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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Four McMinn County students are recent recipients of scholarships from the University of Tennessee National Alumni Association.

 The recipients:

 — Jason B. Abbott, P.O. Box 517, Etowah, earned a $1,500 upperclass scholarship at UT-Knoxville. He is the son of Larry and Katherine Abbott.

 — Haley Chastain, 2577 County Road 561, Etowah, earned a $1,500 valedictorian scholarship at UT-Knoxville for her accomplishment at McMinn Central High School. She is the daughter of Sam and Jane Chastain.

 — Karen Presswood, 1114 Jones St., Athens, earned a $1,500 valedictorian scholarship at UT-Knoxville for her accomplishment at McMinn County High School. She is the daughter of Harold and Yvette Presswood.

 — Laura D. Tallent, 154 County Road 550, Athens, earned a $1,500 freshman scholarship at UT-Knoxville. She is the daughter of Michael and Sheila Tallent.

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