Roanoke Rapids High School Senior Natalie Reda is the recipient of this year’s Ethel Crawley Scholarship giving her a free undergraduate education to the college of her choice.
Superintendent Julie Thompson and RRHS Principal Tom Davis surprised Reda, who was surrounded by her family, with the scholarship letter today at Roanoke Rapids High School.
The Ethel W. Crawley Memorial Education Fund Scholarship directs a scholarship selection committee to award a full four-year scholarship that covers tuition, room, board, school fees, books, and other supplies.
“I want to thank my family for always supporting me and pushing me to do my best. Receiving this scholarship means so much to me and to my family,” Reda said. She plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill to pursue a degree in pharmacy.
Ethel Crawley, who died April 11, 1998, did not want finances to be a barrier for a student getting a college education when she established the scholarship. She was a lifelong resident of Littleton, teaching music for 28 years at Littleton High School.
“This scholarship means so much to our students and I am extremely proud of Natalie and what she has accomplished. I’m sure that Natalie will go on to represent RRGSD in a positive way,” said Superintendent Julie Thompson.