ridge Graduate Gets School Nutrition Scholarship

Josilyn Elliott, a 2014 graduate of River Ridge High School, has been awarded the 2014 Judy Johnson Memorial Scholarship.

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The Cherokee County School Nutrition Association (CCSNA) this week awarded the 2014 Judy Johnson Memorial Scholarship to Josilyn Elliott, a 2014 graduate of River Ridge High School. 

Josilyn plans to use the $1,000 scholarship to attend Darton State College to pursue an Emergency Medical Technician certification. After working as an EMT, Josilyn intends to use that experience and knowledge to narrow her field of study and pursue additional medical training. 

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While at River Ridge, Josilyn was a member of the French Club and Crusading Knights and participated in track and basketball.  

In addition to her studies, Josilyn worked 20-25 hours per week, completed household chores and was a frequent babysitter for family and friends. She was also active in the Leadership Academy and Habitat for Humanity. Josilyn is the daughter of Hasty Elementary Fine Arts Academy Cafeteria Assistant Manager Hollie Elliott and the late Alan Elliott.  

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The Judy Johnson Memorial Scholarship began in 2010 in memory of Judy Johnson, School Nutrition department secretary.  

The Cherokee County School Nutrition Association works during the year to raise the $500 for the scholarship. Additional contributions to the scholarship fund have raised the amount of the award this year to $1,000. The scholarship is awarded to the child or grandchild of a CCSNA member who has shown strong academic performance and a record of community service.


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