Banquet celebrates scholarship winners, club achievements
For decades, the GFWC Wewahitchka Woman’s Club has been a cornerstone of community support, particularly for the graduating seniors of Wewahitchka High School. This year, the club invited scholarship winners to their end-of-year banquet, where they were honored alongside club members who received awards, and officers for 2024-26 administration were installed.
The banquet was a momentous occasion filled with pride and celebration as proud family members gathered to witness the recognition of the outstanding students. The scholarship recipients for this year were Jay Raymond Floyd Whitfield, Savana Bleu Mayhann, Haylee Webb, Kennedy Murphy, Ashley Thompson, Hope Thompson, Ar’mya Foster, De’miah Cole, Lukas Moore, and Taniya Foster. These students were acknowledged not only for their academic achievements but also for their dedication, perseverance and volunteering throughout their high school years.
GFWC Wewahitchka Woman’s Club President Terri Norris and Education Chairman Crystal Ake had the honor of presenting certificates to all the scholarship winners. In their addresses, both Norris and Ake expressed heartfelt congratulations to the students and their families, emphasizing the club’s ongoing commitment to fostering educational opportunities and supporting the youth in their community.
In addition to celebrating the scholarship recipients, the banquet also served as a platform to honor club members for their contributions and achievements over the past year. Awards were presented to members who had shown exceptional dedication and service. Furthermore, the event included the installation of new officers, ensuring the club’s strong leadership and continued success in its future endeavors.
The GFWC Wewahitchka Woman’s Club will not be holding their regular general meetings throughout June and July. Instead, the members will be busy planning their upcoming calendar of events. The club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer charity organization dedicated to promoting and providing civic, educational, and charitable activities that enrich the lives and environment in the Wewahitchka area. For more information, please contact us at gfwcwewawomansclub@gmail.com.
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