2025 GCS Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Fifty-three deserving high school seniors were recognized at the 28th annual Greenville County Schools (GCS) Foundation Scholarship event held at Southside High. Each senior received a $1,500 scholarship for a total of $79,500. Forty-five golf scholarships were awarded following the Foundation’s annual golf tournament in the Fall of 2024. Additionally, eight of the scholarships awarded were the newly created GCS Foundation Future Teacher Scholarships.
The GCS Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to support students by providing educational scholarships, to encourage students to join the teaching profession, and to support our teaching and non-teaching staff by providing funding for advanced degrees, additional certifications, and professional development.
“I’m proud to join you, your families, principals and counselors in celebrating your impressive work,” said GCS Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster. “You are the leaders of tomorrow, and your hard work and dedication have earned this recognition. Congratulations to you and your families!”
More than $780,000 has been raised for scholarships since the first tournament was held in 1997. In addition to their scholarships, students received a personalized gift from The Waters Group.
“The selected students display a strong sense of character and natural leadership,” said Elizabeth House, GCS Director of School Counseling Services. “Each of them represent Greenville County Schools and their school communities well.”
Rachel Turner, Future Teacher Academy Specialist for Greenville County Schools, announced the eight students selected for the GCS Foundation’s Future Teacher Scholarship.
“The Future Teacher Academy is a new program in Greenville County Schools that provides three years of teacher preparation courses for students interested in becoming educators,” Turner said. “Thanks to the support of school district administration, Dr. Royster and the Board of Trustees, we are so excited to officially launch the Future Teacher Academy this year offering various levels of the program in all fifteen high schools.”
The Future Teacher Academy will graduate 82 seniors with distinction who have declared education as their college major with the intention of teaching.
To honor and remember a teacher in your life, contributions can be made to the GCS Foundation for Future Teacher Scholarships.
Sponsorship and player opportunities are available for the annual Foundation Scholarship Golf Tournament.
All contributions to the Foundation are for the benefit of students and are tax-deductible. The Board of Directors consists of business, community and school district leaders who recognize the vital importance of excellent public schools to the success and quality of life of the greater Greenville County community.
Golf Scholarship Recipients
Sarah Bayne | Berea High | Clemson University, Nursing
Noelle Bishop | Berea High | Berea College, Psychology
Carrie Wies | Berea High | Greenville Technical College, Elementary Education
Gabriel King | Blue Ridge High | Clemson University, Mechanical Engineering
Flint Lowder | Blue Ridge High | Clemson University, Animal and Veterinary Science
Catherine Rafferty | Blue Ridge High | Clemson University, Mathematics
Hanna Deeb | Carolina High and Academy | Mechanical Engineering
Andrea Gonzalez Martinez | Carolina High and Academy | Clemson University, Public Health
Joselyn Martinez Cruz | Carolina High and Academy | Clemson University, Computer Science
Mary Neil Blanchard | Eastside High | University of South Carolina, International business
George Maholtz | Eastside High | Lander University, Exercise Science
Madison Thomas | Eastside High | Lander University, Elementary Education
Campbell Ballard | Fountain Inn High | Clemson University, Business
Kathryn-Karrielle Fowler | Fountain Inn High | Converse University, History
Willem Nordhus | Fountain Inn High | University of South Carolina, Computer Science
Erin Helsel | Greenville Sr. High Academy | Political Science
Sam Metzger | Greenville Sr. High Academy | International Business, Operations, or Management
Margaret Rowan | Greenville Sr. High Academy
Emily Major | Greer High | University of South Carolina Honors College, Psychology
Bruce Phillips | Greer High | The Citadel, Business Administration
Jackson Yount | Greer High | Clemson University, Business
Meghan Huebner | Hillcrest High | University of South Carolina, Biological Sciences
Savanna Mansel | Hillcrest High | Hampton University, Business Marketing
Peyton Sparks | Hillcrest High | Clemson University, Architecture
Nicholas Cabrera | J.L. Mann High Academy | The University of Alabama, Microbiology
Carter Middleton | J.L. Mann High Academy | Clemson University, Civil Engineering
Grant Payne | J.L. Mann High Academy | Virginia Tech, Electrical Engineering
Evan Lawton | Mauldin High | Political Science
Meredith Norris | Mauldin High | Clemson University, Biomedical Engineering
Srinidhi Thammana | Mauldin High | Boston University, Biomedical Engineering
Emma Black | Riverside High | Clemson University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
August Carroll | Riverside High | University of South Carolina, Nursing
Cooper Noble | Riverside High | North Greenville University, Business
Antjuan Harling | Southside High | Clemson University , Mechanical Engineering
Bryan Hernandez Miraselvas | Southside High | Clemson University, Mechanical Engineering
Trinity Waters | Southside High | Limestone University, Criminal Justice - Forensics Bachelor of Science
Lucas Bowers | Travelers Rest High | University of South Carolina, Music Education/Vocal Performance
Michael Hawkins | Travelers Rest High | University of South Carolina, Pre-pharmacy
Ashlyn Kern | Travelers Rest High | Western Carolina University, Nursing
Mary Frances Miller | Wade Hampton High | Emory University, Economics /Film and Media Studies
Khori Peterson | Wade Hampton High | Computer Science/Cybersecurity
Sofia Van De Voorde | Wade Hampton High | North Western University, Political Science & Global Studies
Derek Hoeung | Woodmont High | Appalachian State University, Theatre Education
Laila Landrum | Woodmont High | USC Upstate, Psychology
Madelyn Warrington | Woodmont High | North Greenville University, Business management
Future Teacher Scholarship Recipients
Daylin Woznick | Eastside High
Madison Harbin | Greer High
Charlotte Barnette | Mauldin High
Bridget Gantt | Mauldin High
Liz Alverson | Riverside High
Brooklyn Keller | Riverside High
Kai Tucker | Riverside High
Chloe Motes | Travelers Rest High
