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4 The Alabama Power Foundation has awarded scholarships to 21 students to attend college, trade or technical school. This is the foundation's 25th consecutive year for the scholarship program. "In these challenging times, education is essential," said foundation President John Hudson. "We are proud to assist these outstanding students as they continue their studies and build a solid foundation for future success." The $2,500 scholarships are awarded to dependent children of active, retired or deceased Alabama Power employees. Winners are selected based on academic merit and other factors by an independent organization, International Scholarship and Tuition Services. The award is renewable for the number of years normally required to complete an undergraduate degree, provided the honoree makes satisfactory academic progress. Since 1991, the foundation has awarded more than $4 million in scholarships, helping about 1,000 students pursue their higher education goals. Kelsey Hixon of Grove Hill is the winner of the Presidential Scholarship, which provides full tuition for four years to an Alabama institution of higher learning. The Clarke County High School graduate is the daughter of Laura Hixon, a customer service representative in the Thomasville Office. The 2015 scholarship winners, the school the student attended this past spring and their Alabama Power parent or guardian are: • Kelsey Baird, Sylacauga High School, Sammy Baird, Gaston Steam Plant • AnnaKatherine Clarke, Shades Mountain Independent Church, Chuck Clarke, Corporate Headquarters • Hallie Davis, Prattville High School, Hal Davis, Prattville Crew Headquarters • Hunter Davis, Holtville High School, Rod Davis, Wetumpka Crew Headquarters • Chandler Gann, Carbon Hill High School, Christian Gann, Jasper Office • Stephen Gilliland, Oakman High School, Keith Gilliland, Miller Steam Plant • Brady Graves, Chilton County High School, Kenneth Trammell, Corporate Headquarters • Robert Green, Thomasville High School, Rachelle Green, Barry Steam Plant • Regan Holcombe, Central High School of Clay County, Meredith Holcombe, Roanoke Office • Emily Martin, Marbury High School, Glenn Martin, Southern Division Complex • Cameron Martindale, Chelsea High School, Lisa Martindale, Logan Martin Dam • Hannah McAdams, home-school, Toya Williams, General Services Complex • Alexis McGann, Collegiate High at Chattanooga State Community College, Mac McGann, Corporate Headquarters • Matthew McKay, Walker High School, William McKay, Gorgas Steam Plant • Morgan Miller, Thorsby High School, Lane Miller, General Services Complex • J. Michael Murphree, Saint James School, Jim Murphree, Southern Division Office • Anna Pearson, Stanhope Elmore High School, Dea Ann Pearson, Southern Division • Tariah Reynolds, Childersburg High School, Marquis Marbury, Oak Grove • Jonathan Sims, Pell City High School, James Sims, retired, Gaston Steam Plant • Tucker Sparks, Loveless Academic Magnet, Greg Sparks, Montgomery. Foundation awards scholarships to 21 standout students statewide EDUCATION Southern Division recipients were honored in Montgomery.

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