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Two recent graduates from Cane Bay High School, Khamiiah Alameda and Allison Gard, are awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Berkeley Soil and Water Conservation District for their commitment to environmental conservation. These scholarships support local students pursuing careers in conservation, with Alameda focusing on coastal ecology and Gard on biosystems engineering. Both are dedicated to making a difference in ecological health and sustainability.
Summerville – Two recent graduates from Cane Bay High School have been awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Berkeley Soil and Water Conservation District in recognition of their commitment to environmental conservation and natural resource management. Khamiiah Alameda and Allison Gard are the first recipients of the district’s scholarship program for 2023, which has been supporting local students pursuing careers in conservation since its launch in 2015.
Khamiiah Alameda plans to attend the University of South Carolina–Beaufort this fall, where she will major in biology with a concentration on coastal ecology and conservation. Alameda has a strong background in community service, having accrued 100 hours while working as an Explorer Firefighter. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Club, highlighting her leadership and academic accomplishments.
Allison Gard is set to attend Clemson University, focusing her studies on biosystems engineering. She aims to contribute to sustainable products through her future career with Darling Ingredients, a company that specializes in developing environmentally friendly solutions. Gard has also been recognized for her leadership skills, having served as president of the Cane Bay FFA chapter and receiving a nomination as a CTE Presidential Scholar for South Carolina.
The scholarships awarded to Alameda and Gard are part of a broader initiative by the Berkeley Soil and Water Conservation District to encourage students from Berkeley County who plan to attend accredited colleges or universities in South Carolina. The program aims to foster an early interest in environmental stewardship and support those who show a potential for combating ecological challenges through education and career paths in conservation.
Both recipients have articulated their aspirations for a future dedicated to environmental preservation. Alameda aims to advocate for the appreciation of the natural environment, particularly within diverse communities. She hopes to inspire others to recognize the importance of ecological health and contribute to conservation efforts. Gard is focused on addressing pressing environmental issues such as food waste, which she notes is a significant contributor to methane emissions and global warming. Her ambitions include finding innovative engineering solutions to reduce these impacts.
The Berkeley Soil and Water Conservation District encourages local high school students to apply for future scholarships as part of their ongoing commitment to supporting environmental education. Additional information about the scholarship program is available through direct inquiries to the district.
These scholarships not only reward outstanding young individuals for their past efforts but also invest in the future of environmental conservation in the region, ensuring that new generations are prepared to tackle ecological challenges.
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