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The New River Community Action Board of Directors
presented the annual George Ducker Memorial
Scholarship Award to Vera Villanueva on May
19, 2016. Villanueva received a $500 scholarship
in recognition of her academic achievements,
extracurricular activities and community service.
A Blacksburg High School graduate, Villanueva
challenged herself with honors, dual-enrolled, and
Advanced Placement courses. Her leadership in the
National Art Honors Society included fund-raising efforts
for victims of the Nepal earthquake. During spring of
her senior year, Villanueva received recognition as a
National Merit Semifinalist. Following a year off to focus
on her art portfolio, she will attend Yale University.
Each year New River Community Action presents the
George Ducker Memorial Scholarship Award in
memory of the late Reverend George Ducker, pastor
of the Presbyterian Church of Radford, member of the
Radford City School Board and member of the New
River Community Action Board of Directors from 1986-
1992.
Vera Villanueva is presented the 2016 George Ducker Memorial
Scholarship Award by John McEnhill, NCRA Board Chairman.
“You don’t live in a world all your own.
Your brothers are here, too.”
ALBERT SCHWEITZER
New River Community Action recognizes
Scholarship Award winner