Scholarship Winners
Congratulations!!!!
The Class of 1985 has awarded over $11,000.00 in scholarship money the past eleven years. Please give yourselves a pat on the back for making this vision a reality. Your continued support in keeping this award alive is greatly appreciated.
We are now accepting your tax-deductable contributions to The East Burke Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship Fund. If you would like to make a donation through this website, you can do so by clicking on the Scholarship link. Simply scroll down to the bottom of the page and make your donation selection. You can make your donation by check card or credit card through our secure server when you check out. Any money received over the $1000.00 scholarship amount will be held in our class checking account to go towards future scholarship recipients.
Thanks again for supporting the memorial scholarship.
***Scholarship Requirements***
Applicants must be pursuing a post-secondary education. In addition, they must have a cumulative minimum 3.5 weighted grade point average, display consistent outstanding character, demonstrate a high level of serving others through community service and volunteerism, and have financial need. Application requirements include the completed application, an original essay, and a transcript.
The Scholarship Selection Committee decided on $1000.00 as the amount for the EBHS Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship fund. Any amount raised yearly over that amount will be kept in the class website scholarship fund and rolled over for future award recipients.
2020 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Kendall Buff. Kendall will be attending Appalachian State University in the fall of 2020.
2019 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Jada Houser who was awarded the East Burke Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship. Jada plans to attend Western Piedmont Community College.
2018 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Gracie Aldridge who was awarded the East Burke Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship. Gracie received the scholarship at the Senior Awards banquet on May 25, 2018. Gracie plans to attend Gardner-Webb University.
2017 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Zoey Ralston who was awarded the East Burke Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship. Zoey received the scholarship at the Senior Awards banquet on May 26, 2017. Zoey plans to attend the University of North Carolina - Wilmington.
2016 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Kalie Nicole Chambers, the 2016 recipient of the East Burke Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship. Kalie it the daughter of Ms. Kelly Keener.
Kalie will be attending Warren Willson College in Swannanoa to major in sociology.
2015 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Jacob Andrew Leonhardt, the 2015 recipient of the East Burke Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship. In the fall, Jacob will begin his college education at Lenoir Rhyne University, where he will major in Graphic Arts.
A message to the class from Jacob's mom, Kelly: Please share our gratitude with your classmates. It is such an honor and privilege that they chose Jacob for this award.
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2014 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Rosalina Sanchez , recipient of the 5th annual $1,000 East Burke Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship. Rosalina will be attending ASU in Boone, NC the fall 2014.
2013 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Courtney Cheyenne Detter , recipient of the 4th annual $1,000 East Burke Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship. Courtney will be attending WPCC in the fall 2013.
2012 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Layla Tallent, recipient of the 3rd annual $1,000 East Burke Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship. Layla will be attending CVCC in the fall 2012.
2011 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Hal Hudson, recipient of the 2nd annual $1,000 East Burke Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship.. Hal will be attending NC State University in the fall of 2011.
2010 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Brandon Ryan Phillips recipient of the 1st annual $1,000 East Burke Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship. Brandon currently attends Western Carolina University, and majors in Music Education.