A year ago, the Doddridge County Family Resource Network announced our intent to establish a 2022 Doddridge County High School Graduate Scholarship Fund. In collaboration with the Holistic Child Department at Doddridge County Schools, this scholarship is intended for a student needing extra support and encouragement to pursue post-secondary training and/or education. We are proud to announce that we have successfully established the Rise Above Scholarship. This scholarship has been supported with generous financial contributions from Doddridge County community members. As a community, we encourage graduates to pursue opportunities to help build futures.
This year’s recipient will be receiving a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to aid with tuition and expenses as he pursues a degree in music education at Glenville State University.
Mr. James Johnson
James, despite a difficult set of life circumstances has proven to be someone who can RISE ABOVE what life has dealt him. He has shown grit and determination to have faithful attendance and complete the Law and Public Safety course at United Technical Center. James has hopes and dreams of being a high school music teacher. He plays the trumpet, trombone, guitar and has performed in show choir. He has been in the band for eight years and has always had a genuine love for music.
James was also the recipient of the 2022 Kim Moore Award as an outstanding senior musician. This award was voted on by his peers and is an example of his dedication to music and band. He treats others with kindness and compassion and hopes to instill a love of music to future generations of students.