Previous Joye Law Firm Scholarship Winners

Robert Clayton Hogston, Goose Creek High School
Ranked in the top 10 of his class at Goose Creek High School, Robert Hogston was a member of the National Honor Society and the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. He received multiple citizenship awards, Gator Pride Academic Awards, and “A” Honor Roll awards as well as being named a Newberry Scholar and receiving the Reserve Officer Training Corps AMVETS Medal. Robert plans to study biology and environmental science at either College of Charleston or Charleston Southern University. Click here to read Robert’s essay.

Desireé L. Porcher, Hanahan High
Student-athlete Desireé Porcher lettered in track and field while earning exemplary grades at Hanahan High School. Desireé was a member of the school’s National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Future Educators of America (vice president), Upward Bound Math and Science Center, and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Color Guard (co-captain). She will attend Charleston Southern University, where she will major in elementary education and minor in psychology.
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Timothy B. Tucker II, Summerville High School
In addition to achieving academic excellence, Summerville High School student Timothy Tucker worked for a co-op program for the Dorchester School District, where he handled public relations. He is a member of the American Choral Directors Association’s Honors Men's Choir and the All-State Honors Choir. He also is an assistant musician and a volunteer for the South Carolina Association of Community Development Corporations. Timothy will attend Winthrop University and plans to pursue a career in music education. Click here to read Timothy’s essay.

Randesha Johnson, James Island Charter High School
With plans to pursue forensic pathology at Barry University, Randesha Johnson of James Island Charter High School participated in the school’s track and field team, spirit club, academic club, and math club. She received the Who’s Who Among the Nation of American High School Students award and is a member of the St. James Presbyterian Youth Organization. Click here to read Randesha’s essay.

2008 Joye Law Firm Scholarship Recipients

Amanda Fox, Hanahan High School
Hanahan High School student Amanda Fox participated in choir, band, handbells, brass ensembles, the debate team, and drama in addition to having an outstanding academic career. Amanda is also an accomplished athlete—she lettered in volleyball, softball, and basketball in addition to playing soccer, as well as working as a math tutor. Amanda also volunteered for Lowcountry Orphan Relief and volunteers as a leader in a children’s Bible program, a nursery at church, a soccer coach, a piano teacher, and a volleyball coach. Amanda will be attending Charleston Southern University and plans to pursue a career in law.

Samantha Dorsey, Goose Creek High School
A member of National Honor Society and Skills USA, Samantha Dorsey was ranked second in her class and was involved with cross country, cheerleading, and track and field while attending Goose Creek High. She also worked as a coach for Davita’s Funtastic Gymnastics in addition to serving as the head teacher for a local chapter of Pioneer Clubs. Samantha applied to nine schools and was accepted to all of them. She will be attending Newberry College in Newberry, S.C., and plans to pursue a career in law.

Nicholas Cleveland, Summerville High School
Taking just three years to complete high school, Nicholas Cleveland maintained a 4.3 GPA while taking Honors and Advanced Placement classes. He also was a member of the French Honor Club, Quest, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, the National Society of High School Scholars, the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, and the National Youth Leadership Forum. He was also nominated for the French Honor Club People to People Ambassador in addition to receiving academic letters and being named a South Carolina National Scholar. Nicholas also served as a tutor to his peers and was a volunteer for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Attending Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., Nicholas will pursue a career in aeronautical engineering.

Synetria Jones, Summerville High School
Named “Most Effective Attorney” in both rounds of the 2007 Mock Trial Competition, Synetria Jones maintained an impressive academic career while balancing several extracurricular activities. In addition to being named Captain of Prosecution during Mock Trial and participating in Senior Club, Ling Crew, and Dance Team, Synetria was also involved with Delta GMA and was the lead singer for the St. Luke Baptist Church Youth Choir. She also worked with the Dorchester School District Two, assisting with office attendance. Synetria will be attending Columbia College in Columbia, S.C., and will study political science with plans on becoming a lawyer.

Kimberly L. Dodson, Goose Creek High
Kimberly has an outstanding academic record. As a student, she served as a member of the senior board, junior board, student council, and marching and concert bands. She also served as a member of the yearbook committee and was the yearbook editor from 2006 – 2007. Additionally, she was selected to attend Palmetto Girls State, a one-week leadership and citizenship training program created to further educate outstanding high-school students about state and local government. She twice received the student of the month award, received the Gator Pride award on three occasions, and was nominated as a homecoming queen candidate. Kimberly plans to attend college in South Carolina and pursue a degree in nursing and focus her future career in neonatology.

Joseph L. Bishop, Hanahan High
Aside from his outstanding academic achievement—which includes membership in the National Honor Society, being on both the A Honor Roll and the A and B Honor Roll, and being selected as a Biology Merit Exam participant—Joseph’s other activities include participation in the school’s Robotics, Science, and Spanish clubs. Also, he served on the school’s student council and served as its senior class president from 2006 – 2007. Additionally, he lettered in the varsity track and field team and was also a Wendy’s High School Heisman nominee. His community involvement includes being an American Red Cross blood donor and a member of a Christian teen group, as well as helping to feed the homeless. Joseph will attend Clemson University, where he plans to pursue a business management or pre-law curriculum.

JoLisa D. Dickson, North Charleston High
As the salutatorian for the 2007 graduating class, JoLisa has an outstanding academic record and was a member of the National Beta Club and the National Honor Society, and was student council vice president and senior board secretary. She was actively involved in basketball and served as her school’s women’s basketball team captain. In addition to working two jobs, JoLisa participated in community volunteer activities, including Toys for Tots, the Special Olympics, and her church’s food bank. Additionally, she coached girl’s baseball and basketball at the Danny Jones Recreation Department. JoLisa plans to attend the University of South Carolina, where she will pursue a pre-law curriculum.

Joseph P. Current, Summerville High
In addition to academic achievement, Joseph was involved in extracurricular activities, including his high school’s band and Beta Club, the Boy Scouts of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the German Club. Joseph achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and built a puppy playpen at the Frances R. Willis Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for his Eagle Scout project. He is the recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution 2007 Good Citizen Award and is also the recipient of the Integrity Character Trait Award. Joseph plans to attend Clemson University, where he will pursue animal and pre-veterinarian sciences to achieve his future goal of becoming a veterinarian.
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Alishia Jenkins, Goose Creek High School
University of South Carolina

Randy Barrineau, Hanahan High School
University of South Carolina

Megan Clark, North Charleston High School
Charleston Southern University

Shea Sellers, Summerville High School
Clemson University