Congratulations to our 2025 Kendrick Paul Simmons, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Winner!!

Annette Paul, a graduating senior from White County High School (WCHS) is this years recipient of the Kendrick Paul Simmons, Sr. Memorial Scholarship. She will attend the Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall majoring in Political Science.

During her time in high school, Annette participated in many clubs and activities including the UGA summer engineering program, the National Honor Society and FBLA. In addition she also founded a coding club at WCHS and conducted coding workshops.

Annette plans to pursue a career in cybersecurity and business management upon completing her degree.

We wish her all the best as she strives to make the world a better place to live and work.

"The drive to serve extends beyond my school and local community. I aim to use my skills in cybersecurity and business management to protect people and organizations from cyber threats, ensuring a safer digital world. Just as I have worked to bridge educational gaps, I hope to use my career to make technology more secure and accessible for all.

Service, to me, is not a single act but a way of life. Whether through education, mentorship, or everyday kindness, I am committed to making a positive impact. This scholarship would enable me to continue my journey of service by providing the education and resources necessary to turn my aspirations into reality."

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