Thursday, March 28th, 2024

G Gathering Kelly Valentine Scholarship recipients

Kelly Valentine Scholarship recipients



In memory of Kelly Valentine, who died tragically just over a year ago, her family and donors established the Kelly Valentine Memorial Scholarship fund. Three outstanding young women --- Genevieve Bestercy of Great Bridge High School, Lindsey Hall of Hickory High School, and Rebecca Jones of Grassfield High School --- each received a scholarship. The presentations were made at a reception and award ceremony at Traditions in the Las Gaviotas Clubhouse. Genevieve will attend James Madison University, Lindsey will attend the University of Virginia, and Rebecca will attend James Madison University.


From left: Rachel and Kathy Honecker and Janet and Duncan Mahnken

From left: Maria Valentine Abbott, Phyllis Krasnoff and Mayor Alan Krasnoff

Great Bridge Middle School cheer coaches, Coach Crystal Cameron, left, and Coach Jeni Lewis

From left: Samantha and Alexa Graham with their mom, Kim

Missy Ottinger Swoope gave a moving speech that brought almost everyone to tears

Missy Ottinger Swoope and Traditions owner Rev Guill. Rev was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation

The Scholarship Recipients from left: Lindsey Hall of Hickory High School, Maria Valentine Abbott, Genevieve Bestercy of Great Bridge High School, and Rebecca Jones of Grassfield High School.