The Chestnut Family Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 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.
Tyler Fredeking, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Nursing or Business
Christian Samuel, Haney Technical School, plans to focus on aircrafts
Sakura Ashley, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Nursing
Jarkievia Bowden, University of West Florida, plans to major in Nursing or Psychology
Karen Fernandez, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Psychology and Sonography
Mary Carroll, Savannah College of Art and Design, plans to major in Illustration
Kendyl Harry, Flagler College, plans to major in Elementary Education or Special Education
Kaylee Dupuis, Gulf Coast State College, undecided on major
Kaya Sunseri, University of South Florida, plans to major in Biomedical Sciences
Klayton Keen, University of Central Florida or the University of Florida, plans to major in Music Education
Larkin Johnson, Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School
Katheryne Corral, Nova Southeastern University, plans to major in Marine Biology
Jasmine Pender, Florida A&M University, plans to major in Business Administration
D.J. Cruel, Florida A&M University, plans to major in Theatre Performance and Music Education
Bella Rose Cook, University of West Florida, plans to major in Exercise Science
Ranecya Gathers, Florida Atlantic University, plans to major in Architectural Design
Adriana Cruz Betancourth, Gulf Coast State College, plans to major in Business Management
Elijah Knox-Brennan, University of Central Florida, plans to major in Engineering
Estella McGinity, University of Florida, plans to major in Microbiology
Elizabeth Colwell, University of Notre Dame or University of Florida, plans to major in Architecture
We wish these students the best of luck as they continue their education in college!