STEELE CREEK NEWS

Olympic Senior Brandon Meeks Awarded Bridge Scholarship

(June 1, 2005) Brandon Meeks of Olympic High School has been awarded The Bridge Scholarship, a four year financial aid package awarded annually to a senior from a high school in Mecklenburg County.

Brandon has a broad background. He will attend Western Carolina University and major in music education. He plans to teach in the public schools. He is the Olympic drum major and has spent his summers at leadership academies--a real testimony to his focus.

Brandon has taken university preparatory courses and concentrated in the culinary arts program, which is a match for his artistic talents. He has competed on the local and regional level in culinary events.

Brandon began his sophomore year working at Carowinds. He currently is an assistant accountant at Bi-Lo. This is a key measure of his integrity and honesty.

The Bridge Foundation of Charlotte presents the scholarship annually to the individual who can best present his or her need for financial aid in order to achieve a specific goal or to participate in a particular program at any accredited college or university in the United States of America.

This is the second year of the Bridge Scholarship, and Olympic is very pleased to have both the first year and the second year recognition.