REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

REACH SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS

The North Cobb Rotary Club has once again adopted a rising eighth grade student from a middle school in north Cobb, who can benefit from helping hands. Through the Cobb Schools Foundation and their partnership with REACH Georgia, up to eight students from any Cobb County middle school may qualify to receive a scholarship that will provide them with a sizeable scholarship towards their post-secondary education.

For every $4,000 raised through the Cobb Schools Foundation, REACH Georgia will provide matching funds in the amount of $6,000, for a total of a $10,000 scholarship. This opportunity is provided as a needs-based scholarship, requiring good behavior, good grades, and having a coachable attitude.

2021/22 North Cobb Rotary President, Joe Stockman shared that, “our rotary club is excited to support a scholarship that essentially more than doubles itself by the time the student is graduating. No other investment has ever seen earnings like that, but more importantly we are thrilled to invest in students who are attending schools that our members are near and volunteer with.”

The student selected this year attends Pine Mountain Middle School, where the North Cobb Rotary recently volunteered for an outdoor service project that provided a refresh to the Jack Hensley Memorial Garden.

Principal David Nelson is looking forward to celebrating the 2022/23 REACH Student in an upcoming ceremony to be held at Pine Mountain Middle School.

If you would like to learn more about the REACH Scholar Program, check it out here.

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Gerald Shelton Perseverance Award

By Kiara Garcia • March 11, 2026

Gerald Shelton Perseverance Scholarship A Memorial Tribute Honoring the Life of Gerald Shelton Gerald Shelton was a man defined by kindness, quiet strength, and a deep belief in the power of education. Throughout his life, he treated others with generosity and respect, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. For ten years, Mr. Shelton faced the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease with remarkable perseverance. Even as the disease progressed, the love and dedication he inspired in his family remained constant. His journey became a powerful example of resilience, patience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Mr. Shelton believed that education opens doors and creates opportunities. He valued learning not only for the knowledge it provides, but for the confidence and determination it builds in young people as they shape their futures. A Legacy of Perseverance In honor of Gerald Shelton’s life and the perseverance he demonstrated during his battle with Alzheimer’s disease, the Cobb Schools Foundation is proud to establish the Gerald Shelton Perseverance Scholarship . This scholarship reflects the values Mr. Shelton lived by — resilience, determination, and the belief that education can help students overcome obstacles and reach their goals. The Gerald Shelton Perseverance Scholarship will support students who demonstrate the courage to keep moving forward when life becomes difficult. It celebrates young people who show determination, strength of character, and commitment to continue pursuing their education despite challenges. Continuing His Legacy Through this scholarship, Gerald Shelton’s legacy will live on in the lives of students who embody the same perseverance he showed throughout his life. Each recipient will carry forward his spirit of resilience — proving that when challenges arise, perseverance can lead the way to opportunity and hope. We are deeply grateful to Joy Doss, President of the Cobb Schools Foundation, and her family for honoring her daddy's life in a way that will inspire and support students for generations to come.