Black Diamond HD Awards 12 Students Scholarships to RLC

    Posted by Kendra Gregory on Jun 11, 2024 8:30:00 AM

    In RLC News, Foundation

    MARION, Ill. (June 11, 2024) — For the 15th year, Harley-Davidson (HD) has partnered with local colleges to award students with scholarships. Forty-five high school students received scholarships from Black Diamond HD and community colleges in the area. In total, $45,000 of financial aid was given out this year.

    On April 13 a luncheon at TJ's Diamond Club at the Mt. Dew Park for the 2024 Black Diamond HD scholarship presentation took place.

    High school administration and faculty across the region nominated students for the award. Each scholarship covered $1,000 and was funded by co-owners of Black Diamond Rodney Cabaness and Shad Zimbro and the four community colleges in the region.

    Students who have received a scholarship to attend Rend Lake College include:

    Benton High School: Jace Melvin
    Christopher High School: Briar Rowland
    Hamilton County High School: Riley Jones
    Mt. Vernon High School: Natalie Warren
    Pinckneyville High School: Briana Roberts
    Sesser-Valier High School: Wyatt Loucks
    Thompsonville High School: Olivia Hebbeler
    Waltonville High School: Kaylee Pyszka
    Wayne City High School: Cody Nguyen
    Webber Township High School: Myranda Stoeber
    Woodlawn High School: Emery Sanders
    Zeigler-Royalton High School: Melissa Walter

    Congratulations to those that have received a scholarship!


    About Rend Lake College Foundation: The RLCF works to improve campus life and student success. The gifts provided by generous supporters are invested right back into the community. Contributions range from scholarships and memorials to life estates, real estate, tangible personal property and more. 

    RLCF Contact: Rend Lake College Foundation, 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Phone: (618)-437-5321 Ext. 1214 Email: foundation@rlc.edu