Here are the scholarship winners from Lee Day. From left, Cameron Smart, Elijah Joyce, Jacob Browning, Emily Schaffer, Garrett Potts, Savannah Martin, Israel Molina, and Christina Buchanan.
Lee University hosted Lee Day, the university’s annual preview weekend for prospective students and their families. To conclude the Lee Day festivities, the university hosted a worship rally where eight students received scholarships.
Cameron Smart from Weaverville, N.C. received a $5,000 scholarship. Savannah Martin from Charlotte, N.C. received a meal plan for 21 meals per week.
Jacob Browning from Thompson’s Station, Tn.; Elijah Joyce from Swan’s Island, Me.; Garrett Potts from Dora, Al.; and Emily Schaffer from Independence, Ky., each received a $3,000 scholarship.
Transfer students Christina Buchanan of Taylor, S.C., and Israel Molina of Miami, Fl., also received $3,000 scholarships.
For the first time, Lee also hosted a reception for local high school students on Thursday evening, where eight students each received a $1,000 scholarship. The recipients include Mikayla Beasley, Matthew Black, Alexis Griffey, Mandy Houghton, Samuel Hunter, Samuel Luke Mercer, Broderick Philips, and Fathe Spiers.