Pegge Haywood Scholarship Winners Announced
The application process awarded scholarships to four outstanding individuals committed to Republican principles. The Scholarships were awarded on May 1st during the monthly Cabarrus Republican General Meeting.
Pegge Haywood was a dedicated and exemplary Cabarrus County citizen. A lifelong Republican, she attended several national conventions as a delegate and owned the Pegge Lee School of Dance for 40 years. In her will, Pegge left a generous gift to the Cabarrus County Republican Party. In honor of Pegge, the GOP board created an annual scholarship award for college-bound high school students who display a commitment to the party through their activities.
The Cabarrus County Republican Party will work hard to ensure that the Pegge Lee Haywood Scholarship continues to encourage and support young people who follow Pegge’s example and dedicate themselves to public service, charitable work, and a commitment to Republican ideals. Donations to the scholarship fund are held in a reserve account and are exclusively used for future scholarship winners.
The Cabarrus County Republican Party will work hard to ensure that the Pegge Lee Haywood Scholarship continues to encourage and support young people who follow Pegge’s example and dedicate themselves to public service, charitable work, and a commitment to Republican ideals. Donations to the scholarship fund are held in a reserve account and are exclusively used for future scholarship winners.
2025 Scholarship Winners Announced
Alexander Petroff - Concord High
Lydia Pope - Central Cabarrus High
Eleanor Evans - Homeschool
Grayson Cook - AL Brown High
Kaelyn Starnes - Cox Mill High
Ethan Mathes - Covenant Classical
Michael Icenhour - Hickory Ridge High
Special thanks to our 2025 Pegge Haywood Scholarship Committee:
- Deborah Bamford, Chair
- Deborah Allen
- Lamarie Austin-Stripling
- Jennifer Bost
- Bubba Hartsell
- Shannon Lancaster
- Clay McGuire
- Brit McIntyre
- Tyler Norris