Phyllis Hope Miller Scholarship Recipients Announced

Phyllis Hope Miller, daughter of A.J. Miller, Jr. and the late Jimmie Hayter Miller, passed away as a result of cancer on May 6, 1976, just days before her graduation from Patrick Henry High School. Her battle with cancer had taken her to medical centers throughout Virginia, but a diagnosis proved difficult and treatment was unsuccessful. In memory of his beloved daughter, Mr. A.J. Miller, Jr. is now assisting in funding the Phyllis Hope Miller Scholarships.

The scholarships became an annual event for the Foundation beginning with the 2005-2006 school year. Applicants themselves must have been diagnosed with cancer or must have a parent/guardian or sibling who has experienced cancer.

The Board of Directors of Cancer Outreach Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the Phyllis Hope Miller Scholarship to the following students for the 2008-2009 academic year:

Mahmoud Amine of Science Hill High School who plans to attend East Tennessee State University

Joseph Andrew Barnes of Abingdon High School who plans to attend Northeast State Technical Institute

Robert Owen Carroll of Dobyns-Bennett High School who plans to attend Savannah College of Design/Art

Kendra Shea Hooker of Abingdon High School who plans to attend Virginia Highlands Community College or East Tennessee State University

Monica Harris of Council High School who plans to attend Southwest Virginia Community College

Brittany N. Heath of Marion High School who plans to attend Virginia Tech or Radford University

Emerald Lauzon of John S. Battle High School who plans to attend University of Virginia at Wise

Tyler Martin of Marion High School who plans to attend Radford University

Joshua B. Reedy of Honaker High School who plans to attend Southwest Virginia Community College

Courtney Rose of Clintwood High School who plans to attend PT/SE of Kentucky

Jamie Delle Sprowles of Abingdon High School who plans to attend Virginia Highlands Community College

Abigail D. Thomas of Lebanon High School who plans to attend Southwest Virginia Community College

Those interested in applying for the 2009-2010 school year should complete an application available from their guidance counselor or visit the Foundation web site at www.canceroutreachfoundation.com.