WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Four high school seniors from Craighead County officially enrolled at Williams Baptist University on Thursday, April 4, as part of a special ceremony known as VIP Registration. Addison Escue, Destiny Hale, Emily Harris, and Logan Romack all shook the hand of Williams President Dr. Stan Norman as they received their academic scholarship to WBU, a reward 12 years in the making.
Hale and Harris are both seniors at Westside High School. Hale is the daughter of Ricky and Becky Hale of Bono. Harris is the daughter of Trevor Harris of Bono.
Romack is a senior at Brookland High School. Romack is the son of Timothi and Rhonda Romack of Brookland.
Escue is a senior and is homeschooled. Escue is the daughter of Jeremy and Amanda Escue of Jonesboro.
Following their academic recognition, they officially enrolled for the upcoming fall semester, creating their class schedules and receiving their student IDs. They also participated in a student-life fair where they were able to meet with representatives from academic departments and other groups they will interact with on campus.
“You are being recognized on this stage today for the accomplishment you have achieved and you are receiving a certificate that recognizes your hard work,” WBU president Dr. Stan Norman said. “In four years you will walk across this same stage and receive another certificate signifying your accomplishments here at WBU in the form of a college diploma. We can’t wait to see who you will become here and beyond. Welcome.”
Approximately 40 incoming WBU freshmen traveled to the Walnut Ridge campus for the VIP event.
Williams is a private, Christian university in Walnut Ridge.
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