Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars to Be Recognized at UA March 23

Note to media: Interview opportunities with scholarship recipients will be from 11 -11:45 a.m. and 1:30-2 p.m., March 23, in the lobby of Smith Hall.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A luncheon honoring The University of Alabama’s 2009-2010 Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars is scheduled for Tuesday, March 23 beginning at noon in Smith Hall on the campus of The University of Alabama.

Coca-Cola executives will be on hand to meet and honor the 12 freshman recipients of the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships.

Made possible by a $1 million gift from the Coca-Cola Foundation to the University’s “Our Students. Our Future.” Campaign, the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships are awarded to deserving Alabama students who are the first in their families to attend college. Each student will receive a $5,000 scholarship each year for four years.

The 2009-2010 UA Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars are:

Hannah Diane Carter
Hometown: Andalusia, Ala.
Intended College: College of Arts and Sciences

Yi Chen
Hometown: Eufaula, Ala.
Intended College: College of Arts and Sciences

Tyler Clark
Hometown: Guntersville, Ala.
Intended College: College of Engineering

Denzel L. Evans-Bell
Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.
Intended College: College of Engineering

Paige Henderson
Hometown: Orange Beach, Ala.
Intended College: College of Arts and Sciences

Jeremy Jordan
Hometown: Greenville, Ala.
Intended College: College of Engineering

Lindsey Lowe
Hometown: Prattville, Ala.
Intended College: College of Communication and Information Sciences

Donald Merren
Hometown: Mobile, Ala.
Intended College: Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration

Joshua Moncrief (Josh)
Hometown: Cullman, Ala.
Intended College: Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration

Ryan Renaud
Hometown: Huntsville, Ala.
Intended College: Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration

Lauren Grace Renfroe (Gracie) 
Hometown: Gurley, Ala.
Intended College: Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration

Amanda Nicole Robinson
Hometown: Haleyville, Ala.
Intended College: Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration

Contact

Susan Page, advancement communications, 205/348-4458, spage@advance.ua.edu