Scholarship recipients

In honor of Carter’s life and legacy, we proudly recognize the following students who carry his spirit forward.

2026 Recipients

  • Headshot Margie Jurkuta

    Addison Delaney

    Class of 2026
    Attending Shenandoah University
    Addison supported the Adaptive PE program at PHS and organized an adaptive basketball clinic open to all Powhatan Medford league basketball players. She holds a extensive list of academic honors and community volunteer support activities. Addison is planning to continue her basketball career and pursue a degree in special education at Shenandoah University.

  • Headshot Jeff Jurkuta

    Marnie Garland

    Class of 2026
    Attending James Madison University
    Marnie supported the Adaptive PE program at PHS. She holds an extensive list of academic honors including the Golden Spear in Early Childhood Education. She is also very active in community service support activities. Marnie is a graduating student of a special education teacher and planning to pursue a degree in special education

  • Headshot Victoria Anderson

    Mazie Harmon

    Class of 2026
    Attending Longwood University
    Mazie was Carter’s buddy, working with him daily and helping him.  She has supported students with special needs during her time attending PHS.  Mazie holds many academic honors including the Napkin award for Philanthropic Service and Excellence.  Mazie is a graduating student of a special education teacher.

  • Headshot Erin Schultz

    Rebecca Walter

    Class of 2026
    Attending Longwood University
    Rebecca is part of multiple honor societies and active in community service. She has supported Special Olympics, Animal Shelter Yard work, and Color a Cure Run during her years at PHS. Rebecca is planning to pursue a degree in special education at Longwood University.

  • Headshot Ellen Satko

    Valentina Shultz

    Class of 2026
    Attending Brightpoint Community College awaiting a spot at Virginia Tech
    Valentina has an extensive list of community service and academic honors including supporting Special Olympics and participating in multiple honor societies. She has been has been engaged with supporting special needs throughout her high school years. Valentina is planning to pursue a degree in special education.