Seven students received scholarships valued at $7,700 as part of the Chamber’s 2023-2024 Junior Executive Youth Leadership Program. These scholarships are awarded to seniors based on a rigorous point-based system, reflecting the recipients’ outstanding participation in the program, academic achievements, dedication to their communities, and leadership abilities.

Ethan Faircloth, son of Lee and Eva Faircloth of Rosinton, is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University.

Addysen Schulze, daughter of Matt and Cindy Schulze of Robertsdale, is majoring in Business at Troy University.

Hayden Harville, son of Scott and Melinda Harville of Robertsdale, is majoring in Biomedical Sciences at Troy University.

Christian Zepeda, son of Juan and Carrie Cortes of Loxley, is majoring in Architecture at Florida Atlantic University.

Olivia Ryan, daughter of Kevin and Jessica Ryan of Loxley, is majoring in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University.

Matalyne Kroll, daughter of Matt and Stephanie Kroll of Robertsdale, is majoring in Forestry/Agriculture at Coastal Alabama Community College.

Morgan Kroll, daughter of Matt and Stephanie Kroll of Robertsdale, is majoring in Criminology at Coastal Alabama Community College.

We are grateful to the Junior Executive Youth Leadership Program sponsors: Alabama Credit Union, Riviera Utilities, Baldwin EMC, and Kerby Custom Renovations.

We are especially grateful to Huey Hoss and Sherri Mack for their generous donation of the Huey Mack Sr. Memorial Scholarship, to Hamm Enterprises, Ltd. for their invaluable contribution of the Cynthia Ann Hamm Memorial Scholarship. We are also thankful to Lee and Eva Faircloth of the TeamLogic IT and Front Porch Network for their generous scholarship donation and to Donna Givens for her kind donation of the State District 64 Representative Donna Givens Scholarship. Your support has made a significant difference in the lives of these young scholars.