2024 Fall Dinners Schedule

Fall Dinners are not just for our student scholars, they are for ALL SCHOLARS; we even have a dinner scheduled for out of state scholars, too! Fall dinners provide small group settings that give the students the opportunity to get to know each other.

Help us reach, connect, and reconnect with scholars who many not have attended a Byrnes event in a while. Contact scholars in your area and encourage them to meet you for dinner.

• Monday, October 14 - Rock Hill Area Scholars at 6:30 p.m., Hickory Tavern Restaurant
• Tuesday, October 15 - Charleston Area Scholars at 6:30 p.m., Mrs. Rose's Restaurant
• Sunday, October 20 - Columbia Area Scholars at 5:30 p.m., home of Faith Waitman
• Sunday, October 27 - Greenville Area Scholars at 5:30 p.m., home of Racquel and Tony Wohlers
• Monday, October 28 - Clemson Area Scholars at 6:30 p.m., Gervais and Sonny Emanuel
• Tuesday, October 29 - Out of state Scholars at 6:30 p.m., Zoom

Additional details to follow. If there are questions or concerns, please contact Kenya.

Our 2024 Scholars

Pictured left to right:

• Julia Mabry Kososki, AC Flora High School, attending University of South Carolina
• Emily Elizabeth Malphrus, Patrick Henry Academy, College of Charleston
• Savannah Grace Reese, Ben Lippen High School, attending Clemson University
• Mya Grace Lewis, Strom Thurmond High School, attending USC Columbia
• Elijah Jeremiah Aiken, Liberty High School, attending Anderson University
• Emily Grace Johnson, Mayo High School for MST, attending Anderson University
• Robert “Camden” Moody, South Pointe High School, attending Clemson
• Christopher “Wyatt” Joseph, Aynor High School, attending Clemson University
• Samira Cherlize Wideman, Greenville Technical Charter High School, attending Winthrop University
• Benjamin “Carter” Hawkins, Easley High School, attending Clemson University
• Chloe Danielle Ison, Greenwood High School, attending Clemson University
• Karla Latrese Pickett, Fairfield Central High School, attending University of South Carolina Upstate
• Devin Oston Parker, R.B. Stall High School, attending The Citadel
• Alexander “Alex” M Esparza, Chapin High School, attending University of South Carolina
• Chloe Victoria Bates, Dorman High School, attending University of South Carolina Upstate

Our 2024 Graduates

Pictured left to right:

• Lila Christine Edmonds - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Politics with a minor in Sociology from the University of Virginia
• Grace Elise Miller - Education: Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from USC
• Michael “Mike” Joseph McGrady - Education: Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Lynn University
• Zachary “Zach” Joseph Tuttle - Education: Bachelor Degree in Management from Clemson University
• Raelyn Ott, a 2021 scholar is graduating early - Education: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Belmont University
• Emily Quin Funderburk, a 2022 scholar graduating early - Education: Elementary Education from Western Governors University

The Byrnes Scholars Site

The information concerning Byrnes Scholarships and The Byrnes Foundation is taken from materials developed by The Byrnes Foundation, especially the 1988 index to The James F. Byrnes Foundation.

The historical information on Mr. Byrnes was developed by The Byrnes Scholars under the editorial guidance of Neil Johnson and Matt Lockhart. The editors wish to thank David Damon, Rachel C. Drake, Johnna Ferguson, Dr. Sara Hollingsworth, Cal Johnson, Brad Jordan, Elaine Russell Matlock, Pam Galloway McElveen, Barbara Tartaglia, Margaret B. Walden and Charles Wall.

The Byrnes Scholars information is taken from various sources, including the organization's bylaws and various materials developed by The Byrnes Foundation.