The Dr. Fred J. Long Jr. Foundation, Inc. presented 5 scholarships to deserving seniors
By Fran Farrer
STATESVILLE, NC – Celebrating 10 years of the Dr. Fred J. Long Jr. Foundation, Inc., the family is assured the late Dr. Long is looking down with pride knowing five 2021 graduates will have aid in reaching their life’s future goals.
Following Dr. Long’s untimely death in 2011 his wife and family founded the Dr. Fred J. Long Jr. Foundation, Inc. knowing his belief in higher education was the road to success. The goal was to create a scholarship for graduating seniors with need of assistance. Initially, the scholarships were only presented to high school graduates of Iredell County but soon grew to include other areas. to assist graduates with sincere need.
Funds for the scholarship were first raised when Long’s sister, Synetta Raye’s husband, Ted Raye began sponsoring golf tournaments which continued for more than five years. In 2021 the family then began getting blessings from colleagues and others, and soon grew to the ability to present five.
Celebrating 10 years of the Foundation, the family is assured the late Dr. Long is looking down with pride knowing five 2021 graduates will have aid in reaching their life’s future goals.
During their Zoom celebration Sunday, September 19, 2021, 5 scholarships were presented to:
Teigan Henderson – Roseview High School in Kentucky – attending Western Kentucky University - Business
Imani Leach – Statesville High School – attending Winston-Salem State University – Nursing major
Dajia Rucker – Cape Fear High School, Fayetteville, NC – North Carolina A&T – Nursing major
Kahleah Gaither – West Iredell High School – The University of Missouri majoring in Journalism
Iyssis Robinson – Mooresville High School – Gardner Webb University – Nursing
Funds for the scholarship were first raised when Long’s sister, Synetta Raye’s husband, Ted Raye began sponsoring golf tournaments which continued for more than five years. In 2021 the family then began getting blessings from colleagues and others, and soon grew to the ability to present five.
