Newcastle Awards 5 Students Scholarships for Service Careers

Five Newcastle High School seniors are heading to college with more than diplomas. They're carrying scholarships that recognize their commitment to careers that help and heal others.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce awarded Racers for Excellence scholarships to Rylee Furnish, Bella Allen, Amber Ellis, Kolton Brammer, and Zane Cragg on May 14. Each student plans to enter a field focused on serving their community.

Furnish received the Mona Brite Scholarship for her pursuit of speech pathology. Allen earned the Patti Manness Scholarship to study physical therapy.

Ellis won the Cindy Frizzell Scholarship for her dedication to a medical career. Brammer received one of two Gene Reid Scholarships to study sports medicine, blending his love of athletics with healthcare.

Cragg earned the second Gene Reid Scholarship for his commitment to law enforcement. All five scholarships honor community members whose own service left lasting impacts on Newcastle.

The Ripple Effect

These scholarships do more than fund education. They represent Chamber members and community partners investing directly in Newcastle's future healthcare and safety.

Chamber CEO Gayla Riddle leads the effort alongside an 11-member scholarship committee. Their work ensures that students passionate about service careers can pursue those dreams without financial barriers.

The scholarships particularly celebrate young people choosing careers that directly improve lives. From helping stroke patients regain speech to keeping communities safe, these five students are already thinking beyond themselves.

Newcastle's investment today means healthier, safer communities tomorrow. When a town recognizes and supports students dedicated to service, everyone benefits for years to come.

These five graduates prove that Newcastle's next generation is ready to step up and serve.