The Chestnut Family Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Henry M. Chestnut Scholarship in honor of Mr. Pears at Bay High School. This year, the scholarship was awarded to 20 students who will each receive $2,000 to be used towards their college expenses.
Paige Katherine, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Psychology
Faith Miller, Florida A&M University, plans to major in Cardiopulmonary Science
Reagan Harrison, Troy University, plans to major in Communication Disorders and become a Speech Language Pathologist
Harmony Smith, University of West Florida, plans to major in Business
Kahlan Gant, Florida A&M University, plans to major in Mechanical Engineering
Keyarra Hamilton, University of West Florida, plans to major in Psychology
Lauren Ponds, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Graphic Design
Jayden Calloway, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Business (Not pictured above)
Jaykwon Conerly, Gulf Coast State College, undecided
Nick De La Cruz, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Accounting/Finance
Gabriella Gonzalez, Pennsylvania State University, plans to major in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Jordan Destifino, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Social Work
Jeremy Cayden Sapp, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Cybersecurity
Rickenna McLennon, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Health Sciences
Allie Villegas, University of Florida, plans to major in Pre-Med
McKenzie Verhines, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Sonography
Maria Bacak, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Psychology or Social Work
Jayshawn Conerly, plans to attend Birmingham Southern, to play football and major in Sports Management
Jazmira Guzman, plans to attend Nova Southeastern University to major in Sports Management and Public Relations
Marisha Baker, Florida A&M University, plans to major in pre-law and become a criminal defense attorney
We wish these students the best of luck as they continue their education in college!
You can find more information on the previous scholarship recipients here: 2020, 2021 and 2022.