May 10, 2022
The Wharf Awards $10,000 Scholarship to Spanish Fort High School Senior
Orange Beach, Ala. (May 6, 2022) — The Wharf today announced that Denver Persinger — a senior at Spanish Fort High School — was awarded the second-ever The Wharf Scholarship in the amount of $10,000.
“The Wharf is proud to continue our scholarship program for the second year,” said Kristen Hammack, management team leader, The Wharf. “Denver exemplified the characteristics of an ‘exceptional student,’ and we are proud to celebrate his accomplishments and involvement. Each of the applicants were standout students and have certainly contributed to the community while also prioritizing their studies. The Wharf believes in supporting our future leaders and commends the Class of 2022 for their achievements.”
Persigner has maintained a 4.0 grade point average, scored a 30 on his ACT and exceled in athletics as part of the Spanish Fort High School Wrestling Team. He is known by his teachers as a “hard working, selfless and determined student, who is an out-of-the-box thinker and remained humble despite all of his accomplishments.”
Along with his mother, Persinger co-founded a nonprofit, “One More Moment,” which aids families in the local community navigate crises with available support and treatment options.
Some other notable undertakings and successes include being the Bryant Jordan Scholarship Nominee, Scholar-Athlete of the Week, AP Student of the Month, French Honor Society President, Math Honor Society member, Scholars Bowl member as well as volunteerism with Prodisee Pantry and youth athletic programs. He has also worked 600+ hours at a quick-service food establishment in the area.
Persinger was selected among 90+ other applicants vying for the award that was announced in January as part of a The Wharf’s charity giving campaign named, “The Wharf’s Anchor Campaign: #AnchorForCommunity.” High school seniors across Baldwin County were eligible to receive the award that was evaluated based on community involvement, academic achievement and their response to a written essay from three provided prompts.
He plans to attend the University of Denver in Colorado and will be perusing a degree in Economics.
In addition to the $10,000 first-place scholarship, a runner-up award of $500 was given to Christle Howard, Foley High School senior.
Applications for The Wharf’s 2023 Scholarship will open in January 2023. For more information on The Wharf or The Wharf’s Anchor Campaign, please visit alwharf.com.
From L to R: Jason Clabo, The Wharf General Manager, Anna Danish, The Wharf Social Media Manager, Gabrielle Napier, The Wharf Sponsorship Director, Denver Persinger, Scholarship Recipient, & JamieDay Montgomery, The Wharf PR + Content Manager
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About The Wharf
Located in beautiful Orange Beach, Ala., The Wharf is an official Entertainment District with hundreds of family friendly events throughout the year. Enjoy shopping, drinks and dining at our 60+ unique stores, bars and restaurants. Stay onsite at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel or Levin’s Bend Condominium, catch a movie at the 15-screen AMC Theatre, experience a trip around one of the Southeast’s largest Ferris wheels, take a train ride down Main Street, explore all that nature has to offer on a boating excursion or catch a nightly SPECTRA Laser Light Experience show — the options are endless. The 10,000-seat Wharf Amphitheater hosts a variety of well-known entertainers, and The Wharf Marina is home to some of the largest in-water boat shows and saltwater fishing tournaments on the Gulf. Come join the fun. Life happens here. For more information or to book a reservation, visit alwharf.com.
About The Wharf
Located in beautiful Orange Beach, Ala., The Wharf is an official Entertainment District with hundreds of family friendly events throughout the year. Enjoy shopping, drinks and dining at our 60+ unique stores, bars and restaurants. Stay onsite at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel or Levin’s Bend Condominium, catch a movie at the 15-screen AMC Theatre, experience a trip around one of the Southeast’s largest Ferris wheels, take a train ride down Main Street, explore all that nature has to offer on a boating excursion or catch a nightly SPECTRA Laser Light Experience show — the options are endless. The 10,000-seat Wharf Amphitheater hosts a variety of well-known entertainers, and The Wharf Marina is home to some of the largest in-water boat shows and saltwater fishing tournaments on the Gulf. Come join the fun. Life happens here. For more information or to book a reservation, visit alwharf.com.
Contact:
JamieDay Montgomery
jamiedaym@alwharf.com, (251) 224-1000
