Branson senior gets full ride to Columbia University

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 12:00 AM

The Branson High School Class of 2024 just became a little more ivy covered.

BHS senior Raelee Hollier has been admitted to Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York. She has received a full, four-year scholarship to obtain her degree thanks to a match from QuestBridge National College Match.

“I am thankful and humbled to be given the opportunity to embark on my next chapter at Columbia University,” Hollier said in a statement.

The full article is at bransontrilakesnews.com.

(Story by Jason Wert, bransontrilakesnews.com)

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