MAAAC Awards $10,000 In Scholarships For Five Students

Ken Cooper • May 10, 2024

Five Orange Beach Seniors Win MAAAC Scholarships

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The Orange Beach Makos Academics, Arts, and Athletics Club (MAAAC) distributed $10,000 in scholarship awards to five graduating high school seniors. The scholarships aim to support academic success and future growth for students in Orange Beach, Alabama.


According to the club's president, Matt Fetner, "These scholarships show just how much this community supports our students." The awards recognize excellent students as part of MAAAC's mission.


Recipients Honored for Excellence

Each of the following students received a $2,000 scholarship award:


  • Falyn Beebe
  • Grant Bilbo
  • Amelia Edgeworth
  • Lillie Law
  • Shelby Zimmerman


The funds were raised through community events, volunteers, business partners, parents, and individual donors who want to improve opportunities for local K-12 students.

Over $1.5 Million Raised Since 2019


Since its founding in 2019, MAAAC has raised and distributed more than $1.5 million to support academic, artistic, and athletic programs in Orange Beach schools.


The organization sponsors fundraisers throughout the year to generate scholarship money. Those interested in getting involved or contributing can visit www.obmaaac.org or contact Development Coordinator Melaine Bennett at melainebennett@obmaaac.org.

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