Rockingham County High's Will Attaway Wins Coveted Morehead-Cain Scholarship

Will Attaway, a senior at Rockingham County High School, has received the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As the class leader for 2024, Attaway was selected from approximately 2,000 national and international candidates. The scholarship provides full funding for undergraduate studies and is awarded to 50 to 75 students annually, following a rigorous selection process that assesses academic achievements, character, and leadership qualities.

Attaway found out he had won the scholarship while preparing for a wrestling match, after checking his email. He was very happy and shared the news with his family, who were at the tournament, including his uncle, a fan of the University of North Carolina. That day, he also won his wrestling match.

Attaway has a 4.7 GPA and is the Student Body Vice President at his high school. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has been enrolled in college-level courses since his sophomore year through a dual enrollment program. He will graduate with both an associate degree and a high school diploma.

In addition to his studies, Attaway is active in his community and participates in sports. He is a member of the Rockingham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and plays key roles on his school's football and wrestling teams. His contributions were significant during the football season, helping his team reach the state playoffs.

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