High School Honors and Achievements: Darlington High School Valedictorian; Member of the Falcon Young Men of Distinction; National Technical Honor Society member; Member of Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology’s Chess Club; All-A Honor Roll; Darlington High School Junior Marshall; Mayo High School Academic Letter; Darlington High School Key Club; camera operator for The Rebound Church in Florence, SC At FMU: Major undecided; National Society of Leadership and Success

What was your reaction when you found out you were being awarded the Darla Moore Scholarship?

“I was really happy. Taking on student loans was a very big concern for me. To know that I wouldn’t have to worry about student loans and I could just focus on college life and my education, that was a huge relief and a big weight off my shoulders. I know first hand how student loan debt can really hold you back. I don’t want that for myself. So I was very happy when I learned that I was being awarded the scholarship.”

What led you to choose FMU?

“I really liked the environment. I really felt like I could fit in here. I didn’t feel comfortable going somewhere super big. Another main thing was the cost. With this scholarship and others I received, I have all my expenses covered.”