The Reston Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a civic organization of women, awarded scholarships to 11 deserving students of Herndon and South Lakes High Schools, and prospective teacher education majors from Lake Braddock Secondary School and Hayfield High School. The awardees will be attending the University of Virginia, VA Tech, Virginia State, University of Missouri, Rensselaer Poly Institute, VCU, NOVA, Cornell, Pratt Institute of Fashion, Mary Washington and Hampton University.
The scholarships were presented by the Chapter president, Carla Williams, and Chapter alumna member, Dr. Loretta Webb at a Luncheon on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the M&S Grill in Reston. Webb, a retired Fairfax County superintendent, delivered an inspiring keynote speech to the scholarship recipients, and their families. “I was especially proud to award the Loretta C. Webb scholarships to two deserving students who plan to major in education,” said Webb. She added, “There is no greater calling than education and these students are charged with making sure they make a difference in a life.” The Loretta Webb Scholarship is available to any students enrolled in Fairfax County schools who aspire to become a teacher. In addition, a select group of Reston Chapter members who are educators, were assigned to act as mentors to the two students majoring in education.