Leadership Calhoun-Gordon County visits City Council P.U.L.L. Movement awards 2024 scholarships
For the third year, three students have received a cash scholarship from a local nonprofit for their college expenses.
The P.U.L.L, Movement, is a registered 501(c) (3) that started in North Georgia, with the focus of changing the way America views the concept of race. Each scholarship applicant submitted a 500 word essay on the topic of race — this year, those essays addressed the intersection of gender and race.
“As we seek to examine how the classification of humans based on phenotype is used in our society, thinking outside of the structured paradigms is necessary to invoke meaningful change,” said founder Adrian Lyles in a release. “Many things will change, our motto remains the same: there are many colors, cultures, heritages, and nationalities, yet still one human race.”
One student from each high school was chosen to receive the scholarship, which consists of $2,000 and four counseling sessions to help promote their personal passions. Those students are Owen Lowrance of Gordon Central High School, Shealin Bailey of Sonoraville High School, and Kevyn Jones of Calhoun High School.
Lowrance is a member of the track team, the National Honor Society, and has a 3.7 GPA. He plans to pursue a career in the field of finance.
Bailey of is a member of the Beta club, and has a 3.8 GPA. Bailey plans to pursue a career in the field of physical therapy.
Jones is the president of her school’s HOSA-Future Health Professionals chapter. She’s also a member of Key Club, serves as an FCA leader, plays varsity volleyball, interns at Advent Health Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. She has a 3.8 GPA. Currently, Jones is a website creator and runs an Esty shop, but plans to pursue a career in surgical orthopedic oncology.
For more information on the P.U.L.L. Movement, visit letuspull.com.