2025

Lindsay Flanary graduated from Central High School with Honors and with an Associates Degree with Honors from Mountain Empire Community College. She has been an active member of many clubs, including the Bible club where she has been the president for two years and the swim team where she was the captain for two years. She is active in the community and her church through NHS and children church programs. She plans to attend UVA-Wise to major in early childhood education and become an elementary school teacher and then continue her education at UVA-Wise with a graduate degree in education.

Ariana Urnick graduated from Eastside High School. She will be attending UVA Wise after graduation to pursue a BSN in nursing. She is active in her church and community. At age six, she was diagnosed with type one diabetes and has discovered that God gave her this mountain to climb so that she can teach other people with medical concerns how to push forward and climb theirs. She plans to pursue a career in the medical field upon graduation.

2024

Emmaleigh Banks will be graduating from Eastside High School and attending The University of Virginia’s College at Wise in the Fall of 2024. Emmaleigh has been a successful student athlete and plans to major in nursing and play softball. She is active with her family, church, and community and looks forward to what college has to offer.

Taylor Clay will be graduating from Eastside High School and attending the University of Virginia’s College at Wise in the fall of 2024. Taylor has been a successful student athlete and will be playing softball while pursuing a degree in teaching or physical therapy. Taylor is active in her church, family, and community and looks forward to college.

2023

Emilee Mullins is a 2023 graduate from Central High School. She is attending The University of Virginia’s College at Wise in the fall to obtain degrees in exercise science and business administration. She aspires to become a physical therapist after college. She would like to thank the Nick England Scholarship Foundation and the England Family for helping her on her education journey and inspiring her and so many others to love deeper daily.

Grace Campbell is a graduating senior of the class of 2023 at Central High school. She plans to attend UVA-Wise in the fall semester of 2023. She also plans to receive a Masters degree in Business-Finance and eventually work within the financial field. Grace is a very active member of her church as well as community in which she volunteers much of her time.

Emile Schenk will be graduating from Union High School as the 2023 valedictorian. I will be attending UVa-Wise in the fall to major in English and minor in secondary education. I hope to one day become a guidance counselor. I am very involved in my church. Singing on the praise team and teaching children’s church are my favorite things to do every week.

2022

Logan Mullins is a 2022 graduate of Central High School and will be attending the University of Virginia’s College at Wise with an intent to major in Education and plans to become an educator and coach. Logan was a 2nd team all-state football player in high school and will continue his football career at UVA-Wise this fall. Logan has been a devoted member of his church where he is dedicated to his faith, family, and community.

Bayleigh Allison is a 2022 graduate of Central High School and will be attending the University of Virginia’s College at Wise with an intent to major in Mathematics and plans to become an educator and coach. Bayleigh was a state champion athlete at Central High School and will continue her athletic career as a member of the UVA-Wise Softball team. Bayleigh is a devoted member of her church where she has volunteered her time in several areas of ministry and community programs.

2021

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Olivia Baker is a 2021 graduate from Lee High School and will be attending the University of Virginia’s College at Wise with an intent to major in Biology. Olivia was a standout golfer in high school and will continue her golf career as a member of the UVA Wise Women’s Golf Team. Olivia has always strived to be a focused individual, setting goals for herself both as a student and as an athlete. She is an honor student, distinguished golfer and a young lady who is devoted to her faith, family, and community.

Andrew Sutherland is a 2021 graduate from Eastside High School where he is a member of the varsity basketball and football teams as well as numerous clubs. Andrew enjoys volunteering in his community and serving in the children’s ministry at his church. He will be continuing his education at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise majoring in exercise science. He plans to become a physical therapist where he can continue his purpose of helping others succeed in life.

2020

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The 2020 Nick England Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Lance Collie of Wise. Lance received the Wise Kiwanis Club 2019 Citizenship Award and the A. Linwood Holton Governor’s School Certificate of Honor. Lance is graduating from Central High School in May and will be attending The University of Virginia’s College at Wise this Fall. Lance is heavily involved in his church and leads a life of service through his involvement in many clubs and organizations including the National Honor Society, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta, 4-H of SWVA and the community Brown Bag lunch program. Congratulations.

2019

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The 2019 Nick England Memorial Scholarship goes to Wes Slagle. Wes is a state golf champion and has been a standout in everything he’s pursued. He will be graduating from Union High School this month and attending the University of Virginia at Wise this fall where he will be playing golf. More importantly, Wes is devoted to his faith, family and has been a strong leader at his school, church and in the community.

2018

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The 2018 Nick England Memorial Scholarship goes to Ms. Jayme Salyers of Eastside High School. Jayme is the 2018 Salutatorian at Eastside and plans to attend the University of Virginia at Wise this fall. Jayme is deeply involved in her local church, Operation Christmas Child and is a founding member of the Fellowship of Christian Students at Eastside. Congratulations Jayme!

2017

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The 2017 Nick England Scholarship recipient is Sydney Bates! Sydney has a heart for the Lord, missions, community service, family and is an academic standout. She is a graduate of Central High School this Friday and will be attending the University of Virginia at Wise this fall.