MARION, Ill. (June 11, 2024) — For the 15th year, Harley-Davidson (HD) has partnered with local colleges to award students with scholarships. Forty-five high school students received scholarships from Black Diamond HD and community colleges in the area. In total, $45,000 of financial aid was given out this year.
On April 13 a luncheon at TJ's Diamond Club at the Mt. Dew Park for the 2024 Black Diamond HD scholarship presentation took place.
High school administration and faculty across the region nominated students for the award. Each scholarship covered $1,000 and was funded by co-owners of Black Diamond Rodney Cabaness and Shad Zimbro and the four community colleges in the region.
Students who have received a scholarship to attend Rend Lake College include:
Benton High School: Jace Melvin
Christopher High School: Briar Rowland
Hamilton County High School: Riley Jones
Mt. Vernon High School: Natalie Warren
Pinckneyville High School: Briana Roberts
Sesser-Valier High School: Wyatt Loucks
Thompsonville High School: Olivia Hebbeler
Waltonville High School: Kaylee Pyszka
Wayne City High School: Cody Nguyen
Webber Township High School: Myranda Stoeber
Woodlawn High School: Emery Sanders
Zeigler-Royalton High School: Melissa Walter
Congratulations to those that have received a scholarship!
About Rend Lake College Foundation: The RLCF works to improve campus life and student success. The gifts provided by generous supporters are invested right back into the community. Contributions range from scholarships and memorials to life estates, real estate, tangible personal property and more.
RLCF Contact: Rend Lake College Foundation, 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Phone: (618)-437-5321 Ext. 1214 Email: foundation@rlc.edu