Contact:  Donna Stanley
October 27, 2006

White Williams Scholarship to Assist MECC Students with Physical Disabilities

The Mountain Empire Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the White Williams Scholarship to assist students with physical disabilities who plan to attend MECC. Preference for the scholarship will be given to students from Lee County. The endowed scholarship was created by Judy and Reed Williams, Lee County natives.

The scholarship was created in memory of White Williams, Reed Williams’ brother, who suffered paralysis from birth. The scholarship was inspired by Reed Williams’ lifelong commitment to his brother and his admiration for him.

The scholarship will encourage students who have physical disabilities to pursue a college education to enhance their self-sufficiency. The White Williams Scholarship will provide approximately $3,000 to one or more students, beginning in the fall semester of 2007. Eligible students who have financial need are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office of MECC to apply for the scholarship.

Judy and Reed Williams own and operate Old Virginia Hand Hewn Log Homes in Lee County.

Lee County natives Reed and Judy Williams present MECC President Terrance Suarez with a check for the White Williams Scholarship, which will assist students with physical disabilities who plan to attend MECC.

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