06/04/2026
🎓💜 When we started the Addison Hutchison Foundation, we had a goal: to honor Addison's memory by providing a single $10,000 scholarship to a member of the Lake Norman High School Class of 2026.
Because of the incredible generosity, support, and belief of our family, friends, community, sponsors, and donors, we were able to do so much more.
What began as a goal of awarding one $10,000 scholarship grew into a plan to award two $10,000 scholarships. Then, after reviewing the remarkable applications we received, we knew we had to do even more.
In the end, the Addison Hutchison Foundation awarded $25,000 in scholarships to members of Addison's graduating class.
That happened because of all of you.
Every donation, sponsorship, volunteer hour, kind word, and show of support helped turn a dream into an opportunity for these students. Through your generosity, Addison's legacy will continue to inspire and impact lives for years to come.
We are proud to recognize four outstanding members of the Lake Norman High School Class of 2026 with scholarship awards totaling $25,000.
⭐ Additional Scholarship Recipients – $2,500 Each
Hailey Protain
Sean Raffan
These additional awards were made possible because of the exceptional number and quality of applications received this year.
🏆 Addison Hutchison Foundation Scholarship Recipients – $10,000 Each
Ryan LeClair
Ryan has been playing soccer since the age of six and is a member of the Lake Norman girls' soccer team, contributing to a goalkeeping unit that allowed just three goals in conference play all season. She was awarded conference goalkeeper of the year.
She has volunteered her time supporting freshman orientation, helping set up bulletin boards, and teaching soccer to younger athletes.
Ryan is actively involved in her church community, attending with her father and helping plan Bible study sessions with friends.
Academically, she is a member of the National Honor Society, holds a 4.53 GPA, ranks 35th in a class of 510 students, and will attend UNC Chapel Hill this fall.
Jillian VanWormer
Jillian is a captain and four-year starter on the Lake Norman girls' varsity soccer team. She was awarded all-conference, all-region, and Defensive Player of the Year. In addition, she is a national champion in club soccer.
She also served as captain of the varsity cheer team, competing at the varsity level since eighth grade. A six-time state champion in cheerleading, she placed 4th nationally and led game day routines as the school mascot.
Jillian attends St. Philip the Apostle Church and participates in youth groups. She has also been active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Morgan's Message, and Cyber SWAT.
Academically, she is a member of the National Honor Society, holds a 4.56 GPA, ranks 32nd in a class of 510 students, and will attend UNC Pembroke this fall, where she will continue her soccer career.
Congratulations to Hailey, Sean, Ryan, and Jillian! Your character, leadership, faith, service, and commitment to excellence embody the values that Addison lived every day.
Thank you again to everyone who helped make this possible. Addison's light continues to shine through each of these students, and we could not be more grateful. 💜💜💜
