CONTRIBUTED BY BETTY REESE
LEE COUNTY —
Each year, PACE (People of Action for Community Enrichment) awards two scholarships in the amount of $500 each to two deserving seniors who display financial need, leadership, high academic achievement and outstanding community service.
The 2022 PACE Scholarship recipients are Orah Preston (Opelika High School) and Alissa Willett (Opelika High School).
PACE also provides an annual $1,000 George D. Echols Community Service Scholarship in memory of George D. Echols, former PACE president and community activist.
This scholarship is given to a student who has made a positive impact in their schools or communities by demonstrating exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship through service in the community as a volunteer.
The 2022 George D. Echols Community Service Scholarship recipient is Leslie Seranno-Bello (Auburn High School).
Information about both scholarships and about PACE is available on the website – www.paceleecounty.com. Rev. Clifford Jones is the current president of PACE.