In the past 20 years, the Southern Pines Masonic Lodge #484 has awarded scholarships to graduating students of local high schools.
The committee rewards achievement based on demonstrated year-to-year improvement, overcoming adversity, financial need, determination to go to college, and endorsement of multiple influencers in our community.
For 2021, the winner of the $2,000 scholarship went to SaraJane Carty from Union Pines High School.
SaraJane will attend Sandhills Community College and continue toward a degree in psychology.
Courtesy photo/Contributed.