The Rotary Club of Vestavia Hills recently awarded $2,000 in scholarships to three Vestavia Hills High School seniors. Chase
Kaiser who will attend Auburn University, received the Raymond Hurlbert Strive for Excellence Scholarship. Hurlbert was a teacher and principal who has been recognized as the “Father of Alabama Educational TV.” As an avid Rotarian, he established 28 Rotary Clubs, including the Vestavia Hills club in 1971.
Anna Kate Bailey, who will attend Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, received the Michael Gross Service Above Self Scholarship. Gross served as principal of Vestavia Hills High School for 14 years. When he was principal, Gross was part of the annual Rotary Roasts held at the high school that raised more than $250,000 for the math and debate teams. He’s also been a Rotarian in the Shades Valley Rotary Club for 51 years. Manning Roberts, who will attend Auburn University, received the Lindy Martin Builder of Goodwill Scholarship. Martin, known as “chief,” was a pastor who worked at Samford University in Student Services, including as dean for 13 years. He was a charter member of the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club known for his friendly and helpful approach mentoring many Rotarians in their Rotary service.
