IOP Exchange Club Oyster Roast to benefit youth education By Robbie Berg 15 IslandVibesIOP.com WELCOME TO 3002 CAMERON BLVD. 843-886-9600 carrollrealtyinc.com Meet your home base for your next Isle of Palms getaway! A newly renovated luxury property a couple of minute’s walk from the beach. This is the ultimate place for a family and their Fur Babies! Guests get to enjoy the gourmet kitchen and all the high-end touches. Call us directly and one of the Carroll Realty team will help you plan your perfect vacation PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS - Pet Friendly (Weight and Breed Restrictions) - Newly Renovated - A short walk to the Beach - In ground Pool - Beautifully Landscaped Fenced Yard - Chefs Kitchen - $250 Credit towards Beach Gear (On 3 to 14 night stays) The Isle of Palms Exchange Club is holding their annual Oyster Roast on March 8 at the Isle of Palms Exchange Club from 2-6 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the organization’s Youth and Scholarships Program of Service, which in addition to funding scholarships, provides environmental educational field trips to Lowcountry Youth Services students and their mentors, and supports local soccer, baseball and basketball teams and two Boy Scouts troops. In 2024, $35,500 was awarded to 10 youth providing scholarships for their post-high school education, in addition to four middle school students to help fund their nonprofit work in their communities. Scholarships are awarded in three different categories including Youth of the Year, for which applicants must demonstrate excellence in leadership, community service and academics. A.C.E. Scholarships are awarded to seniors who have made a dramatic change in their attitudes and performance during high school while overcoming adversity in their lives. When awarding scholarships, a committee must determine who is most deserving on many different levels. But often after the scholarships are awarded there is the question of whether students will succeed in their educational endeavors. So with this question on her mind Pam Shaw, co-chairman of the Youth and Scholarships Program, decided to follow up with the 2024 scholarship awardees and see what they were doing one year later. She learned that they have continued to excel and move toward fulfilling their academic dreams. A.C.E. AWARD WINNER Joel graduated from Summerville High School with Distinguished Honors. While in high school he participated in the school’s FIRST Robotics competition for two years and the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club through Lowcountry Youth Services. When Joel was 8 years old, he was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Dealing with this during childhood and in school was very difficult; however, due to his determination in staying healthy and taking his medications, he excelled academically and socially while holding leadership positions and maintaining a high grade point average throughout high school. Joel applied for the IOP Exchange A.C.E. scholarship and was one of three winners in this category. He is now attending Trident Technical College and is on the dean’s list and working toward a degree in mechatronics with an automation specialty. YOUTH OF THE YEAR Hailey graduated from Philip Simmons High School and wanted to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to follow her dreams of receiving a college degree in health and human services with a certification in ultrasound technology to help women grow their families. Hailey also set her sights on competing on the collegiate level in cross country and track. What struck the selection committee was her dedication to her community, helping with meals for the homeless and volunteering at an animal shelter while maintaining a 5.2 weighted grade point average. Hailey currently is a member of UNC’s cross country and track team and holds a 4.0 GPA. For tickets, visit ticketstripe.com/OysterRoast. COMMUNITY
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