AAHC recognizes 5 scholarship recipients

Published May 27, 2010
By Stephen Hoffmann
Keesler News staff

KEESLER AFB, MS -- The African-American Heritage Committee awarded five scholarships at a luncheon at the Katrina Kantina May 20.

The AAHC sponsored a bowling tournament, soul food sampling and a golf tournament to raise funds for the scholarships.

Craig Shannon, who is graduating from Biloxi High School, received a $1,000 scholarship. He'll attend the University of South Alabama and major in criminal justice. His mother is Madonna Shannon, who retired from the 81st Medical Support Squadron.
Chantel Gadson, another graduate from Biloxi High School, received a $750 scholarship. She'll also be attending the University of South Alabama and major in pre-physical therapy. Her mother is Darlene Cook.

Levi DeLuke, who is graduating from Vancleave High School, received a $500 scholarship. He'll attend Yale University and major in mechanical engineering and applied physics. His parents are Jeff and Sheila DeLuke. Mr. DeLuke is a retired master sergeant who works in the 81st Training Support Squadron.

Jessica Stovall, another graduate from Biloxi High School, received a $500 scholarship. She will be attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and major in nursing. Her parents are Marvin and Daphney Dickey.

Courtney Gray, also a graduate of Biloxi High School, received a $500 scholarship. She will be attending the University of Alabama and major in pre-physical therapy. Her parents are Rodney Gray, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Kimberly Gray, 81st MDSS.