Richland One students and schools were honored during the City of Columbia’s 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on January 15.
Nine students received Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The awards recognize students who show “exemplary displays of committed service to the tenets of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” The program was only open to Richland One students this year.
The City of Columbia received 276 applications, making it the largest participation in the scholarship program’s history.
“I’m very proud of our students’ accomplishments. Dr. King’s legacy continues to influence our students and inspire them to make a difference in their community,” said Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon.
The following Richland One students received Dream Keeper scholarship awards: Elementary School
First Place ($100): Marley No’Elle Green (John P. Thomas Elementary School)
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Second Place ($75): Dylan Nance (Carver-Lyon Elementary School)
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Third Place ($50): Layla Overton (Horrell Hill Elementary School)
Middle School
First Place ($250): Chloe Jada Singleton (Hand Middle School)
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Second Place ($175): Mikay’lah A. Tilley (Hand Middle School)
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Third Place ($100): Miyah McDade (W.A. Perry Middle School)
High School
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First Place ($1,000): Aidan Randall Dong (Dreher High School)
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Second Place ($500): Jordan Knapper (A.C. Flora High School)
- Third Place ($250): Noah Kelson (A.C. Flora High School) Three Richland One schools were recognized for collecting the most canned goods as part of the city’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive. The event honors
Dr. King’s legacy of community service. This year, 12,028 pounds of food were donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank, which is the equivalent of 14,434 meals for people in the community.
Richland One Middle College received first place
for collecting 3.97 pounds of food per student. Annie Burnside Elementary School placed second with 3.54 pounds of food collected per student. Pine Grove Elementary School placed third with 2.68 pounds of food collected per student.
