Zach Flagg, a senior at Dodge County High School, recently signed a full scholarship to attend the Georgia Military College. 

Flagg received the State Service Scholarship, a merit based scholarship for which recipients compete based on their academic preparation for college, leadership, participation in extra-curricular activities, and desire to serve in the Georgia Army National Guard.

The scholarship is a full two-year scholarship that pays for tuition, fees, uniforms, room, board and books.

It’s worth over two years is approximately $35,000. In addition, Flagg will make approximately $20,000 in pay and benefits from the Guard, Veterans Administration, and ROTC over the two years of college. Pictured is Zach (center) with his Mother, Shirley Flagg, and Father, Grover Flagg. 

On May 7, 2013, Dodge County High School Tennis Player, Virginia Hargrove, signed a tennis scholarship with Middle Georgia State College.

Hargrove has been on the AB Honor Roll all four of her high school years. This gifted student is a member of BETA Club, FBLA and Skills USA.

The Christian athlete also plays a major role in her church and has been on the Bank of Eastman Jr. Board of Directors during her junior and senior years.

Hargrove began her high school tennis career with the role of Rising Star in 9th grade.

During her sophomore year, she received the MVP Singles award for Tennis, which she received again in her junior year. She is currently wrapping up her senior year on the Varsity team, and is planning to continue her career at Middle Georgia Sate College.  

By Sarahlyn Joines