June 3, 2026
This year, the first class of students from the Pee Dee to earn the Meeting Street Scholarship graduated from college.
We caught up with four graduates to find out what they’re doing now with a college degree and little to no student loan debt.
Jordan Page is from Darlington County and graduated from Wofford College with a degree in accounting. Last summer, Jordan had an internship at WebsterRogers LLP and now, she is working for the same company full-time as a tax associate.
“If it weren’t for this money, I would not have had the confidence to attend college at all,” she said. “It is because of this Scholarship that I was able to attend higher education with zero student loans, and from there, I was able to have time and the encouragement to pursue a career in accounting.”
Connor Holberg is from Florence County and graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree in packaging science. While in college, he completed an eight-month co-op and then worked part-time remotely at Keurig Dr. Pepper. He joined the company full-time as a research and development packaging engineer in Frisco, Texas.
“The Meeting Street Scholarship represents a pathway to college for individuals who don’t see college as a financially realistic option,” Connor said. “It’s an opportunity to grow your education and transform yourself into the person you want to become.”
Lauren Lawrence is from Williamsburg County and graduated from Clemson University with a degree in accounting. While earning her master’s degree in business administration at Clemson, Lauren will begin working as an analyst for Wells Fargo in Charlotte, N.C.
“The No. 1 thing I’m most grateful for is leaving college without any student debt,” Lauren said. “Also, making great connections with professors and the students on campus, and being able to graduate with a job opportunity.”
Allie Strickland is from Florence County and graduated from Newberry College with a degree in music. Now, she is working at Polyphony Music’s summer camp as an assistant to a music therapist, and she plans to pursue a career performing opera or jazz.
“I’m very grateful that I was able to go to college because without the Scholarship I wouldn’t have been able to go,” Allie said. “Going to college has opened my horizons to new things for music.”
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