Scholarship Awards Luncheon April 9, 2026
Historical Society of Topsail Island Announces 2026 Scholarship Contest Winners
Luncheon Lecture
April 9, 2026 11:00 AM
The Historical Society of Topsail Island is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 scholarship contest!
Eligible applicants included graduating seniors from Dixon High School and Topsail High School attendance areas, as well as Early College and homeschooled students residing within these districts. To qualify, students needed an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Participants showcased their historical knowledge by selecting a significant event from Onslow or Pender County and presenting their research in one of four formats: a written essay (750 words or more), an original piece of art, an original song, or original poetry. Each submission was evaluated based on its depth of understanding and its ability to convey the historical importance of the chosen event.
We commend all students who took part in preserving and celebrating local history through their creativity and scholarship!
The students this year are seniors from Topsail High School. Below are their names and
project titles:
- Camren Reaves – Essay – The Legend of the Washington Oak: How Ham and a Tree Shaped Hampstead’s Identity
- Lily Rumley – Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Linocut Art Prints and Essay
- Anna Swan – Essay – Anchored to the Past – The Sloop Point Plantation
- Shane Taylor – The William H. Sumner: A Shipwreck, A Death, and a Mystery Buried in the Sands
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