Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

On behalf of the Scholarship Committee of the Reunion of the Ages (Lethia Yeary chairperson), we want to extend our gratitude and appreciation to all of those who have pledged or contributed with monetary donations to the Scholarship Fund.


Since 2003, we proudly continue our educational legacy through the five scholarship programs. Within 17 years Reunion of the Ages has awarded $61,650.00 to 134 recipients. Additional Award categories include Youth Leadership, WSCC, Oversees Basketball Camp, Project Grad, Relay for Life, Student Ambassador Program and the Sports Tech Basketball Camp. Donations to the Scholarship Fund can be sent to Reunion of the Ages, P.O. Box 1751, Morristown, TN 37816-1751.

James A. Nichols

The James A. Nichols Scholarship Fund has been awarded annually since 2003. It was named in honor of Mr. Nichols, a Black Educator in the Lakeway area for many years. He was very instrumental in motivating and encouraging many students in the importance of obtaining an education.

 

William “Sam” Braziel

The ROTA Scholarship honoring William "Sam" Braziel Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 by Mary Sue Davis and Tyrone Braziel honoring their brother. This scholarship was to be awarded to a student majoring in the field of athletics or education. A positive role model to the people of Morristown, Sam dedicated his life to loving and helping others.

 


 Melissa McCray-Dukes

The Melissa McCray-Dukes Scholarship Fund was established in 2019. She played for the University of Tennessee Lady Vols under the coaching of Pat Head-Summit. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. Despite numerous honors and accolades, she is notable for courageous battle against breast cancer.


Francis “Mae West” Pressley

The Francis "Mae West" Pressley Scholarship was entrusted to the Reunion of the Ages in 2016 honoring a devoted supporter of the organization. The scholarship was established in loving memory by her devoted husband, William "Duck" Pressley and best friend, Cassandra "Sunshine" Davis. Mrs. Pressley went to Morristown College, where she attained her Associates of Arts Degree as well as being named Valedictorian of the Class of 1978 and to Who's Who in American Junior Colleges.


Alma H. Davis

The Alma Hitchcock Davis Endowment Fund was established in 2019. She was a devoted business-woman and community member, serving on numerous committees and organizations throughout the state. Alma was a class act who forever will be remembered for her contributions toward helping people.


Richard W. Turley

The Richard W. Turley Scholarship Fund was established in 2019 by his wife, Deloris Turley. In 1971, Mr. Turley was awarded the Wes Montgomery (famous Jazz musician) Scholarship. This scholarship enabled him to receive his Bachelor of Science in 1975 from the University of Indianapolis. Mr. Turley continued his education, received his Masters degree in 1987, and his CPA in Corporate Finances. Mr. Turley valued his scholarship and shared with youth that “receiving this scholarship provided him with a good start in life.”

Scholarship Details

The Reunion of the Ages Scholarships are awarded annually. The amount of the James A. Nichols Scholarship is determined by the Reunion of the Ages  Executive Board based on funds available and all others are according to the wishes of the donors. To be considered for a scholarship, the following is required of each applicant:

 

  • A completed application form must be returned to the organization on or before the application deadline. Applications that are incomplete and received after the application deadline will not be considered.
  • Applicant must have a GPA (grade point average) of a “B” (85-92) or above.
  • Applicant must be a high school senior.
  • Applicant must provide with this application a copy of high school transcript and  diploma or a copy of high school transcript and GED, along with proof of acceptance to a university, college, or trade school.
  • Applicant must provide information on community involvement.
  • An essay (typed or printed) on why applicant is requesting financial assistance in  pursuit of their educational goals must be included with the application.
  • Applicant must be present in order to receive this scholarship or send a family  representative on your behalf.
  • Please do not send outdated applications.

 

2024 Scholarship Applications are now available. Deadline is June 15, 2024.

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Completed application and supporting documents must be returned before the application deadline (the application deadline) to:


Reunion of the Ages

Attn: Lethia Yeary/Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 1751

Morristown, TN 37816-1751


For more information, applicants can contact Lethia Yeary at 423-327-3350 or at the address above if there is a conflict of deadlines with your school’s official graduation date.


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Reunion of the Ages Scholarship Recipients Announced

By Drew C. Robinson • 16 Aug, 2021
Reunion of the Ages has announced its annual scholarship winners. Reunion of the Ages is a non-profit organization established in 2002 and serves as a voice for the legacy, history and pride of Morristown College. It also serves to preserve, honor and celebrate the history and impact of former black educational institutions in Hamblen County in view of the present and future need of the community. Each year scholarships are awarded to graduating high school students based on availability and academic achievement. Students must maintain a high grade point average, be involved in their community and write an essay on why they are applying for the scholarship and their educational goals. Over the course of 18 years the organization has awarded $65,150 to 140 students. The following awards have been awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year: Kailey N. Hoffner, Jefferson County, attending Carson Newman University, nursing, awarded the Francis Pressley Scholarship, $1,000. Kellen Harrison-Lee, Henderson, NV, Eastern Nazarene College, criminal justice, James A. Nichols Scholarship, $500. Isaiah Sherles, Jacksonville, FL, University of Central Florida GPA, computer engineering, Samuel Braziel Scholarship, $500. Daeshawn Harris, Morristown East, Walters State Community College, business, James A. Nichols Scholarship, $500. Kelly Fluker, Morristown West, Tennessee Technological University, computer engineering, Melissa Dukes Scholarship, $500. Noah Lovell, Morristown West, Middle Tennessee State University, journalism, James A. Nichols scholarship, $500.

Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration

By Jeremy Weaver • 01 May, 2021
Plans are well underway for the Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Cherokee Park on Saturday, June 19, 2021. This festival-event will be open all day and will involve all kinds of activities and presentations to inspire, motivate, educate and entertain event goers. Juneteenth recognizes that although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln went into effect on January 1. 1863, the news did not travel fast and there were states that did not accept this news readily. The people of Texas did not actually receive the news that those who had been enslaved in that state were now free until June 19, 1865. Texas was the last state to comply and so "Juneteenth" has been celebrated in that state and others since that day. What began as a localized celebration has been adopted by many states as an illustration of Dr. King's often quoted statement that "none of us are free until we all are free." Booths are available at no charge for marketing purposes. Please contact Keisha Monroe at keishajmonroe@gmail.com for more information. Donations are welcomed. Our 2021 Scholarship Recipients will be recognized at this event.

2020 Scholarship Recipients

By Jeremy Weaver • 30 Apr, 2021
TONI YVETTE THOMPSON OXY Occidental College Francis Pressley Scholarship JORDYN NECHELLE YEARY East Tennessee State University William “Sam” Braziel Scholarship ASTRID VANESSA RIVERA Walters State Community College James A. Nichols Scholarship HASLAN LACHELLE WOLF University of Tennessee, Knoxville Melissa McCray-Dukes Scholarship LYRIC MARIE KNIGHT Tennessee Tech University James A. Nichols Scholarship JAYSON ALEXANDER LUTTRELL East Tennessee State University James A. Nichols Scholarship

The Morristown College ALMA HITCHCOCK DAVIS Scholarship Endowment Fund Needs You!

By Jeremy Weaver • 04 Mar, 2021
The Morristown College Board has voted to set up a fund, co-sponsored by those family and friends who knew Alma Hitchcock Davis, to assist students from the Morristown College family or friends or anyone who is a supporter of Morristown College’s family or friends. PLEASE make a donation of $100 now and bring an additional $100 to or mail $100 BEFORE the next Reunion of the Ages. THANK YOU!!! Rosemary Gray’s iPhone C: 337 499-4272 Morristown College Class of 1966 “Start Giving Today” Reunion of the Ages Attn: Alma Hitchcock Davis Scholarship Endowment Fund ( and put this on your check ALSO) P.O. Box 1751 Morristown, Tennessee 37816-1751 P.S. Please send this email to friends and family of Morristown College and to anyone’s name that I left off and/or to any churches in your area where there may be people who knew Alma and may still want to give to her scholarship endowment fund. We need 22 more people to give $200 dollars each to reach our goal of $10,000 OR 44 more people to give $100 each to reach our goal!!! THANK YOU !!!

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