Miss. KaMya Montgomery is a first-year student at Winston – Salem State University. Riley Hill Lodge No. 7224 gave her a $500 donation to assist with her tuition. We were not aware of her need when Area II had its scholarship contest or we would have entered her. She is the niece of Brother James Parker who is a member of our lodge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Miss. KaMya Montgomery is a first-year student at Winston – Salem State University. Riley Hill Lodge No. 7224 gave her a $500 donation to assist with her tuition. We were not aware of her need when Area II had its scholarship contest or we would have entered her. 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