(May 31, 2023 – Landrum, SC) After sorting and reviewing applications and recommendations that were submitted over a period of several weeks, the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District awarded its 2023 $1000 scholarships to Jack Clark, Abigail Fowler, and Kennedi Lee, seniors at Landrum High School.

With their applications, students were required to prepare an essay of 200 words or more describing their experience(s) with community service and how it impacted them as students and citizens.

The contest was open to any high school seniors living within the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District service area or attending Landrum High School. This allowed for inclusion of public school, private school, and homeschool students. They were required to have a minimum 3.0 GPA, recommendation letters, and attend college in the fall semester of 2023.

Jack Clark has a 3.84 GPA and plans to attend the Clemson University to major in Construction Science and Management.

A member of the Landrum High School varsity football and baseball teams, Jack has volunteered with Landrum United Methodist Church and Operation Hope and is a member of the Beta Club and Interact Club.

Jack was characterized by his teachers as “an articulator and influencer who will make a talented future leader.”

Abigail Fowler has a 3.793 GPA and plans to attend Anderson University to major in secondary math or English education.

She was captain of the Landrum High School Marching Band Colorguard and Winterguard.

Abigail volunteers with Landrum First Baptist Church and is a member of the National Beta Club.

Abigail was characterized by her teachers as someone who will “do well at the next level and will represent Landrum High School and the community with integrity and character.”

Kennedi Lee has a 3.937 GPA and plans to attend Charleston Southern University to major in Kinesiology or Nursing.

She participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes as a Leadership Team member, Beta Club, Language Club, Flock Spirit Club, FFA, and volleyball.

Kennedi volunteers with Landrum First Baptist Church.

Her teachers say, “Kennedi’s strength and determination and choice to always have a smile on her face, no matter the situation, is what makes her an outstanding student and overall individual. Her talents and willingness to complete any task with excellence will contribute to her success outside of Landrum High School.”

Pam Hilsman, chair of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission said, “Integrity. Influence. Dedication. These are not the words our young people use to describe themselves. These are the words their teachers use. It’s a true testament to this year’s scholarship award recipients that this is the lens we can use to view them.”

Chief Warren Ashmore echoed Hilsman’s thoughts. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, and we’re fortunate as a community to have the caliber of future leaders who will be able to not only guide the future of the Landrum area but wherever they may take their talents as adults.”

Congratulations Jack, Abigail, Kennedi, and the entire Class of 2023.

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District is expected to award more scholarships next year.