Mrs. Betty Powell (L) and Community Foundation trustee Karlys Kline (R) congratulate Paul “Drew” Nichols for being the first recipient of The Lawrence M. and Betty Agatha Powell Scholarship.

TJ High Graduate Awarded First Lawrence M. and Betty Agatha Powell Scholarship

July 19, 2007: The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the first Lawrence M. and Betty Agatha Powell Scholarship has been awarded to 2007 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate Paul “Drew” Nichols.

An outstanding student, Drew will attend Lynchburg College in Virginia to study International Relations and Business. During high school, Drew was an Eagle Scout, which enabled him to participate in many volunteer activities throughout the community. He was also a member of the National Honor Society, and participated on TJ’s varsity soccer, track and basketball teams.

The Lawrence M. and Betty Agatha Powell Scholarship Fund was created by Betty Powell as a tribute to her late husband’s memory and as a testament to her sons who graduated from Governor Thomas Johnson High School. The Fund provides scholarships to Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduates who demonstrate leadership and citizenship, attain academic success, participate in a varsity sport during their senior year, contribute to their community, and show financial need.

Drew says he is thankful to be able to represent the Community Foundation’s Lawrence M. and Betty Agatha Powell Scholarship. “It is an honor to receive this scholarship, especially since this is the first one. Because of this, I will be able to pursue my education at Lynchburg College.”

Mrs. Powell said the Scholarship Selection Committee had a hard decision to make in finding the recipient of The Lawrence M. and Betty Agatha Powell Scholarship because there were many students with excellent credentials. “However, Drew had an overwhelming amount of exceptional qualities. His outstanding grades, athletic accomplishments, leadership qualities, and participation in the community made him the perfect candidate for this scholarship award.”

Since 1986, generous citizens have turned to the Community Foundation to establish charitable funds that award deserving students with scholarships and nonprofit organizations with grants to fill the many needs of the Frederick County community. To donate to The Lawrence M. and Betty Agatha Powell Scholarship Fund, click here, or call 301.695.7660.