May 17, 2024 – Join us in congratulating the 2024 recipient of the Katie Herzog scholarship, Alexcia McNair, who will be graduating from Franklin County Schools (FCS) this spring. The scholarship will award her $2000 towards college tuition. On Tuesday, May 21, Alexcia joined Apalachicola Riverkeeper staff for a reception and boating trip to celebrate her academic achievements.
The Katie Herzog award celebrates the life of Katie Herzog who was a longtime high school educator, along with her husband, Tom Herzog, and an avid supporter of Apalachicola Riverkeeper. Katie was engaged with the Apalachicola River Blueway map and National Scenic Trail projects and regularly attended Apalachicola Riverkeeper events, greeting guests with her beaming smile. Former Apalachicola Riverkeeper Executive Director, Georgia Ackerman, describes Katie as, “…the epitome of putting care into action in protecting our region’s precious natural resources, especially the Apalachicola River and Bay.”
Scholarship awardees are selected by a committee that considers students holistically, looking at their academic, leadership, and personal life experiences. Alexcia exemplifies a student who is committed both to her academic studies and her community, with her involvement in a wide variety of organizations. She is a member of the National Honors Society, Beta Club, has served as the president of the Student Government Association, and was awarded Miss Franklin County High School title this year by her peers. In addition, she’s shown leadership skills as the co-captain of the Varsity volleyball team and was awarded the Citizen of the Month award. Secondary Assistant Principal, Tara Kink, says in her letter of recommendation,
“Alexcia is a role model in her academic classes. She is punctual, takes pride in submitting her best work, and collaborates efficiently with her classmates. She also exhibits natural leadership abilities both on and off the court. As a teammate and captain, she works hard and pushes those around her to raise their bar. She is someone I can always count on to be responsible and mindful of others.”
Join us in congratulating Alexcia McNair! We are excited to hear of all she accomplishes in her future endeavors.