474 MTSU STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

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CONTACT: Lynn Palmer, 615-898-2111

50- Plus African-American MTSU Freshmen Garner Scholarship Awards for 2006-07

(MURFREESBORO)—Fifty plus incoming MTSU students recently were awarded Scholastic Achievement Scholarships for the 2006-07 academic year.
The Scholastic Achievement Scholarship is awarded to first-time African- American freshman applicants who have an ACT composite score of 22 or higher (1020 or higher SAT) and a 3.0 cumulative GPA through the junior year of high school. The award is for $3,000 per academic year.
The 2006-07 MTSU Scholastic Achievement Scholarship recipients, some of whom are from your Tennessee hometown area, are as follows: (Note: ***Out-of-state students are listed on the last page of this press release.)

Joshua Crutchfield, son of Eric and Barbara Crutchfield of Smyrna, Tenn., and a graduate of Blackman High School.
Vanessa Young, daughter of Veronica and Robert Young of Smyrna, Tenn., and a graduate of Smyrna High School.
Tiffany Johnson of La Vergne, Tenn., a graduate of La Vergne High School.
Brittany Presley, daughter of Marcus and Nettie Presley of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and a graduate of Blackman High School.
Twyla Frazier, daughter of Vernan and Rhonda Frazier of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and a graduate of Riverdale High School.
Kenneth Aaron Smith, son of Charles Shirley of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and a graduate of Siegel High School.
Holly Veronica Maddox, daughter of Heidi Maddox of Chattanooga, Tenn., and a graduate of Red Bank High School.
Marilyn Joyce Morgan, daughter of Wendell and Gail Morgan of Chattanooga, Tenn., and a graduate of Chattanooga School for the Arts.
Denise Rawlings, daughter of Dennis and Kimberly Rawlings of Chattanooga, Tenn., and a graduate of the Girl’s Preparatory School.
Nicole Rivers, daughter of Nichlas and Terrie Rivers Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn., and a graduate of Hixson High School.
Colby Whiteside of Chattanooga Tenn., a graduate of Chattanooga High School.
X-Zaviana Shanta Boddie, daughter of Schwanna and Darrell Boddie, Sr. of Covington, Tenn., and a graduate of Covington High School.
Rana Lynn Cooper, child of Doris M. Smith of Maury City, Tenn., and a graduate of Jackson Christian School.


Marcus Holloway, son of Linda Hicks of Henning, Tenn., and a graduate of Ripley High School.
Kasena LeElle Horton, daughter of Vicki Meade and Willard Horton of Jefferson City, Tenn., and a graduate of Jefferson County High School.
Mia Donzelle Leon of Seymour, Tenn., a graduate of West High School.
Quatney Cordvae Maben, child of Pamela and Willie Reed of Dyersburg, Tenn., and a graduate of Dyersburg High School.
Whitney Rhodes of Whiteville, Tenn., a graduate of Bolivar Central High School.
Ashley Sonya Rice, daughter of Shirley Willingham and Sonny Rice Sr. of Parsons, Tenn., and a graduate of Riverside High School.
Ryan C. Scott, child of Wesley and Stephanie Scott of Bartlett, Tenn., and a graduate of Craigmont High School.
Kenyetta Whitfiled, child of Teresa Martindale of Ardmore, Tenn., and a graduate of Giles County High School.
Kelli Willis, child of Kevin and Linda Willis of Cordova, Tenn., and a graduate of Cordova High School.
Rhonda Shennetta Brown, daughter of Karren Brown and George Ussery of Madison, Tenn., and a graduate of Stratford High School.
Kelsey McDonald, daughter of Tara Cross and Jonny McDonald of Jackson, Tenn., and a graduate of Jackson Central Merry High School West.
Lawrence Evans, son of Starlet and Larry Evans of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Wooddale High School.
Fletcher JaMal Ferguson, son of Debra Beason of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Ridgeway High School.
Candace R. Lester, daughter of Rev. Herbert Lester and Leatrice Burgess of Memphis Tenn., and a graduate of Central High School.
Christen Long, child of Gwen and Henry Long Jr. of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Central High School.
Renita Watson, daughter of Roosebelt and Brenda Watson of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Central High School.
Crystal Westbrook, daughter of Derrick and Martha Westbrook of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Central High School.
Cecily Danielle Nathaniel, child of Sarah L. Alexander and Guy Nathaniel of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of White Station High School.
Kevin Keith Robinson, son of Keith and Beverly Robinson of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Humboldt High School.
Patria I Walker, daughter of Deborah S. Walker of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Overton High School.
Justin Allen Cherry, son of Tyrone and Stephanie Larry of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Overton High School.
Aubrey Williams Jr., child of Aubrey and Michelle Williams, Sr. of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Overton High School.


Renita Watson, daughter of Roosebelt and Brenda Watson of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Central High School.
Crystal Westbrook, daughter of Derrick and Martha Westbrook of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Central High School.
Nickolas Williams, son of Mary and Willard Williams of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Germantown High School.
Jessica J. Woodson, daughter of Darryl and Jessie Woodson of Memphis, Tenn., and a graduate of Germantown High School.
Benjamin White, son of Kathy and Bernis White of Clarksville, Tenn., and a graduate of Rossview High School.
Britnee Deshaye Garner, daughter of Kimberly D. Garner of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and a graduate of Wilson Central High School.
Malcolm Dewayne Lockridge, son of Malcom and Angela Lockridge of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and a graduate of Mt. Juliet High School.
Brittany J. Cary, daughter of Deborah Cary of Antioch, Tenn., and a graduate of Antioch High School.
Alecia D. Smith, daughter of Dawn Ewing of Antioch, Tenn., and a graduate of Martin Luther King Magnet.
Raye Simone McDonald, daughter of Loretta McDonald of Franklin, Tenn., and a graduate of Franklin High School.
Tammara Brooks, daughter of Tammy and Jerry Brooks of Nashville, Tenn., and a graduate of John Overton Comprehensive High School.
Sarah Lena Jackson, daughter of Alfrednick and Sheila Jackson of Nashville, Tenn., and a graduate of Glencliff High School.
Ayala Rae Pope, daughter of Darlene Pope of Nashville, Tenn., and a graduate of Antioch High School.
Delon Eckles, son of Tawanda Eckled of Nashville, Tenn., and a graduate of McGavock High School.

*** Out-of-State Recipient
De’Vonia Monigue Winston, daughter of Wanda Pearson of University Park, Ill., and a graduate of Crete-Monee High School.

MTSU remains one of the fastest-growing universities in the state. It is the largest university in the Midstate. The official spring 2006 enrollment was a record 20,951. More than 23,000 students are expected to attend this fall.
For the 10th consecutive year, MTSU has been the No. 1 choice for valedictorians and salutatorians in an independent survey of more than 35 middle Tennessee counties.For more information about the admissions process for high school seniors, contact the Office of Admissions at 615-898-2111 or visit www.mtsu.edu/~admissn