The William Henry Oliver Scholarships
Principal William Henry Oliver
"East High lives on through
its alumni and through
the recipients of this scholarship."

Principal William Henry Oliver

The William Henry Oliver Scholarship The first item in the mission statement of the East Nashville High Alumni Association is "To persevere in the recognition of worthy young people by providing scholarships to deserving East High graduates and their descendants".

In this spirit, the William Henry Oliver Scholarships were initiated several years ago in the name of the person who best exemplifies the spirit of East High.
The scholarship fund is provided by the contributions of Alumni, and from a modest beginning, has grown, and continues to grow year by year. The scholarships are provided from the income generated by the fund. The scholarships are awarded on the criteria of academic excellence, character, and need.

The first item in the mission statement of the East Nashville High Alumni Association is "To persevere in the recognition of worthy young people by providing scholarships to deserving East High graduates and their descendants".

In this spirit, the William Henry Oliver Scholarships were initiated several years ago in the name of the person who best exemplifies the spirit of East High. The scholarship fund is provided by the contributions of Alumni, and from a modest beginning, has grown, and continues to grow year by year.

The scholarships are provided from the income generated by the fund. The scholarships are awarded on the criteria of academic excellence, character, and need.
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2010-2011 Recipients
Scott Donovan Ghee, Graduate
East Literature Magnet High
Grandson of the late Brenda Smiley Blackwell, 1959, and
the late Melvin (Potty) Blackwell, 1960


Kelli Cowan, Graduate
East Literature Magnet High
Daughter of Floyd Cowan, 1975

Ashley Page Thompson, Graduate, East Literature Magnet High
Granddaughter of Vickie Thompson Linville, 1967 and Ken Hinkle, 1965

Brittani Love
Graduated, Stratford High School
Daughter of Yolanda New

Courtney Blair Wiseman, Graduate Goodpasture Christian School
Granddaughter of Patsy Rainey Cline and Billy Cline, 1951

Amy Jo Lincoln, Graduate
Davidson Academy
Granddaughter of Dale McGriff, 1947

Luke Phillip Lewis, Graduate
Davidson Academy
Grandson of Phillip Willis, 1957

Erin Elizabeth Cox, Graduate
Davidson Academy
Granddaughter of Billy Cox

Spencer Taylor Goodwin
Graduate, Davidson Academy
Grandson of
Teddy Roy and Robert Goodwin


Lauren Elizabeth Gregg, Graduate
Beech High School
Granddaughter of William J Gregg and Barbara Davis Gregg, 1955

Julia Ann Johnston, Graduate
Donelson Christian Academy
Granddaughter of
Glenn Lawrence, 1955


Abby Brooke Manson, Graduated
Donelson Christian Academy
Daughter of Jeresa Johnson, 1979

Edward Reid Lane, Graduate
White House High School
Grandson of Marynelle Simpson, 1955, and Richard Boguskie, 1955
Great-grandson of Florence Riley, 1934


Keaton Douglas Byars, Graduate
Mesa Ridge High School, Colorado
Son of Donal Byars, 1977

Lauren Goodman, Graduate
Lake Mary High School, Florida
Granddaughter of
James Marvin Goodman, 1954
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