By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer
Last week, almost 600 seniors graduated from two area high schools. A collective amount of $7.5 million in scholarships was awarded to the Lowcountry graduates from Battery Creek and Beaufort High schools.
Valedictorian of Battery Creek High School was Allyson Brooke Morgan, who earned a 4.96 grade point average and will attend Brigham Young University in the fall. Theresa Nicole Bishop, who earned a 4.64 grade point average, was salutatorian and will attend Newberry College.
Beaufort High School Valedictorian Marian Rose Hohenwarter earned a 4.88 grade point average. She will attend the University of Virginia. Brittany Megan Baker was salutatorian and earned a 4.79 grade point average. She plans to study at Furman University.
For a complete list of graduates from Battery Creek and Beaufort High schools, visit www.BeaufortIslandNews.com.