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Oglethorpe County Middle School’s five REACH Scholars wait for the signing ceremony to begin. The five students are (from left): Emma Baker, Christian Harris, Mya Jewell, Melody Roberts and Shyanne Spade. They will receive $10,000 in scholarship funds and mentoring resources if they maintain good grades, attendance and behavior throughout high school. (Submitted Photo)
Oglethorpe County Middle School’s five REACH Scholars wait for the signing ceremony to begin. The five students are (from left): Emma Baker, Christian Harris, Mya Jewell, Melody Roberts and Shyanne Spade. They will receive $10,000 in scholarship funds and mentoring resources if they maintain good grades, attendance and behavior throughout high school. (Submitted Photo)
Eighth-grader Melody Roberts felt relief when she received the REACH Scholarship.
“(It) kind of feels like a weight is off my back, because although my parents could financially support me,…