PNH Department of Volunteers Awards Scholarships to Local Students
From Piedmont Newnan Hospital Press Release
The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Department of Volunteers recently awarded $10,000 in scholarships to students who are children or dependents of full-time and part-time Piedmont Newnan Hospital employees, or who are part of our junior volunteer program.
“It is an honor to be able to assist the children and dependents of our hospital employees, and one of our junior volunteers, with their education costs,” said Jeannie Johns, Piedmont Newnan volunteer coordinator and a member of the scholarship selection committee. “We receive numerous applications each year and it is a joy to read about the goals these young adults have and ways they will impact our communities in the future.”
The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Department of Volunteers Scholarship is funded by proceeds from the Poplar Shop gift shop and sales from events throughout the year and awarded to students pursing post high school education.
This year, five recipients were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship. The winners included:
• Lily Fox – Lily is an outstanding student in Piedmont Newnan’s Junior Volunteer program, who is graduating from East Coweta High School, and plans to attend the University of North Georgia. She is pursuing a degree as a pediatric nurse practitioner.
• William “Jackson” Grote – Jackson is the son of Christy Grote, a charge nurse in the Outpatient Surgery Center. He attends Georgia Institute of Technology and is pursuing a degree to become a doctor.
• Eva “Luci” Guthrie – Lucie is the daughter of Ronda Guthrie, manager of Imaging Services. She is graduating from East Coweta High School and plans to attend Middle Georgia State University in the fall. She is pursuing a career in aviation.
• Christopher Clarke – Christopher is the son of Felicia Clarke, seventh floor med/surg charge nurse. He is graduating from Starrs Mill High School and plans to attend Georgia College & State University. He is pursuing a degree in computer science.
• Jackson Williams – Jackson is the son of Tim Williams, IS. He attends Georgia Institute of Technology and is pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering.
“Congratulations to all of our scholarship winners,” said Johns. “We wish you much success in your future education and hope this scholarship makes a positive difference in your lives.”
For more information about volunteering at Piedmont Newnan, visit piedmont.org/volunteers.
