The Sanilac County Community Foundation is pleased to announce Emily Newland as one of the 2024 recipients of the Terry and Jackie Reid Scholarship.
Emily is the daughter of Gary and Kerri Newland and a graduate of Marlette High School. She was involved in YAC (Youth Advisory Council), National Honor Society, Varsity Softball, Varsity Basketball, and Student Council. She also accumulated numerous volunteer hours. Emily is attending Central Michigan University pursuing a bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a minor in Leadership.
The Terry and Jackie Reid Scholarship was established as a tribute to the Reid Family for their significant and positive influence on students across the Thumb. Terry Reid was a long-time basketball coach, teacher, and athletics administrator at Marlette Community Schools. The Reid Family is also deeply involved in programs administered by Heaven Sent Ministries and the First United Methodist Church. In addition to the meaningful impact the Reid Family has made on the community, this scholarship honors their grandson, Kyle Hall, who passed in July 2011, just weeks after graduating. The Terry and Jacki Reid Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Marlette High School who embody the best qualities of a student-athlete, much like Kyle was. Candidates must be student-athletes in good standing during at least their junior and senior years and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. Preference given to students planning to major in Education in college.
This scholarship is administered through the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF). For more information on scholarship opportunities through the Sanilac County Community Foundation, contact the Community Foundation office at 810-648-3634.
