SDOC Teacher Forum Scholarship Winners

Teacher Forum Scholarships are awarded to seniors who plan to attend a four-year college and major in education. This year, four seniors from the graduating class of 2016 in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC), one from each attendance areas, were each awarded a $2,000 Teacher Forum Scholarship. These recipients were recognized at the board meeting on May 16, 2016. Kelsey Ramey, from West-Oak High School, is planning to attend Southern Wesleyan University and major in mathematics. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club. Kelsey was the Rotary Youth Leadership Award winner in 2014 and is a three-year academic letterman. She has served as both president and on the board of directors for the Interact Club, as Senior Class Vice-President, and as captain for varsity tennis, basketball and softball. Kelsey’s extra-curricular activities include varsity tennis, varsity basketball (four years), varsity softball (four years), Peer Mediation and Tutoring, Earth Warriors, Interact Club, and basketball official for Upward. Tommy “TJ” Galloway, from Walhalla High School, plans to attend Anderson University and major in Special Education. TJ is a member of the National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta. TJ is also a Skills USA State Champion and a DAR Good Citizen Award winner. He has served as the Hamilton Career Center Skills USA Chaplain and attended Palmetto Boys State, where he was invited to return as a counselor. His extra-curricular activities also include varsity football. Outside of school activities, he is also on The Drama & Skit Team at his church; serves as assistant coach of the special needs athletic team, The Angels; and volunteers at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium. Kierra Douglas, from Seneca High School, is planning to attend Southern Wesleyan University and major in Music Education. Kierra is an A/B Honor Roll student (seventh through twelfth grades) and is a High Honor Graduate. She has served as senator of the student government and as section leader for both the Honors Chorale and Madrigals. Her extra-curricular activities include National Honors Society, Beta Club, Honors Chorale and Madrigals. Noah Powell, from Tamassee-Salem High School, plans to attend Presbyterian College and major in Social Studies. He is an A/B Honor Roll Student (ninth through twelfth grades) and was a DAR Good Citizen Award winner. Noah has served as student body president, Beta Club Vice-President, and captain of the Production Club. His extra-curricular activities include Student Council, Beta Club and the Production Club. Since its inception in 2010-2011, 22 Oconee County seniors have received Teacher Forum Scholarships.