CCREA recognizes 2017 scholarship recipients
Published 2:33 pm Saturday, July 1, 2017
- The Colquitt County Retired Educators Association recently celebrated recipients of its 2017 scholarships. From left are Cora Jean Taylor, CCREA member; CCHS senior Jaycee Catherine Perry, who received the Sarah Mashburn Memorial Scholarship; CCHS senior Kaeley Lauren Wills, who received the Ernest J. Weeks Memorial Scholarship; Ashley Virginia Wilson of Cox Elementary, who received the Paraprofessional Scholarship; Ashley Marie Miller, teacher at Colquitt County High School, who received the Teacher Scholarship; and CCHS counselor Donna Mitchell.
MOULTRIE, Ga. — Colquitt County Retired Educators celebrated recently by gathering for a luncheon and general meeting, held at the Moultrie First Presbyterian Church Social Hall. Member Katrina McIntosh conducted the Installation of Officers for 2017-2018 , using a pink and duties theme. A candlelight service, presented by Carol Ann Horne and Wanda Vickers, was held for deceased member Tommy Hall. A book has been selected and placed at the local library in Hall’s memory.
Member Cora Jean Taylor recognized the 2017 CCREA Scholarship recipients: CCHS senior Jaycee Catherine Perry received the Sarah Mashburn Memorial Scholarship; CCHS senior Kaeley Lauren Wills received the Ernest J. Weeks Memorial Scholarship; Ashley Virginia Wilson of Cox Elementary received the Paraprofessional Scholarship; and Ashley Marie Miller, teacher at Colquitt County High School, received the Teacher Scholarship.
The Rev. Jimmy Voyles, PhD, of Crosland Baptist Church gave the devotion and blessing of food. Rev. Voyles encouraged all to remember to handle each life situation with faith and our Father’s loving support.
President Julia J. Dorminey introduced Andrew Christensen, executive director of Colquitt County Food Bank. A check was presented to the Food Bank for $896. Christensen discussed the importance of the donations made by CCREA and meals served to families in Colquitt County.
A community service report was presented with 1,371 hours of volunteer service throughout the county. Virginia Hart logged the highest number of hours of service. Bobbie Key had the second highest number of hours.
The “Emeritus” members of CCREA, Ruby Bowermeister, Myrtle Lofton, Mildred Rentz, Lillar Shepheard, and Juanita Weeks were recognized.
President Julia J. Dorminey presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” for hospitality to Susan Taylor and to Janice Barry for outstanding scrapbook.
CCREA is a local organization of retired educators that meet monthly at the county library on the second Monday of the month. All retired educators are invited to join and support this organization.
