THIS YEAR'S RECIPIENT

Kayla Adams & Felicia Adams

Kayla Adams and Felicia Adams are natives of Hopkins, SC. Both these young ladies are products of Richland County School District One. After completing their secondary education in 2016 and 2019, both young ladies went on to pursue higher education. Felicia (pictured to the right) went on to pursue higher education at Midlands Technical College to receive a degree in Early Childhood Education. Felicia enjoys making an impact on younger children at an early age which she believes is one of the most important parts of individuals lifespan. With much hope, she hopes to continue her education and impact many other children with much love and laughter. Kayla (pictured to the left) pursued higher education at the University of South Carolina – Columbia, where she maintained her academics through making the Dean’s and President’s List. Kayla received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Health in Spring 2020 and currently is a candidate for a MPH degree in Health Education, Promotion, and Behavior at the University of South Carolina – Columbia. Kayla enjoys studying public health as one day she believes she will make a great impact to ensure many people around her are given the opportunity to live a great quality of life. Kayla and Felicia are advocates for the James R. Clark Sickle Cell Memorial Foundation where each year they join as one team to raise awareness and funds to support those like themselves to attend college. Both young ladies are previous and current recipients of the James R Clark Sickle Cell Memorial Foundation Scholarship.