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13 R E P O R T T O T H E C O M M U N I T Y 13 R E P O R T T O T H E C O M M U N I T Y "Donors trust that their dollars will be carefully stewarded and used to inspire young students in Lamar County to reimagine their educational pathway." Local educators get involved by designating funds from their own paychecks for the REACH scholarship. "Our staff recognizes the importance of training and education and has bought into investing in our students," said current Lamar County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jute Wilson. "We can't say enough about what an outstanding opportunity the REACH scholarship program is for deserving students." Having an endowment fund to also support the school system's participation in this program helps ensure the success of the program, which has already aided 35 students and is set to select another five this year. "Partnering with the Community Foundation for this endowment fund brings an extra level of credibility to our efforts," shared Edwards. "Donors trust that their dollars will be carefully stewarded and used to inspire young students in Lamar County to reimagine their educational pathways." Barnesville-Lamar Community Foundation FOUNDED IN 2007 25 funds $4.6 million in total assets $800,000 in grants and scholarships Mr. Charles Bankston Ms. Laura Bohannon, Secretary Mr. Andy B. Bush Mr. Bill Claxton Mr. Christopher C. Edwards, Treasurer Mrs. Diane Harvey Mrs. Kelly Hughes Mrs. Robin Leverett Mrs. April Mason Dr. Julia Steele Mr. Robert H. Tenney, Jr. Mr. Ryran Traylor, Chair Mr. John A. Webster BOARD OF DIRECTORS REACH Scholars from Lamar County Middle School.