A recent graduate of Lenoir City High School, Emma is planning to attend Appalachian State in the fall to pursue a degree in Digital Journalism and Recreation Management. Emma applied for the scholarship in memory of her father, Duane Cubberly, whom she lost last fall.

A student at Tennessee Technological University, Kimmy applied for the scholarship in memory of his father, John Mann. Kimmy intends to become a large animal veterinarian.

Emma applied for the scholarship in memory of her grandmother Deb, uncle Brandon, and her friend Emma Fila. Emma is a recent graduate of Clinton High School. She is planning to attend Roane State Community College to pursue nursing.

Zoe applied for the scholarship in memory of her grandmother, Brenda Carter, whom she lost two years ago. She plans to continue her education at Tennessee Technological University this fall to pursue her dream of being a teacher.