The Rhododendron Festival Scholarship is a program organized and managed by a group of volunteer community members looking to help make a difference in our community by working with a royalty court consisting of a King or Queen, 1 or 2 Prince(s) or Princess(es) depending on the number of candidates. The focus is on selecting those who will serve as ambassadors of the East Jefferson County area. The winner is selected through a candidacy process which includes training meetings, speaking appearances, obtaining monetary sponsorship, selling festival pins, and engagement in community service.
2024 Royalty
2024 Royalty Tea
The candidates are Paige Govia and Rosie Schmucker (shown left and right above). Queen Melody Douglas was also present at the tea. A BIG THANKS goes out to Quench Waterfront Bar for hosting this year’s tea. (Yes, those are yummy cupcakes in shoes!)