Junior Auxiliary presents several scholarships

The Junior Auxiliary of Taney County has again provided scholarships for many deserving students throughout the area.  

This year JATC provided a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship to a graduating senior in each of four area schools. Recipients were Arica Todd (Bradleyville), Johnathon Mutarelli (Branson), Braxton Gross (Forsyth) and Candace Benedicto (Hollister). The recipients were selected on the basis of volunteer service to their communities above and beyond any school requirements, as well as academic accomplishments and personal recommendations.

A $1,000 ScholarCare renewable scholarship was presented to Sylvie Barbour of Branson. This scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who could benefit from the money as well as some extra encouragement and care packages throughout the year. Additionally, the JATC is renewing the ScholarCare scholarships for three additional students: Kierra Greco (Branson, year two), Rajan Raghani (Branson, year two) and Gemma Redding (Forsyth, year three).

Zoe Odom (Branson) is the recipient of the Joan Anderson Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors former JATC member Joan Anderson, who passed away three years ago. JATC donated $500 for the scholarship and the amount was matched by Joan's family for a $1,000 scholarship. This award goes to a student pursuing a career in Business, IT or Accounting. Odom will attend College of the Ozarks and major in Business Management.

The JATC would also like to recognize former ScholarCare scholarship recipient Kylie Calhoun, who has recently graduated from college. The former Forsyth High School graduate was a ScholarCare recipient for four years, and is now pursuing a career as a manufacturing engineer for GE Aerospace in Cincinnati, Ohio. All JATC members are proud of Calhoun's success and wish her well in her future endeavors.

The scholarships are just one of the many services and projects offered by members of the Junior Auxiliary, a nonprofit group of ladies dedicated to helping the children of Taney County.

For more information on JATC, visit the Junior Auxiliary website, JATCMO.org, or their Facebook page, Junior Auxiliary of Taney County.