MAAAC Awards $10,000 In Scholarships For Five Students

Five Orange Beach Seniors Win MAAAC Scholarships

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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