Haywood Regional Medical Center Awards $4,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
October 18, 2021
Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) presented four scholarships to students at the County Clash football game Friday, October 15. The scholarships of $1,000 each are presented to students with the top GPAs in band and football at Pisgah and Tuscola High Schools. The hospital is proud to contribute to the educational futures of students in our region.
This fall’s scholarship recipients are:
- Pisgah High School – Band Scholarship: John-Paul Pless
Pless plays the trumpet in the marching band and enjoys many additional extracurriculars – including working on his Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts – and serving as a volunteer firefighter. After graduating, John-Paul plans to attend Western Carolina University or Fayetteville State University with a concentration in emergency services curriculum. - Tuscola High School – Band Scholarship: Jonah Ottie
In addition to seven years playing baritone, Ottie also participates in swimming and tennis. He is hoping to go to NC State for Mechanical Engineering. - Pisgah High School – Football Scholarship: Gabe Nussman
Nussman has been a starter linebacker on varsity football for two years. Gabe plans to attend Western Carolina University or Carson Newman University. - Tuscola High School – Football Scholarship: Truongan “Ham” Nguyen
In addition to playing football as wide receiver, Nguyen also participates in wrestling. He’s still deciding his college choice but would like to major in biology.
HRMC congratulates all of this year’s scholarship winners!