Oglethorpe County Middle School’s five REACH Scholars wait for the signing ceremony to begin. The five students are (from left): Emma Baker, Christian Harris, Mya Jewell, Melody Roberts and Shyanne Spade. They will receive $10,000 in scholarship funds and mentoring resources if they maintain good grades, attendance and behavior throughout high school. (Submitted Photo)
Eighth-grader Melody Roberts felt relief when she received the REACH Scholarship.
“(It) kind of feels like a weight is off my back, because although my parents could financially support me, I fee…
