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The Teacher Cadet scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and curriculum, is awarded each year to as many as four senior Teacher Cadets who intend to become a classroom teacher in one of South Carolina's many public schools. Teacher Cadet instructors receive notification of the call for applications early each calendar year. In 2007, Teacher Cadet instructors received the application packets in mid-February. Two Cadets from each of the approximately 155 Teacher Cadet sites may send in an application. Applications must be postmarked before March 30, 2007. All applicants, even those who are not selected, will be notified by mid-April. Thanks to the generosity of silent auction "shoppers" at two CERRA workshops and other donors who support the Teacher Cadet program, 2007-2008 recipients will receive a one-time award of $1,000. The award is mailed directly to the recipient's college before August 1st and is applied to his or her account. Awards are determined based on the merits of scholarship, teacher recommendation and a written essay. The Ken Bower scholarship is not "needs-based" and does not rely on the Teacher Cadet's family financial information. Teaching Fellows may also be recipients of the Ken Bower scholarship. 2007 Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship Award Recipients Caitlin Underwood Caitlan Underwood, 17, a Teacher Cadet at Pickens High School in Pickens, served as the student council secretary, co-editor of the yearbook, and was active in Palmetto Girls State. She was on the varsity tennis team, and she was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes during all four years of high school. She plans to attend the University of South Carolina. Caitlan’s Teacher Cadet instructor was David Cudd. | 
| Cameron White Cameron White, 18, a Teacher Cadet at Saluda High School in Saluda, served as the student council president, was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Beta Club. She also served as a regular volunteer for Special Olympics. She played varsity-level volleyball and softball for all of her high school years. She plans to attend Anderson University. Cameron’s Teacher Cadet instructor was Deborah Minick. | 
| Leah Sullivan Leah Sullivan, 17, a Teacher Cadet at C.A. Johnson Preparatory Academy in Columbia, served as student body president, varsity cheerleading captain and as a member of the Future Educators Association. She participated in the S.C. Senior Honors Orchestra and is currently a cellist in the Mahogany Strings Ensemble of Columbia. She plans to attend Coker College. Leah’s Teacher Cadet instructor was Tressia Moorehead. | 
| Kristen Jill Boggs Jill Boggs, 17, a Teacher Cadet at Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path, was active in National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Palmetto Girls State and Tri-M Music Honor Society. She was a volunteer in a prison ministry this past year, and is currently employed in the after-school childcare program at her local YMCA. She plans to attend Anderson University. Jill’s Teacher Cadet instructor was Angie Thompson. | 
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