Donald “Chandler” Stanfield, son of Ricky and Kim Searcy, has been awarded the Tryon Youth Center/Henson’s Inc. Scholarship.
The Tryon Youth Center Scholarships are $1,000 and are awarded in increments of $500 each semester of the student’s freshman year of college.
While a student at Polk County High School, Chandler kept busy with his studies, working part time and volunteering with his community and church.
Chandler has been accepted to Isothermal Community College and Blue Ridge Technical College. He will pursue degrees in finance and physical education, with plans to spend his career as a coach and financial planner. In his application essay, Chandler stated, “The challenges (losing both parents within two years) that I have faced in the last three years have taught me to never give up and to press towards the finish line.”
Tryon Youth Center and Henson’s Inc. officials said they wish success for Chandler in his college career and in attaining his life goals.
– article submitted by Franklin McKaig