We are thrilled to announce the Mary P. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship, which will grant financial assistance to one student from the Clarke County High School graduating class each year. This scholarship will be named after Mary P. Reynolds, a remarkable member of our community, and the first African American graduate from Clarke County High School. Reynolds was the only African American student in the high school’s Class of 1965, and her trailblazing contributions towards equality have made an indelible impact on our Clarke community.
The scholarship was started in 2018 by the Reynolds family and offered privately by the family until this year. The scholarship is open to graduating CCHS seniors who plan to attend accredited colleges or universities. Academic achievements and community service will be a consideration for selection, and applicants are also required to provide an essay explaining why they consider education vital to their lives. Our goal is to provide deserving students with the resources they need to achieve their dreams, just as Mary P. Reynolds’ life successes did for so many individuals.
To launch this scholarship, we welcome contributions from community members and organizations such as yours. We thank you for your support in any amount that you can donate. Your generosity will undoubtedly make a difference in our students’ lives and serve as a tribute to Mary P. Reynolds’ memory.
Additionally, we would like you to attend a ceremony in recognition of Ms. Reynolds as we rename a portion of Johnson-Williams Middle School (J-WMS) and unveil a brand-new mural in remembrance of her. The ceremony will take place at J-WMS on April 19th at 2pm. Clarke County Education Foundation was delighted to finance the mural and donate the first $500 to the scholarship.
Please send donations with Mary Reynolds in the memo line to CCEF at PO Box 1252, Berryville, VA 22611. You can also contact us for more information about the scholarship or if you have any questions.
