Richard and Vicki Hammer are proud to announce the winner of the 2008-09 Richard and Vicki Hammer Scholarship program: Catherine & Sara Novak, daughters of Christine Novak (NC).

Catherine (called Katie) is set to begin her sophomore year at Appalachian State University this fall, where she is majoring in Biology. She enjoys hanging out with her family and her dog Bella. She loves the beach, mountains, snowboarding, and, of course, ASU football games. After spending the past year in a dorm, Katie is looking forward to having her sister as a roommate.

Sara recently completed her general education courses at Central Piedmont Community College and will be transferring to Appalachian State to major in Political Science. Some of Sara's prior interests include competition cheer leading and dance. She enjoys reading and traveling during her free time. Sara is excited to move to ASU, located in Boone, NC, where she will be sharing an apartment with her younger sister Katie.

Please join us in congratulating both Katie and Sara, and wishing them the best of luck in the upcoming school year.