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Scholarship recipients and their families attended the 8th Infantry Illinois National Guard Association’s 2026 Scholarship Awards Day in Chicago, Aug. 8, 2026. The association recognized nine students for their academic accomplishments and awarded scholarships to support their continued education.
The 2026 scholarship recipients were Jada Carr, 3.5 GPA, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jessie Gibbs, 3.9 GPA, University of Alabama; Jayden Lucas, 3.6 GPA, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Teri Richardson, 3.7 GPA, Ball State University; Kaden Walker, 3.5 GPA, Bradley University; Jermiah Williams, 2.9 GPA, Northern Illinois University; Aliyat Odedele, 3.8 GPA, Northern Illinois University; Amaree Greenlee, 3.5 GPA, Illinois State University; and Isaiah Hardy, 3.8 GPA, South Suburban College.
Col. Elizabeth Roxworthy served as the keynote speaker and encouraged the recipients to continue their hard work, set goals, seek mentorship and learn from setbacks as they pursued their education. She also challenged the students to remember those who helped create opportunities for them and to one day do the same for others.
The 8th Infantry, known as the “Fighting Eighth,” traced its roots to the Hannibal Guard, organized by African Americans in Chicago in 1871. The unit later became the 8th Infantry Regiment of the Illinois National Guard and built a distinguished legacy of military service and leadership. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouché)
| Date Taken: | 08.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.21.2026 15:34 |
| Photo ID: | 9882407 |
| VIRIN: | 260808-A-XJ169-3274 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
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| Location: | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, US |
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