Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Cardinal Foundation hosted a heartfelt luncheon on Thursday to recognize scholarship donors and applaud the achievements of scholarship recipients.
Dr. Kathy Murphy, President of Gadsden State, expressed gratitude to the attendees, acknowledging their choice to support the college. She commended the donors for their generosity and emphasized the transformative impact of their contributions on the academic journeys of students.
Inspirational words were shared by Ted Turgeon, a Gadsden State graduate turned successful investment advisor, who reflected on his own journey from uncertainty to achievement. Turgeon credited Gadsden State as a pivotal factor in his success, highlighting the profound impact of education on personal growth and opportunity.
Among the honorees were the following scholarship winners:
- Cardinal Foundation Calhoun County Scholarship: Aliyah Williams of Jacksonville
- Chad Hawkins Educational Foundation Scholarship: Britney Conway of Anniston
- Dr. Aletta Williamson Leadership Scholarship: Eleaxus Pettus of Anniston
- Dr. Gertie Lowe Memorial Scholarship: Chantara Williams of Gadsden
- Gerald Acker Scholarships: John Gilbert of Rainbow City, Nic Goodgame of Anniston, and Koby Dillard of Gadsden
- GRIP Autocross Scholarship: Eli Heath of Hokes Bluff
- Louis and Elaine Marsalis Scholarships: Caden Buttram of Centre and Chloe Livingston of Cedartown
- Michael Scott Hatten Memorial Scholarship: Justin Isbell of Cropwell
- Michael Joe Wofford Scholarship: Caleb Fleming of Gadsden
- Cardinal Foundation Past Presidents Honorary Scholarship: Makenzi Collins of Rainbow City
- Swoop Sprint 5K Technical Scholarship: Colton Cagle of Attalla
- Swoop Sprint 5K Gadsden State Cherokee Scholarship: Alison Bates of Oxford
- Swoop Sprint 5K East Broad/Wallace Drive Campuses Scholarship: Connor Williams of Heflin
- Swoop Sprint 5K Valley Street Campus Scholarship: Hannah Goosby of Gadsden
- Tim and Laura McCartney Career Technical Education Scholarships: Brandon Bamaca of Gadsden, Eduardo Francisco of Gadsden, and Lucas Renfrow of Attalla
- Tyler Union Workforce Development Scholarships: Ethan Cash of Ohatchee, David Pruitt of Alexandria, Landon Wise of Wellington, and Peyton Harris of Oxford
- Tyler Union Electrical Technology Scholarship: John Gilbert of Rainbow City
- William Thomas Dawson Family Foundation Scholarships: Lucas Renfrow of Attalla and Sydney Parker of Gadsden
The luncheon served as a platform to celebrate the accomplishments of these exceptional individuals and underscored the unwavering commitment of Gadsden State and its supporters to fostering academic excellence and opportunity within the community.
