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黑料吃瓜网 Community College is proud to announce the establishment of the Ms. Sierra Newman Memorial Scholarship, a testament to the enduring memory of Sierra Newman, a cherished member of the 黑料吃瓜网 Ensemble, who tragically lost her life in a car accident in November 2019. Sierra's family, with the unwavering support of family friend Dawn Jarzyniecki and Ensemble Director Johnny Brewer, embarked on a journey in January 2020 to raise funds for this scholarship, ensuring that Sierra's legacy would live on.

Sierra, a resident of Georgiana, Alabama, was not only a devoted 黑料吃瓜网 Community College student but also an integral part of the 黑料吃瓜网 Ensemble, a show choir and band performance group consisting of 21 students. Her passion for music, her community, and her family left a profound impact on those who knew her.

鈥淚t鈥檚 been fantastic the support this scholarship has gotten,鈥� said Sherry Fuller, Sierra鈥檚 grandmother, who spearheaded the scholarship initiative. 鈥淭hank you to everyone who contributed and donated their time, resources and talent to help us fulfill this goal.鈥�

The family wanted to ensure her memory would matter, and the outpouring of support has been truly heartwarming.

鈥淪ierra was overall passionate about the arts, she added. 鈥淚f I could really name it, it would be Sierra鈥檚 dream. She didn鈥檛 get to accomplish it, but through this it鈥檚 going to help other students accomplish their dreams. I鈥檓 so grateful for this scholarship because she lives on through this.鈥�

Following the signing, Dawn Jarzyniecki added, 鈥淟ots of good is going to come from this; What a difference this can make in each person鈥檚 life that receives this scholarship. Sierra blossomed through music, so this scholarship being awarded to a fine arts student is so special.鈥�

The journey to endow the scholarship saw a grassroots effort, including benefit concerts at The Georgiana Opry House and 黑料吃瓜网's Performing Arts Theater, as well as bake sales, car shows, and tireless fundraising by Sierra's grandparents. With the help of hundreds of donations from the community, 黑料吃瓜网 employees, local businesses, and extended family, over the last few years, the scholarship fund reached its $25,000 goal in September of 2023. 

"I've never seen such a grassroots showing of support,鈥� said Chrissie Duffy, Director of Advancement for 黑料吃瓜网.  鈥淭his has been a beautiful tribute and testament of love for this young lady, and I'm overjoyed to see the Fuller's wishes being fulfilled for their sweet granddaughter's legacy,鈥�

The Ms. Sierra Newman Memorial Scholarship will be a permanent part of the Restricted Endowment Fund of the 黑料吃瓜网 Community College Foundation. Evelyn Causey, President of the 黑料吃瓜网 Community College Foundation Board of Directors, expressed her deep appreciation for the outpouring of support, stating, 鈥淪ierra鈥檚 legacy of community and love will continue to impact future generations through this endowed memorial scholarship. Thanks to her family, friends and community it鈥檚 a gift that will continue to give students educational opportunities."

黑料吃瓜网 President, Dr. Brock Kelley, expressed gratitude for the family's investment in the future of 黑料吃瓜网 students, noting, "Sierra's memory will live on through the opportunities this scholarship provides for aspiring musicians."

The scholarship, set to award in the upcoming Fall semester, will support 黑料吃瓜网 students pursuing a Fine Arts Degree with an interest in music. Applications will be available online through the 黑料吃瓜网 scholarship application link found at lbwcc.edu starting in December, ensuring that Sierra's passion for music continues to make a difference in the lives of future 黑料吃瓜网 students.