DOTHAN, Ala.(WDNews)– Dothan High School senior, Paden Wood, was honored April 24 with a $1,500 Community Service Scholarship from Southeast Gas.
The scholarship recognizes his dedication to community service and leadership throughout his time at Dothan High. Wood was one of 25 students across Southeast Alabama to receive the scholarship, which highlights students who have made a positive impact through service and personal initiative.
The award ceremony was held at Troy University, where Wood was joined by Dothan High Principal Dr. Keith Bland.
“He embodies the qualities that we hope all Dothan Wolves aspire to be,” Dr. Dennis Coe, Dothan City Schools Superintendent, said . “We’re grateful to Southeast Gas for continuing to support and recognize our outstanding students.”
Southeast Gas President and CEO Greg Henderson emphasized the heart of the scholarship: service.
“I am extremely proud of the work these students are doing and the small way we are recognizing them for their enormous accomplishments,” Henderson said.
The scholarship program is part of Southeast Gas’s ongoing commitment to education and community development. Earlier this year, they awarded funds through its 2025 Give Back to Schools initiative to Selma Street Elementary and Carver School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology.
Southeast Gas, serves 36 communities across Southeast Alabama.
