South Fayette graduate wins chamber scholarship

South Fayette graduate wins scholarship from chamber of commerce

By Andrea Iglar

Joelle Farrah, 17, has earned a $1,000 scholarship from the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce and The Common Good Foundation.

The June graduate of South Fayette High School plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh.

She is considering a career in education, inspired by the support she received from her teachers after her mother, Aida, died of cancer during Joelle’s junior year.

“My teachers have had such an impact on me, I feel like I can make that same kind of impact on the world,” Joelle said.

South Fayette High School graduate Joelle Farrah, 17, won a $1,000 scholarship through the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce, which serves businesses in South Fayette Township.

Photo by Andrea Iglar

Joelle was awarded the scholarship based on her personal essay, grades, achievements and activities. Applications were accepted from students in four local school districts.

"Yours really blew us away," chamber director Mandi Pryor told Joelle in May. “You have inspired us so much.”

South West Communities Chamber of Commerce: https://southwestcommunitieschamber.org; 412-221-4100.