This scholarship award is developed in honor of Mrs. Mable Carolyn Reid; an Atlanta native, a 1952 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and a 1956 graduate of Spelman College who has taught in both the Atlanta Public School and Fulton County School Systems for over 40 years.

This scholarship is established to encourage those students looking to pursue a career in the Business World with the intent of majoring in Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management, or Production. The business world is fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding with the opportunity to change your life, your family’s life and improve society. Desire is an important component and a willingness to continuously learn new ways of looking at a situation for the best solution is an asset. II. In addition to a good formal education, the ability to develop relationships and be mentored by a more senior person is a tremendous asset in developing the necessary skills to succeed. The goal of the Always Hope Foundation is to provide monetary help and guidance in pursuing your dreams

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships for Outstanding Service to Church and/or Community awarded in the amount of $1,000.00 to students who have demonstrated a commitment to outstanding volunteer service in the Church and/or the Community.

Mrs. Shockley, born in Virginia, was raised on the campus of St. Paul’s College, in Lawrenceville, VA. As the daughter of two educators, with one sister, Mrs. Shockley matured with a clear understanding of the value of an education, and a deep understanding and commitment to her faith. She earned degrees from Virginia State College (now University); and Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University) in Library Science, and later studied at Columbia University’s School of Library Science, (N.Y.). Her professional career in library science spanned over 30 years in public schools, colleges and universities, as well as seminaries, throughout America. Mrs. Shockley was married for forty-nine years to the late Dr. Grant S. Shockley, a United Methodist Church minister, professor and seminary and college president. The Shockley’s have one daughter. As a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. since 1940, Mrs. Shockley was initiated in the Alpha Eta Chapter at Virginia State College. Always an active Delta, Mrs. Shockley is now a member of the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter. Upholding our legacy of service, she has volunteered with the American Cancer Society; American Heart Association; Epworth Towers (now Asbury Harris E.T.) and Hands on Atlanta as a reading tutor, as well as other community organizations. Mrs. Shockley is a life member of the N.A.A.C.P. and had served as a member of the Board of Trustees/Directors of several institutions and agencies. Doris T. Shockley is well traveled, both domestically and internationally. She enjoys the theater and the arts, reading, sports, and playing bridge. In 1971, Mrs. Shockley joined Ben Hill United Methodist Church. She has held numerous positions at Ben Hill, including President of the United Methodist Women; church school teacher; chairperson, Pastor Parish Relations Committee; Associate Lay Leader; and a member of the Administrative Board and Finance Committee. Presently, she is a member of the United Methodist Women and the Jewels and Partners Ministry.

This scholarship award was established in honor of Mrs. Annie K. Williams, an Atlanta native, graduate of Howard High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Morris Brown College; a Master of Education, Reading Specialist from Atlanta University and was accepted into the Doctoral Program at Georgia State University and worked extensively in the field of Education Leadership until her retirement in 1990. Mrs. Williams was a devoted wife and mother. She was also an entrepreneur, an avid bridge player, a world traveler, a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and an active member of Holsey Temple CME Church. But most of all she was a phenomenal educator in the Atlanta Public School system. She served for many years as a representative to the National Education Association (NEA) and the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE). Mrs. Williams had an insatiable love for teaching and learning. In celebration of Mrs. Williams’ life, her family would like to bless a student who also has a vision of and passion for education.

This scholarship has been established in loving memory of Ms. Ashley LaVerne Tannehill, by her parents, LaVerne Tannehill Jenkins and the late Fernando Keith Tannehill.

Ashley was a native Atlantan. Where she was an active youth at Ben Hill UMC. She was the 2006 recipient of the BHUMC Leadership Scholarship for Community & School. A 2006 honor graduate of Grady High School where she was senior class president and “Ms. Grady”. Ashley went on to graduate Cum Laude from Howard University with a BA in Public Relations. She continued her education with a Master of Education from Liberty University, and an Education Specialist Degree in Administration from the University of NC, Greensboro. Ashley became an Instructional Facilitator with the Wake County Public Schools in Raleigh, NC where she was a devoted educator. Her international travels took her to Africa and many other exciting places. Ashley loved to write, was passionate about reading and loved her Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters.

In celebration of Ms. Tannehill’s life, her family would like to bless a female high school senior who has a passion for service to church, school or community with this scholarship.