Sunday, September 8, 2013

Daughter of "Daughters" Wins 2013 John Hoyle Scholarship



Hannah Pauline Johnston, Hickory, daughter of Keevan and Polly Johnston (JHCDAR) and granddaughter of Polly Shook(JHCDAR), received the John Hoyle Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship given for academic and leadership excellence.  At a national level, DAR awards over $150,000 in scholarships and financial aid each year to high school and college students from diverse backgrounds pursuing many disciplines.

A Hickory High senior, Hannah ranks in the top 10% of her class.

Ms. Johnston has been accepted at Wake Forest University, where she also received a president's scholarship.  She plans to major in Biological Sciences in preparation for Medical School.  Hannah's dream is to specialize in Oncology following her passion to help those who are battling cancer.  Congratulations Hannah!



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