ASHDOWN, Ark. - The Ashdown High School Scholarship Committee will soon be awarding scholarships to 2020 Ashdown graduates - as it has since its formation in 1986 - and contributors are encouraged to either continue donations as they have in previous years or become new scholarship donors and contribute to the success of new Ashdown High School graduates in their post-secondary endeavors.
"Last year, we awarded 65 scholarships with a total value of $37,090," said Ronda Pounds, chairperson of the committee. "This brings the total scholarships to over $462,557 awarded to 1,116 students over the course of our 34-year history."
Pounds also states that 100% of all donated monies are awarded every year and that all donations are tax-deductible, according to a press release.
The Scholarship Committee has also authorized an alumni fund through which former students of Ashdown High School and businesses may contribute to the program in any amount and at any time. Such contributions may be made in honor or memory of friends and loved ones.
As in previous years, scholarship recipients will be announced and scholarships awarded at a tea sponsored by the committee. The date for this year's tea is Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ashdown High School cafeteria. "All donors are welcome at the tea," Pounds continues, "and welcome to participate in presenting the scholarship they are giving if they would like."
To be awarded to 2020 AHS graduates, contributions must be received by April 2. They may be mailed to or dropped off at the Ashdown School District Administration Office, 751 Rankin Street, Ashdown, Arkansas, 71822.
-Ashdown School District