June 24, 2019, The Islander, Page 3
BHS graduate awarded
2019 Ga Pacific scholarship
More than $12 Million Awarded Since Program Inception
Alexandria (Lexie) Blake, a 2019
graduate of Brunswick High School
has been selected as a recipient of a
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Employ
ees’ Children Scholarship.
This fall, Alexandria will attend the
Lexie Blake
University of Georgia and major in po
litical science. She plans to ultimately
earn a law degree and practice envi
ronmental law.
While at Brunswick High, Alex
andria was active in the BETA club
and National Honor Society, served
on the cheerleading squad and track
team and was the 2019 senior class
president.
Alexandria is the daughter of Kris
tina Blake of Brunswick and Gene
Blake of Vidalia. Kristina is employed
as a process safety manager at Geor-
gia-Pacific’s Brunswick Cellulose mill.
“We’re always excited at Bruns
wick Cellulose to recognize the suc
cess of our employees and their fami
lies,” said Jerry Floyd, vice president
and general manager at the Bruns
wick Cellulose mill. “Lexie’s work
ethic, passion to excel, and academic
achievements have prepared her well
for the next step in her life and we
wish her continued success in her aca
demic career.”
The Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Scholarship Program for Employees’
Children awards $2,000 per
year for up to four years of
full-time college undergrad
uate study or until baccalau
reate degree requirements
are completed, whichever
occurs first, for a total maxi
mum award of $8,000.
This year, Georgia-Pacific
awarded $384,000, which
will be distributed to 48 stu
dents across the country.
Since the scholarship pro
gram began in 1988, Georgia-
Pacific has awarded nearly
1,600 scholarships totaling
more than $12 million. The
program is administered by
the National Merit Scholar
ship Corporation and is open
to children of all active, full
time employees of Georgia-
Pacific in the United States.
More than 200 applications
were received this year.
“Georgia-Pacific is very
proud to offer this scholar
ship program to our employees’ chil
dren,” said Curley M. Dossman, Jr.,
president of the Georgia-Pacific Foun
dation. “The students’ hard work,
academic achievements and persever
ance are a reflection of their promis
ing futures - we wish them continued
success in the next phase of their aca
demic careers.”
Education is a cornerstone of Geor-
gia-Pacific’s community investment.
Across the country, the company
supports a wide array of community-
based educational programs includ
ing ones that boost literacy, inspire
children to pursue STEAM fields and
train educators so they can take their
skills to the next level.
Marsh's Edge announces new hires
and promotions
Marsh’s Edge, a luxury retirement
community, owned and operated by
Senior Living Communities, recently
welcomed new Director of Facility
Services to their team. Jay Dawson
and making an positive impact with
our Members,” said Executive Direc
tor, Chris Thorpe.
Marsh’s Edge also promoted Nata
lie Dixon to Wellness Director. Dixon
has been working at Marsh’s
Edge for seven years, learning
and building trusted relation
ships with each of their members.
Natalie understands that
wellness is more than just physi
cal health, it is about spiritual
and mental health as well. She
has always gone the extra mile to
ensure the members are always
taken care of. If she is not teach
ing a wellness class, she is walk
ing a dog for a member or check
ing in on them to say hello.
“Natalie has already made an
impact on our community, we’re
so excited to see what she can do
in this new role,” said Thorpe.
Jay Dawson
joined the team after years of engi
neering experience making him a val
ued addition to our team.
Jay comes to Marsh’s Edge with
previous experience as a hotel engi
neering manager in the hospitality
and tourism industry. He was respon
sible for the day to day engineering
operation for a top-rated resort. He
has management experience super
vising his team and ensuring that all
guests were satisfied.
“Jay has many years of experience
to lead him to Marsh’s’ Edge. We look
forward to him joining our community
Natalie Dixon
Spirits & Wines
3304 Glynn Ave
Brunswick
912- 264-3695
GDOL and First
Light to host job fair
The Georgia Department of Labor
is partnering with First Light Home
Care for an upcoming job fair on June
26 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the
Brunswick Career Center, 2517 Tara
Lane, Brunswick.
Job seekers interested in attending
the event may visit employgeorgia.
com to create an account so you can
prepare and submit a resume. Having
an Employ Georgia account expedites
the interview process.
Applicants are encouraged to bring
their resumes, driver’s licenses and
dress business casual to improve their
chances to be hired.
Visit dol.georgia.gov to learn more
about career opportunities, Employ
Georgia and other GDOL services and
to connect with us on social media.
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