Congratulations 2025 Scholarship Recipients!
2025
We are so proud to share this year’s Sunshine Scholarship winners — a group of inspiring students who embody compassion, creativity, and kindness.
🌟 From Princeton Senior High School:
Aryanna Ellison
Charleigh Adkins
Olivia Belcher
Emmee Morrison
Bryce Burgess
🌟 From PikeView High School:
Kacey McPeak
This year, we’ve chosen five recipients from Princeton in honor of Rylee’s graduation year — a special milestone that reminds us of her vibrant light and the love her legacy continues to spread. We are also thrilled to recognize one incredible student from PikeView High School.
To each of you: thank you for choosing kindness. Thank you for choosing to be the #BeTheSunshine.🌻💛
2024
Princeton Senior High School
Congrats to the 2024 PSHS winner of Rylee’s Sunshine Scholarship Heidi Crist. Heidi we are so very proud of everything you are accomplishing. We know Rylee is smiling from Heaven.
Bluefield High School
Erika is a Bluefield High School student, top of her class, a member of the Drama Club, National honor Society, Student Body Vice President. Her teachers describe her as a hard working, determined and a very driven young lady. Congratulations Erika!
2023
Princeton Senior High School
Madison McVey is an exceptional student and active member of various clubs at Princeton Senior High School, including the Marching Tigers, Key club, and Art club. Known for her outstanding academic achievements, she surpasses a 4.0 average in AP and college classes. Madison is highly regarded by her teachers for her aptitude, maturity, character, determination, and above all, kindness. Her passion for art extends beyond her schoolwork, as she generously volunteers her artistic skills for various school programs, leaving a positive impact on our community.
Montcalm High School
Brieanna Skeens, the deserving first-year recipient of this scholarship, holds an impressive academic record as the President of the National Honor Society and a top-ranking student in her class. Demonstrating exceptional writing skills from as early as the 8th grade, she showcases a college-level proficiency. Alongside her involvement in the Key Club, Brieanna is recognized by her teachers as a natural leader. Additionally, her genuine love for animals and plants shines not only through her application, but also in her willingness to assist her neighbors and classmates, reflecting her caring and helpful nature.
Congratulations to all of our winners!