Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholarship Banquet 2025
The Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholarship Banquet, held on May 1, 2025, at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center, was an event dedicated to honoring the late Reverend Paul A. McDaniel by celebrating the achievements of four distinguished scholars from the High School Class of 2025. The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Troy Kemp, a nationally recognized educator, Hall of Fame coach, and transformational leader.
The scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who reside in the southeast Tennessee region and have been accepted to accredited four-year colleges or universities. These renewable awards are made based on high character, superior academic achievement, leadership skills, and a demonstrated willingness to use their talents to improve society.
The distinguished Paul A. McDaniel Boulé scholars for 2025:
- Aaron Williams, an honor student and TVA intern from Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, who plans to study computer engineering with a focus on machine learning at North Carolina A&T State University.
- Colin Richardson, the valedictorian from Chattanooga Preparatory School, who is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
- Timothy Rice III, an honor student from Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, who aims to become a business leader at Middle Tennessee State University. He is also the 2025 National Urban League Project Ready College Fair Scholarship recipient.
- Samuel Font, an honor student from Notre Dame High School, who aspires to become a computer scientist specializing in cybersecurity at Tennessee State University.
In honor of his legacy, through a rigorous screening process, we aim to preserve the distinct honor associated with this scholarship so that it will continually serve as a reflection of Reverend McDaniel’s character and as an inspiration to all recipients. The event served as a fitting tribute to the late Reverend Paul A. McDaniel’s legacy, by celebrating and acknowledging the promising futures of these exceptional scholars.
Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholarship Banquet 2025 Sponsors:
- Banquet Sponsor: EPB.
- Presenting Sponsor: Food City.
- Signature Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga.
- Platinum Sponsors: Acumen Wealth Advisors, Linda & Lee Brock Real Estate Partners, Truist Bank.
Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholars 2024
- Derrick L Smartt Jr from STEM High School will attend East Tennessee State University, majoring in computer science.
- Benjamin Benford Sledge II from STEM High School will attend North Carolina A&T University, majoring in electrical engineering.
- Jeremiah Adams from the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences will attend Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in marketing.
- Bryce Sanders from McCallie High School will attend Georgia State University, majoring in kinesiology.
Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholars 2023
- Maurquez Thompson of Brainerd High School; college choice: Stanford University
- Evan Haynie of the Baylor School; college choice: Princeton University
- Joshua Adams of the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences; college choice: Middle Tennessee State University
- La’Nari Davis of the Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts; college choice: Middle Tennessee State University
Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholars 2022
- David Crum, The McCallie School, attending DePaul University
- Jaylan Sims, Tyner High School, attending Vanderbilt University
- Jayen Johnson, The McCallie School, attending Georgia Southern University
- Grey Armstrong, East Hamilton High School, attending the University of Tennessee
- Christopher Giles, Brainerd High School, attending Middle Tennessee State University
Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholars 2021
- Samuel Ellis of The McCallie School
- Elijah Parker of East Hamilton High School
- Jerrin Lowe of Ooltewah High School
- Joseph Dockery of The STEM School