Academic Achievement Recognized as Three Students Win Helen Lee Gentry Scholarships

The Helen Lee Gentry Scholarship Fund proudly presents its esteemed Scholarship Recipients for the 2025-2026 Academic Year! This distinguished group of African-American scholars has excelled academically and demonstrated remarkable community and church involvement, securing their places in post-secondary institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Spelman College.Taryn S. Billups, a junior at UAB, maintains a stellar 4.0 GPA while pursuing double majors in Spanish and Neuroscience. Her accolades are numerous, including a National Merit Finalist title and leadership roles in various honor societies and community service initiatives.Brooklynn A. Jackson, a Wyoming High School graduate with a 3.9 GPA, is set to attend Spelman College, aiming to major in Psychology. Her extracurricular achievements and over 200 hours of outreach demonstrate her commitment to service.Rachel L. Starghill, graduating from Sycamore High School with a 4.48 GPA, plans to study at the University of Pennsylvania and has co-founded a library project for underprivileged communities.Join the Helen Lee Gentry Scholarship Fund in celebrating these remarkable young individuals as they embark on their academic journeys!