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2024 APGA Scholarship

Award Recipients

ach year, the Alabama Propane Gas Association
offers three scholarships to three deserving stu- APGA
dents from Alabama's propane industry. APGA
Ereceived several applications from exceptional
young students across the state. The APGA Scholarship
Selection Committee then chooses the scholarship
recipients through a blind selection process. The 2024
APGA Scholarship recipients for the Don Haden Schol-
arship, William "Bill" Montgomery Scholarship, and the
David Reaves Scholarship have been chosen. Please
continue reading to learn more about these excep-
tional young students and how they plan to use their
scholarship awards to achieve their goals.
Don Haden Scholarship
Rylee Holloway is the daughter of Amy Hollo- demonstrated the ability to motivate and guide a team
way of Roanoke, Alabama. Rylee graduated from Wad- towards shared goals. Rylee credits her strong sense of
ley High School in 2021 with a 3.08 GPA. She plans to responsibility as a guiding principle in her academic and
attend Southern Union Community College to become personal life, as she recognizes the impact her actions
a Veterinary Technician. While in high school, Rylee ex- have on the world around her and takes responsibility
hibited a strong work ethic and strong leadership skills. for them. She also said that her sense of responsibility
She worked as an intern at Superior Gas in Roanoke, goes beyond her to encompass her commitment to
participated in Varsity Softball, Varsity Volleyball, and social and environmental causes.
Varsity Track and Field. Aside from athletic endeavors, "The financial support provided by this schol-
she also found time to dedicate her talents as the Edi- arship will enable me to focus more fully on my aca-
tor of the Yearbook, a reporter for the Future Farmers demic pursuit and extracurricular activities, allowing
of America and the Student Government Association, me to unlock my full potential." - Rylee Holloway
while also participating in Key Club, Fellowship of Chris-
tian Athletes. Rylee was also a Chamber of Commerce Rylee believes her work ethic, strong leadership
Ambassador and an ASF Student Ambassador. skills, and sense of responsibility are the driving forces
behind her successes. She said that this scholarship
This exceptional young lady was also nom- opportunity will further empower her to harness these
inated for the Youth Leadership Award in Randolph leadership qualities, and allow her to make a positive
County. Rylee's high school English teacher said, "Her impact in her life and the programs she participates in.
commitment to excellence, coupled with her positive
attitude and strong interpersonal skills truly set her William "Bill" Montgomery Scholarship
apart." Brian Segrest from Superior Gas said that she Ian Hadaway is the son of Michael Hadaway
is a "well-rounded individual with high moral character of Gardendale, Alabama. Ian graduated from Garden-
who loves her family, community, and strives to excel in dale High School with a 4.22 GPA. Ian plans to attend
all her endeavors." Wallace State Community College. He hopes to have a
Rylee said that throughout her academic and career in engineering some day.
athletic journey, she sought out opportunities to help, During his time at Gardendale High School,
lead, and inspire others. Whether serving as the cap- Ian received awards for his academic achievements,
tain of the Wadley High School Varsity Softball team or was recognized as a valedictorian for his class, won
becoming the editor for the yearbook, she consistently an achievement award for academic excellence from

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