TRUCKWRECK TO AWARD OVER $220,000 TO SOUTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH ITS 2025 ‘MAKING A DIFFERENCE’ SCHOLARSHIP
1-800-TruckWreck, powered by Witherite Law Group, is committed to giving back to the community of Atlanta and thus has selected the 2025 “Making a Difference” Scholarship recipients. The award presentation will take place on Wednesday, May 14, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at South Atlanta High School, 800 Hutchens Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30354.
This year, 89 graduating seniors, up from 64 in 2024, will each be awarded a $2,500 scholarship, making a total of $222,500 in scholarship funds awarded by 1-800-TruckWreck. Additionally, if students maintain a 2.5 GPA and take at least 12 credit hours, their “Making a Difference” Scholarships are renewable annually. Created in 2014 by Amy Witherite, founder of Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck, the “Making a Difference” Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated leadership in their schools and communities. Since the inception of the scholarship program, 1-800-TruckWreck has awarded 404 scholarships and renewed 398 scholarships total—an investment of approximately $1,990,000.00 across all schools supported by the firm in the Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas markets.
“Accruing overwhelming student loan debt is a valid concern, as rising costs make post-secondary education less attainable for the majority. Financial assistance – like scholarships – can be a lifeline for those seeking to further their education,” said Amy Witherite, owner of Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck. “For nearly a decade we’ve given our scholarship to students in Atlanta. We’re excited to see how this group of recipients will use their natural talent and education to reach their full potential.”
To further assist, 1-800-TruckWreck hosted a pop-up shop for graduating seniors who had applied for the law firm’s “Making a Difference” Scholarship. The shop provided each student with proper attire for upcoming college tours and interviews, including the “Making a Difference” Scholarship interview.
The Witherite “Making a Difference” Scholarship presentation will take place from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Scholarship awards will be presented by Angella Myers. The 1-800-TruckWreck portion of the program will conclude with closing remarks and photos at 10:30 a.m.
The names of the 89 “Making a Difference” Scholarship recipients are as follows:
Raquiya Gray
Dericka Copeland
MaKaylah Otegbeye
A’shiya Fletcher
Makyla Longino
Antonio Harris-Farmer
Keilia Davis
Alexis Abercrombie
Jakayla Williams
Nelrya Rainey
Zykeria D. Hall
Alexis Lauderdale
Majayla Johnson
Devin H. Kelly
Wy-Najah White
Zaniya Heflin
Azariah Jackson
Sanchez Tappan
Jaquez Motley
Isis O. Gates
Diego Motino Fajardo
Xyion Hudson
Jeronimo Dye
Ranaja Stith
Amiah Cisneros
Neiousecha Graves
Faith Washington
Breyunna Waters
Tyunna Robinson
Destiny Johnson
J’Kiyah Shaw
Kyla Wilson
Makayla D. Longino
Jason Batemon Jr.
Laila S. Heard
Marlia Thomas
Joshua Wesly Jacobs
Kaleigh Tolbert
Hannah Dillard
Estela Niyonyishu
Faith Thomas
Zccora Kemp
Barkari Poole
Elijah Rumph
Aniyah Brooks
Elijah Hunter
Derrick Houston
Freedom Burton
Mekhi Curtis
Aniya Bent
Miracle Johnson
Zadavion Scott
Syderius Allen
Aliyah Hinton
Keion Turner
Sindorey Arnold
Jacobi Wright
Malachi Walker
Deona Butler
Kareemah Parks
TaHori Campbell
Prosper Burton
Chaese Harris
Kanani Johnson
Allen J. Ogletree
Ariyae Battle
Donzell Duncan
India Thompson
Daysia T. Gibson
Shamya Hightower
Macie Lawson
Zatavious Bryant
Reniya Dennis
Ganeya Howard
Bryant Alarcon
Ashley A. Escobar – Torres
Marlen Escandon-Hernandez
Evelyn De La Cruz
Jimena Garcia Nuno
Mmes’oma Onyema
Evaliste Ndacayisaba
Jameria Jones
Tyrell Davis
McKynzie Spearman
Steven Sherwood
Kantoria Walker
Josiah LaFleur
Rahul Daswani
Brianna Johnson
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