Jill Walton coaches Robby Roberts Scholarship recipient Makayla Hall

Pictured is Jill Stephens Walton coaching McKayla Hall, UGA scholarship recipient of the Roberts Family Scholarship which is matched by the University of Georgia.

Jill and McKayla are both from Swainsboro and alumni of Swainsboro High School. Jill Walton presently serves as Executive Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia.

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McKayla is a 2024 graduate of Swainsboro High School and is the daughter of Angelia and Robert Hall. She is also the recipient of one of the Robby Roberts Scholarships awarded to Swainsboro High School graduates.

The Robby Roberts Scholarships will be awarded to five graduates of Swainsboro High School in the spring of 2025. Scholarships are awarded based on scholastic achievement and community involvement, with preference given to first generation college or vocational college students. Applications will be available through the guidance counselor at Swainsboro High School.

Both scholarships were initiated by Robby Roberts, also an alum of Swainsboro High School. Endowment of the local scholarships was started by Mr. Roberts but is open to anyone wishing to invest in the future of our students. If you would care to invest in outstanding students’ futures, please contact The Robby Roberts Scholarship Committee at 478-237-2271 or send checks to the Robby Roberts Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 68, Swainsboro, GA 30401.