TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa County Alumni Association Chapter has awarded a record number of scholarships for the 2006-2007 academic year with 17 high school students from across Tuscaloosa County set to receive $39,064 in scholarships to attend UA.

Area scholarship recipients and their high schools included:

Kendra N. Key, Bryant High

Stephanie E. Hodges, Hillcrest High

Kristine E. Hodges, Tuscaloosa County High

Kelley A. Sommers, Holt High

Bethany R. Richardson, Brookwood High

Jonathon M. Knight, Northside High

Kendrell Cunningham, Central High

Meghan E. Menard, Northridge High

Jessica L. Robinson, Hillcrest High

Sally Rebekah Rush, American Christian Academy

Rebecca D. Pekera, Tuscaloosa Academy

Erin B. Blankenship, Holy Spirit High

Abbey Duke, Tuscaloosa County High

Kelli Rumanek, Northridge High

(The selection process is still under way for the remaining awards.)

The Tuscaloosa County UA Alumni Association chapter recently held a scholarship reception for the students and their families at the UA President's Mansion.