Colony Bank is proud to announce the Colony Leadership Academy class of 2021 has completed and graduated from the program during their final session in Savannah, Georgia. 

During the Savannah session, students became familiar with the community through an introduction from Mayor Vann Johnson and tours of Georgia Port Authority and Savannah College of Art and Design, both of which students presented a $1,000 donation to the organization of their choice. Students also built leadership and team skills with the University of Georgia’s Fanning Institute and learned about careers in banking. 

At the graduation ceremony, students were awarded a $1,000 scholarship for completing the Colony Leadership Academy program. The graduates who successfully completed the program are as follows:

Nalecia Alford

Edward L. Bagwell IV

Leslie Bonner

Peyton Bozeman

Catherine McCall Coley

Jonathan Davis

Carter Deriso

Ava Dorminey

Jennifer Dunn

Virginia Everett

Hannah Fletcher

Lauren Folsom

Ava Geyer

Katy Goodpasture

Mitchell Harris

Vernard Hodges

Sarah Hutto

Ansley Inlow

Collin Jowers

Jon Liu

Joshua Massey

Laura Kate McCranie

Casen Miller

Meredith Morgan

April Moss

Chimdinma Ohamadike

Abbie O'Steen

Dev Patel

Hardy Peagler

Fatima Resendez

Alexander Smith

Omari Smith

Rees Smith

Jessica Sousa

Mason Tyler

Carson Willcox

Jenna Williams

Commenting on the announcement, Heath Fountain, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Throughout the program, it was exciting to watch this group of young leaders recognize their capabilities and the opportunities available to them as they engaged and interacted with leaders in a variety of fields. As these students worked together building upon their leadership skills and learning about the issues facing their local communities, they also developed new statewide relationships with their peers as they exchanged their different ideas and experiences. We are excited to continue to grow this program that allows us to give back to the communities we serve through youth development and look forward to the positive impact the class of 2021 will have on their communities.”