Dr. Billie Willits Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Holidaysburg Grad

Gavin Ross, a graduate of Holidaysburg Area High School was awarded the 2023 Dr. Billie Willits Memorial Scholarship from the Skills Foundation. Now a freshman at Saint Francis University, Ross received $3,000 toward his education from a scholarship fund to benefit the children of employees of Skills of Central Pa. The annual presentation honors the memory of long time Skills Board Member Dr. Billie Willits.

Ross maintained a 4.0 grade point average as a Holidaysburg student and was an active volunteer in the community. As a member of the Key Club, a volunteer for the Women’s Club Food Drive a...