2025 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS


L-R Rhonda Smith, Sand Lizard Mom; Marilyn Shay, Sand Lizard Mom; Jon Nathan George, Sand Lizard Foundation Board Member; Aisha Ramirez, $1,000 recipient with $1,000 match from Arkansas Tech University of the Barbara Ray Memorial Scholarship; Rylee Miller, $1,000 recipient with $1,000 match from Arkansas Tech University; Madison Rodriguez, $1,000 recipient with $1,000 match from Arkansas Tech University; Pyper Williams, $1,000 recipient with $1,000 match from Arkansas Tech University; Harlie Davis, $1,000 recipient with $1,000 match from Arkansas Tech University, Tristan Pugh, $1,000 recipient; Khloe Chronister, $1,000 recipient of the Carl Jaggers Memorial Scholarship; Dana Walter, $1,000 recipient with $1,000 match from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith; Tom Shay, President, Sand Lizard Foundation; Dr. Adolfo Santos, Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, Arkansas Tech University; Shelby Wyatt, $1,000 recipient of the Fred A. Smith Memorial Scholarship; Ty Roland, $1,000 recipient of the Thomas L. Baker Memorial Scholarship; Christian Alvarado, $1,000 recipient with $1,000 match from Arkansas Tech University of the Gary Rollans Memorial Scholarship; Hallie George, $1,000 recipient with $1,000 match from Arkansas Tech University; Austin Smith, $2,500 recipient with $2,500 match from Arkansas Tech University of the Ray Webster Memorial Scholarship; Alexis Hahn, $1,000 recipient; Leslie Ramirez, $1,000 recipient with $1,000 match from Arkansas Tech University; Adriel Rodriguez, $1,000 recipient; Addison Davis, $1,000 recipient with $1,000 match from Arkansas Tech University of the Pvt. Robert L. Woods Memorial Scholarship; Kathy Price, Treasurer, Sand Lizard Foundation; Jeff Ray, Sand Lizard Foundation Board Member; Jerry Don Woods, Vice-President, Sand Lizard Foundation. Not pictured in this group, Karen Castro-Marquillo, $1,500 recipient with $1,500 match from Arkansas Tech University of the Janelle Searcy-Menick Scholarship. (You can see Karen's picture with other recipients on our scholarship winners page).
Our Mission
Sand Lizard Foundation facilitates the success of Dardanelle School District graduates by providing scholarships for academic and career development after graduation from Dardanelle High School.
Our Results
$63,000 — 58 Scholarships Awarded
$14,000 — Matching Funds
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Arkansas Tech University
$13,000 -
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
$1,000
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$77,000 — SEVEN YEAR TOTAL
