As the new school year vastly approaches, Storey County Professional Fire Fighters is proud to announce the recipient of their “2016 Scholarship Award.” This education-based donation is part of an annual effort for the firefighters to further education in their community. Jordyn Ballard of Virginia City High School was presented with a $1,000 scholarship, which will help with Ballard’s tuition this year. Ballard plans to attend the University of Nevada, Reno to study education. Auggie Arroyo of the Storey County Professional Fire Fighters, said,”It’s important to continue to recognize and support the hard work of young adults in our community. We are proud of Jordyn and her dedication to higher education. We look forward to watching her success grow at the University of Nevada and into her career where she’ll have a hand in educating future generations.”
