Armuchee High School Graduates Receive T.G. Harris Scholarships, Totaling $47,800

Destiny Castro and Isaac Agan have been awarded the T.G. Harris Scholarship. The scholarships were awarded on the basis of high school academic achievement, personal character, likelihood of collegiate success, financial need, and potential long-term individual contribution to the welfare of North Georgia communities. The T.G. Harris Scholarship will assist Destiny and Isaac with room and board expenses that are not covered by other scholarship awards or grants.

Thomas G. Harris was a dedicated educator, coach and mentor at Armuchee High School whose disciplined commitment to excellence inspired students for over forty-one years. The Thomas G. Harris Scholarship Program was created in 2007 to honor him and continue his impact on Armuchee students into the future.

Since inception, the T.G. Harris Scholarship Program has awarded scholarships to 51 students totaling $1.3 million.

Destiny Castro plans to attend Berry College to pursue a degree in Engineering and Spanish this fall. She hopes to be able to use her skills and interests in math in her career choice. “I love anything that has to do with problem-solving. I like how logical the reasoning behind math is and how you need to be creative and flexible in your thinking which ironically contradict and complement each other,” said Destiny. With the T.G. Harris Scholarship, she is looking forward to living on campus, which will give her the opportunity to be a part of the WinShape College Program.

Isaac Agan will be attending Kennesaw State University to study civil engineering in the fall. Reflecting upon the scholarship opportunity, he said, “I have always had a love for engineering and hope to be able to create and build things for everyone’s enjoyment The T.G. Harris scholarship will give Isaac the opportunity to live on campus and focus on his chosen career path.

Both recipients received their awards at Senior Awards Night this past May surrounded by their Armuchee High School teachers, whose engagement and influence played an instrumental part in their educational success.