Dr. Deborah Williams, Vice-President of Zonta Franklin Area (right) presented Anne Marie Moore, of Highlands, with her scholarship certificate at Dry Falls.
The Zonta Club of the Franklin Area has selected Anne Marie Moore, of Highlands to be the recipient of their Young Women in Public Affairs $500 scholarship.
This award is a statewide award, given annually to a high school senior girl who demonstrates leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic activities.
Moore is President of the Student Body at the Highlands High School. She plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill in the fall where she hopes to pursue a business administration degree with a minor in Spanish.
Her experiences during high school included playing music with other young people for nursing home residents, fostering dogs for the humane society and participating in Interact Club (junior Rotary), taking a special interest in Bolivia.
She helped raise funds for the orphanage in Bolivia where her sister was working. She has recently donated to Vecinos, a local organization helping our immigrant farm workers, and she plans to continue her service work focusing on immigrant issues.
Moore’s application is now eligible for consideration for Zonta International awards at the district level.
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals, empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. The YWPA scholarship program’s goal is to encourage young women to engage in public affairs by recognizing leadership abilities and a commitment to community service.