April 13, 2020 3:30 a.m.
The Roseburg High School Foundation will announce its 2020 Future First Citizen Award via a Facebook Live event on Thursday.
Foundation President Brian Prawitz said the group is keeping the same agenda as they would have had before the original March 17th presentation was cancelled due to COVID-19. Prawitz said the scholarship winners deserve attention, the board has worked hard on the program and the sponsors need to be thanked.
Five RHS seniors have been chosen as the semi-finalists for the award. The students will share $26,000 in scholarship money, with the winner earning $10,000 toward tuition at the college of their choice. The remaining four semi-finalists will each receive $4,000 scholarships.
The award recognizes five top seniors as future leaders, volunteers, supporters and role models who the foundation believes will make a difference in the community. The semi-finalists are: Colby Fairbairn, Isabelle Hervey, Ashtyn Hooten, Brighid Rickman and Quinlan Wedge.
The recognition and scholarship program were initiated for RHS seniors approximately 20 years ago. It was originally designed and financially supported by a combination of local businesses and individuals, many of whom are supporting the return of the award with a three-year commitment. Last year the foundation assumed oversight of the award after a one-year hiatus.
To see the Facebook Live event, go to the Roseburg High School Foundation Facebook page at 6:00 p.m.