DOUGLAS STUDENT RECEIVES ABAC SCHOLARSHIP

Noelia Ruiz, a sophomore business administration major from Douglas, was recently awarded the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia Scholarship for the 2002 - 03 academic year at Abraham Baldwin College. The scholarship will cover full tuition and fees for one academic year.

Ruiz, a 2001 graduate of Coffee County High School, is active in the Circle K Club, the Sabor Latino Dancers, and the International Club. She was also selected as Miss MASDA (Minority Academic Social Development Association) 2001.

The scholarship is funded by the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia Foundation, a charitable organization established and funded by Georgia’s wholesale liquor and wine distributors. Fred B. Kitchens, Jr. serves as Executive Director, General Counsel for the Atlanta-based organization.

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