Prince William school notes

Potomac senior receives Pamplin Leader Award

Benjamin Ray Argo, 18, is the recipient of the 2009 Pamplin Leader Award at Potomac High School. The Pamplin Leader is a one-year, $1,000 tuition scholarship to Virginia Tech. It is presented annually to a top student from each public high school in Virginia. It was established by Robert B. Pamplin Sr. and Robert B. Pamplin Jr. to acknowledge students with a record of outstanding academic achievement that is balanced with a commitment to community service and leadership experience.

Wal-Mart awards local students scholarships

The Wal-Mart Foundation will award $225,000 in academic scholarships for 75 college-bound students in Virginia. Students from Prince William County receiving the scholarships are: Allyce Best, C.D. Hylton;  Antonia Warren, Gar-Field;  and Jessica Shenk, Stonewall Jackson.

Each student will receive a $3,000 Sam Walton Community Scholarship to use toward tuition, fees, books and on-campus room and board for the 2009-10 academic year.