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NWLACTA giving $36K in scholarships to high school tennis players
SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Eight high school tennis players will be awarded a total of $36K in scholarships at the Northwest Louisiana Community Tennis Association's (NWLACTA) 4th Annual Scholarship Presentation.
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Scholarship recipients include:
Renewable Scholarship Award ($1000)
Thomas 'Owen' Robinson
1x Scholarship Awards ($5000)
Ravi Ahuja
Abram Covington
Addison Knox
Drew Kolniak
Eleanor Lokitz
Aashni Shah
Caleb Shirley
'Each recipient underscores the transformative influence of tennis on their personal and academic journey, highlighting lessons in dedication, time management, problem-solving, and teamwork,' a press release stated. 'They are committed to continuing their tennis involvement into college and adulthood, and to inspiring others to join them on the court and pursue the sport passionately.'
The students represent five area schools, including Caddo Magnet, Airline, Loyola, Calvary, and Parkway High Schools.
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'NWLACTA extends its heartfelt congratulations to these exceptional students for their dedication to tennis and their positive impact on our community,' the release stated. 'As a nonprofit organization, NWLACTA is committed to enriching the tennis community by supporting various initiatives and promoting tennis as a lifelong, healthy sport for all ages and skill levels in North Louisiana.'
The presentation will occur on Wednesday, June 4, at 1 p.m. at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club. To learn more about NWLACTA, visit or contact Rhonda Rubben at 318-423-3259 or rrubben8@
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