Seven College of Charleston students were recognized as recipients of the Gavalas-Kolanko Foundation scholarship at the final game of the 2011 Direct TV Charleston Classic presented by Foster Grant. The game was Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. at the TD Arena (211 Meeting Street).

The 2011-2012 recipients include Edgar Johnson ‘12, Meagan Orton ‘12 (former Miss College of Charleston), Aaron Gruber ‘13, Andrew Holloway ‘13, Shelby Semmes ‘13, Victoria Hamilton ‘14 and Logan Norris ‘15.

The Gavalas-Kolanko Foundation (GKF) was established in 1999 by Nicholas B. Gavalas and Dr. Ronald Kolanko to help students with disabilities reach their secondary educational goals. GKF helps make “Education Within Reach” for South Carolina undergraduates pursuing a college education despite physical limitations. Since 1999, the GKF has awarded 52 scholarships to students at College of Charleston and Charleston Southern University.

For more information about the Gavalas-Kolanko Foundation, visit www.gkfoundation.org.