Lavergne Recipient of Smith-Hutson Scholarship

May 4, 2017 - Shelbyville High School is honored to announce Halie Lavergne as the 2017 recipient of the Smith-Hutson Scholarship. The Smith-Hutson Scholarship seeks to provide opportunities to students, who otherwise may not have a chance to earn a baccalaureate degree, the financial means to do so.

For 21 years this scholarship program, established by an anonymous donor, has been awarding financial assistance to over 250 students. Recipients awarded have the opportunity to receive up to $17,500.00 per academic year, with the potential of $70,000.00 total for their entire college educational cost.

Halie Lavergne was among 500 students nationwide who applied for this scholarship. The 500 was narrowed down to an elite 30 candidates who were invited for an interview.  Following the interview Halie was notified that the scholarship selection committee had chosen her as their 2017 Smith-Hutson Scholarship awardee.

Halie plans to attend Stephen F. Austin and major in Elementary Education. This is a monumental award, and Shelbyville is proud of Halie for her efforts, dedication, and leadership. Halie is paving the way for her peers and demonstrating again, what hard work, effort and never giving up can accomplish.

We are so proud of you Halie; go out into the world and shine!