Knox County Schools Partners In Educaton present the
Barney Thompson Scholarship winners for 2012
On Monday, May 7, the Knox County Schools presented its annual Partners in Education Barney Thompson Scholarships at the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors office.
The following 13 high school students were awarded $500 scholarships:
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Adam Thomas
Austin-East
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Selena Swentzel Bearden High |
Tia Foxx Cargter High |
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| Aaron Baer Central High |
Joey Mann Farragut High |
Minyu Li Gibbs High |
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| Taylor Mason Halls High |
Austin Sweet Hardin valley |
Elizabeth Crawford
Powell High
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| Amanda Hurt Paul Kelley Academy |
Leah Hodge
South Doyle High
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Hunter Bailey
West High
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| Hannah Ridenhour Fulton High Picture not available |
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About the Scholarship
Each of the winners will receive a $500 scholarship in memory of Mr. Thompson.
Thompson was a teacher and coach at South-Doyle High School, as well as a long-time supporter of the Knox County Schools through his role as treasurer of the Partners in Education Advisory Board.
Thompson was a teacher and coach at South-Doyle High School, as well as a long-time supporter of the Knox County Schools through his role as treasurer of the Partners in Education Advisory Board.
The Barney Thompson Scholarship is funded through the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors, donations from individual Realtors, contributions from private donors and a portion of the proceeds from Dine Out For Education.
