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On July 31, 2017, during the meeting of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs, the Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the four recipients of the 2017 Dan Keels Scholarships were recognized. Gianna Scerbo was unable to attend and will be given her certificate later. The are: Kaylyn Hanna Winters, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School, Class of 2017, entering Savannah College of Art and Design; Rebecca Nicole Langfelder, Riverwood International Charter School, Class of 2017, entering the University of Georgia; Gianna Isabella Scerbo, North Springs Charter High School, Class of 2017, entering University of Georgia; and Arion J. Perkins, North Springs Charter High School, Class of 2017, entering Kennesaw State University. Gene Jordan, President of the Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation, Inc., led the program and introduced Kaylyn, Rebecca and Arion, all who were accompanied by members of their families. The Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, annually recognizes the outstanding academic and personal achievements of exceptional, young adults who pursue advanced education through its Dan Keels Scholarship Program, which awards tuition scholarships. This year's scholarship award is $2,000.00 for each recipient, which is paid towards tuition expenses at the winners' respective schools. The Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation, Inc. celebrates and encourages young adults who embrace Rotary International’s motto of “Service Above Self” and who exhibit exemplary academic, community service and leadership qualities. Established in 1989 by the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs, the Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation, Inc. operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Many of the recipients have exhibited leadership qualities while participating in their high school’s Interact Club. The Dan Keels Scholarship is a scholarship program established in honor of the late Dan Keels who, as a member of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs and as Chaplain of Northside Hospital, gave extensively to his community throughout his lifetime and inspired people through his lifetime of community service. The upcoming year's application form will be found on the website for the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs at Rotary Club of Sandy Springs Website