C. Lynwood and Phyllis Madagan Athey Memorial Scholarship

This endowed scholarship is awarded annually in memory of C. Lynwood Athey Sr. and his loving wife, Phyllis Madagan Athey. The Scholarship was first established by their children, Clifford L. (Clay) Athey Jr., Kimberly M. Athey, Mark E. Athey, and Lori Athey Cockrell, following the untimely death of their mother on September 19, 2003. The annual scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to a graduating senior at Warren County High School who will be attending Lord Fairfax Community College. C. Lynwood Athey Sr., who passed away on January 20, 2021, was a native of Warren County, who graduated from Warren County High School (Class of 1955). A gifted athlete in football, baseball, basketball, and track, Lynwood Athey attended the University of Maryland on a football scholarship before returning to Warren County and marrying the love of his life, Phyllis Madagan Athey. Phyllis Athey, a native of Stephens City, Virginia, relocated to Warren County following her marriage, and provided childcare for over 30 years to countless children, many of whom were the children of teachers in the Warren County Public School System. In recognition of their parent’s unwavering encouragement and commitment to the education of their children, grandchildren, and countless other children, the Athey family and their friends helped to establish this endowed scholarship to assist a graduating Senior at their alma mater, Warren County High School. The scholarship is intended for those students who may not otherwise be able to afford the cost of a college education at Laurel Ridge Community College.