2022 SCAEOP Recognition Luncheon - student scholarships
Student Scholarships
SCAEOP presents annual scholarships of $1500 to deserving high school students. We have helped with the educational process of many South Carolina college bound students. The rising cost of tuition at many of our colleges places a hardship on many families. We strive each year to help ease the economic burden for a deserving student.
Congratulations to our Student Scholarship Recipients
Marian Garrett Student Scholarships:
Jason Dillard
T.L. Hanna High School
Anderson, SC (Anderson County)
Jason Dillard
T.L. Hanna High School
Anderson, SC (Anderson County)

Jay Dillard is a high school senior at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, SC. He is a multi-sport athlete who loves anything with a ball. He has played Varsity baseball for T.L. Hanna since he was a freshman. He has received baseball awards to include MVP and Best Offensive Player. This year, he also played Varsity football and made All-Region as quarterback. He enjoys playing church basketball and golf. He has been a member of the National Honors Society throughout high school. He has volunteered for several local organizations and also operated his own pressure washing business. He works hard in the classroom and on the fields. He has been able to maintain a high GPA while participating heavily in athletics. Jay is committed to play baseball for Clemson University and is very excited about that opportunity. Jay is honored to be selected as the Marian Garrett Student Scholarship recipient.
Student Scholarship:
Alora Orr
May River High School
Bluffton, SC (Beaufort County)
Alora Orr
May River High School
Bluffton, SC (Beaufort County)

Alora Orr is a senior at May River High School in Bluffton, South Carolina and will graduate on May 27th, 2022. Alora hopes to attend the University of South Carolina, Clemson, Wofford, or Auburn in the fall of 2022, pursuing a degree in computer science. After completing her undergraduate education, Alora hopes to go to law school to become a lawyer. During high school, Alora has been involved in various extracurricular school activities including Beta Club, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta, and Environmental Club. In these clubs, she has taken on leadership roles as Vice President of Service of Beta Club, Vice President of Key Club, Vice President of Academic of Mu Alpha Theta, and Treasurer of Environmental Club. Alora has also been involved in National Honor Society, Animal Welfare, Student Ambassadors, and math tutoring. On the May River Varsity Swim Team, Alora won the 50m Freestyle at the State Champion Swim Meet and was given the MVP and GPA award for her efforts. During her senior year, Alora has volunteered in her community by running blood drives, ringing bells for the Salvation Army, and helping roadside trash cleanups. Alora would like to thank the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals for granting her the opportunity of pursuing a higher education.
Member Dependent Scholarship:
Ny'Asia Witter
Ridgeland Hardeeville High School
Ridgeland, SC (Jasper County)
Ny'Asia Witter
Ridgeland Hardeeville High School
Ridgeland, SC (Jasper County)

Ny’Asia Witter is from Ridgeland SC. She is currently a senior at Ridgeland Hardeeville High School and a student at The Technical College of the Lowcountry taking dual enrollment classes. Ny’Asia is a member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, and is also a student government representative for her senior class. Outside of school, Ny’Asia is a member of the Jasper County 4-H club. She is an honor student with a 4.6 GPA, also in the top 3 of her class. Ny’Asia is OSHA certified and serves as the team manager for the Varsity Girls’ Basketball team. She also volunteers at her community food bank. After graduating high school, Ny’Asia plans to attend South Carolina State University for an Early Childhood Education degree. Ny’Asia is honored to be selected as the SCAEOP member dependent scholarship recipient. She is the daughter of Walter Witter and Sheila Wright. Sheila is a SCAEOP member from Jasper County.
Ny’Asia Witter is from Ridgeland SC. She is currently a senior at Ridgeland Hardeeville High School and a student at The Technical College of the Lowcountry taking dual enrollment classes. Ny’Asia is a member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, and is also a student government representative for her senior class. Outside of school, Ny’Asia is a member of the Jasper County 4-H club. She is an honor student with a 4.6 GPA, also in the top 3 of her class. Ny’Asia is OSHA certified and serves as the team manager for the Varsity Girls’ Basketball team. She also volunteers at her community food bank. After graduating high school, Ny’Asia plans to attend South Carolina State University for an Early Childhood Education degree. Ny’Asia is honored to be selected as the SCAEOP member dependent scholarship recipient. She is the daughter of Walter Witter and Sheila Wright. Sheila is a SCAEOP member from Jasper County.
For more information about the Student Scholarship, please contact:
Sharon Price sprice@chesterfieldschools.org