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​Sophia High School Memorial ​Scholarship Fund

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Although Woodrow C. Darnell had not lived in West Virginia for many years, he continued to remember his roots. Residents of Texas, Woody and his wife Claudia searched for a local community foundation while visiting in Raleigh Co. They arrived at the BAF office with a checkbook and a purpose in mind. They made the required contribution to start building a named scholarship fund. Their intention was to encourage others who attended Sophia HS to join them in creating a scholarship endowment that will provide both permanent recognition for the school and an on-going source of scholarship funds for students who have a relative who attended Sophia High School. Selection of the recipients shall be made by the Sophia HS Alumni Association and approved by the BAF board of directors. Woody died in 2008 and Claudia died in 2012. The Sophia Alumni Association continues to make donations. 

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Scholarship eligibility information and how to apply  can be found in the scholarship section of our website.

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Beckley, WV 25801

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Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards Beckley Area Foundation is a member of the National Council on Foundations, Philanthropy WV, , Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce and WV Leave A Legacy. The Beckley Area Foundation annual audit, 990 and 990-T (if filed) are available for review in the BAF office.  "WV residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV  25305.  Registration does not imply endorsement."