The Randy Ward Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003, and the first scholarship was issued in 2004. Randy, a member of the Class of 1982, was killed in a tragic auto accident during the summer before his junior year at Jac-Cen-Del. He enjoyed working with his hands and planned to attend the Southeastern Career Center that fall.

Randy loved people--young and old alike and went out of his way to talk to others, especially the elderly. He is remembered fondly by family, friends, and teachers as a fun-loving kid who didn't know a stranger.