Three county graduates receive Byrd Scholarship Awards

Three Charles County Public Schools Class of 2008 graduate's were named Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholars by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Eric Leadbetter, valedictorian of Maurice J. McDonough High School, Angela Maki, a graduate of Westlake High School, and Abe Massad, valedictorian La Plata High School, will receive grant awards of up to $1,500 annually for four years of undergraduate study.

MSDE selected 109 award recipients from more than 500 nominees. Nominees are chosen by their school principal and are ranked in the top 1 percent of their graduating class. The program is designed to promote student excellence and achievement and recognizes exceptional students who show promise of continued excellence as they pursue higher education. Scholars were named in all counties in Maryland, as well as at private schools.