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July 7, 2006
2006 Sims Scholarships Announced

West Georgia Health System recently hosted a contract-signing reception to honor the recipients of the 2006 George E. Sims Nursing Scholarships.

The purpose of the scholarship, which is funded by the Fuller E. Callaway Foundation and administered by West Georgia Health System, is two-fold.  First, it is intended to assist individuals in attaining careers as registered nurses.  Secondly, it enables West Georgia Health System to maintain the highest quality of care by having well-educated and professional nurses on staff.  Awarding of the scholarships is based on the applicant's scholastic record, character, leadership qualities, participation in student and community activities, and personal interviews.  The scholarships include all costs associated with fulfilling the requirements of a nursing degree.  In return, the recipients agree to work at West Georgia Health System for one to two years after they graduate, depending upon the duration of the scholarship.

At the latest contract signing, this year's recipients accepted scholarships totaling $845,500. Since the program's inception in 1967, 1065 scholarships have been awarded at a cost of more than $13 million.

The following 2006 Sims scholars will attend LaGrange College: Lauren Boggs, Auburn, Ala., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Boggs; Skye Coody, Lanett, Ala., daughter of Ms. Tracey Johnson and Mr. Bruce Coody; Mary Eagle, LaGrange, daughter of Ms. Deborah Ogle and Mr. Thomas Gassaway; Genna Green, LaGrange, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Green; Kristin Hays, LaGrange, wife of Charles Michael Hays; Jeffrey Henderson, LaGrange, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Alan Henderson; Katie Holdredge, Winterville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Holdredge; Rachel Lamb, LaGrange, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lamb; Crystal Ramey, Newnan, wife of Thomas Ramey; Sarah Schanche, LaGrange, daughter of Ms. Debbie Durrence & Mr. Don Schanche; Jessica Stephens, LaGrange, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stephens; Shanice Towns, Hogansville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennette Towns; Paula Whitten, Hogansville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whitten; Travis Woodley, Auburn, Ala., husband of Mrs. Leslie Woodley; Molly Woodward, Dalton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Woodward.
               
 The following 2006 Sims scholars will attend Southern Union State Community College: Robin Adkins, LaGrange, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Adkins; Tanya Boyd, LaGrange, wife of Dennis Boyd; Brittany Crenshaw, Pine Mountain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Crenshaw; Joanne Curello-Cuomo, LaGrange, wife of Ralph Cuomo; Sharman Folds, LaGrange, wife of Chad Folds; BriAnne Haynes, LaGrange, wife of Darren Haynes; Cherie Hull, LaGrange, wife of Kevin Hull; Amber Johnson, LaGrange, wife of Jeremy Johnson; Jessica Nelson, West Point, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Nelson; Christopher Wood, LaGrange, husband of Lisa Wood.

The following 2006 Sims scholar will attend Jacksonville State University: Jessica Knowles, Roanoke, Ala., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Knowles.

 The following 2006 Sims scholar will attend Valdosta State University: Trina Jackson, LaGrange, daughter of Deborah Tucker.