Five seniors named Niswonger Scholars

Five seniors named Niswonger Scholars Published January 21st, 2013 6:42 am

GREENEVILLE Five new Niswonger Scholars, including one from Sullivan Countys Sullivan North High School, have been chosen.

The five new Northeast Tennessee scholars three from the Tri-Cities are Sam Brashears of Sullivan North High School; Matthew Grimm of Daniel Boone High School; Dustin Howser of Tennessee High School; Raini Rowenhorst of David Crockett High School; and Katie Shields of Pigeon Forge High School.

The Niswonger Foundation, founded by Greeneville businessman and philanthropist Scott Niswonger, announced the five seniors Wednesday. They join 18 Niswonger Scholars for a total of 23, not counting 44 alumni.

The program takes the brightest young leaders in Northeast Tennessee, provides them the opportunity to attend the college or university that will best prepare them for their chosen career, and supplements that education with four years of leadership development activities, a news release said.

The plan is to see Niswonger Scholars come back to the region with not only strong earning potential, but an entrepreneurial spirit and overwhelming desire to return their talents and energy to this region, bringing exceptional leadership ability, exemplary personal character, and a strong commitment to building community, according to the news release.

Samuel Sam Lucas Brashears from North is ranked first in his class and has a 4.0 grade point average.

He has served as vice president and president of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), placing second in the HOSA Bowl Regional Competition and fifth at the 2012 state convention. He is senior class vice president.

Sam has received the Sullivan North Scholar Athlete Award for the past three years, and has been recognized as Top 5 Member of the Tennessee Association of Student Councils 4-Star Student Council.

He has participated in varsity cross country, track and basketball. He is the founding member of the North Robotics Team.

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Five seniors named Niswonger Scholars

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