Caldwell Students Awarded Scholarships from Blue Ridge Energy
Blue Ridge Energy recently awarded $32,000 in college scholarships to 12 students across its service areas who are seeking to further their academic goals. The scholarships are part of the Blue Ridge Energy Leadership Track program, designed to help high school students prepare for their future while strengthening their leadership skills. In Caldwell County, four students received a total of $10,000.
The recipients are:
Matthew Boyle, son of Steven and Sherri Boyle, received $2,000 to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Daniela Euceda, daughter of Mario and Ada Euceda, received $4,000 to attend Rice University;
Noah Livingston, son of Todd and Tina Livingston, received $2,000 to attend Lenoir Rhyne University;
Lucas Sanderlin, son of Sascha and Kami Sanderlin, received $2,000 to attend North Carolina State University;
This year marks the 67th year Blue Ridge has awarded college scholarships. To date, more than 500 area students and citizens have received over $710,000 to help them attend the college of their choice.
For more information about the Blue Ridge Energy Leadership Track, visit our website, BlueRidgeEnergy.com, click on the “Community” tab, or contact Tasha Rountree, director of community relations and economic development, at 828-759-8994 or trountree@blueridgeenergy.com,
Blue Ridge Energy is a member-owned electric cooperative serving some 80,000 members in Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and parts of Wilkes, Avery, and Alexander counties. It also includes a propane heating fuels subsidiary and a business-to-business telecommunications subsidiary. Learn more at www.BlueRidgeEnergy.com.
