Crystal Chimes Chorus awards two scholarships

The Crystal Chimes Chorus recently presented two $1,000 scholarships to local graduating seniors.

Jonathan Edwards, a graduate of Fountain Lake Charter High School, received an award presented by Becky Winham, Chimes’ scholarship chairman, at the school’s annual scholarship and awards banquet.

Edwards will attend Henderson State University in the fall, majoring in Music Education, Music Theory and Composition. In a news release, he said his goal is to become a music educator, adding “My love of life has been music ever since I could remember.”

Winham, also presented a scholarship to Chase Crawford, a graduate of Jessieville High School.

Crawford plans to attend the University of Arkansas in the fall and major in music. He said that his goal is “to entertain people like some of my favorite performers do for a living,” adding that it has been his dream from a young age.

Submitted photo SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED: Chase Crawford, left, a graduate of Jessieville High School, receives a scholarship from Becky Winham, Crystal Chimes Chorus scholarship chairwoman. Crawford plans to attend the University of Arkansas in the fall and major in music.

Submitted photo AWARD RECIPIENT: Jonathan Edwards, left, a graduate of Fountain Lake Charter High School, receives an award presented by Becky Winham, Crystal Chimes Chorus scholarship chairwoman. Edwards plans to attend Henderson State University in the fall.