Emory Louis Carter was a native of Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born October 27th, 1928 and attended school in Knox County, graduating from Austin High School in 1947. He was initiated as a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in 1949. Emory attended Knoxville College where he graduated in 1951 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree. After graduating from college Emory enlisted in the Army and spent 2 years in the military serving in the Korean War. He received an honorable discharge in 1953. Emory was active in his community, serving on Sertoma Learning Center Housing Board, Knox County Retired Teachers Association and Beck Cultural Exchange Center. Faithful member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church. Serving on the Board of Deacons and Congregational Song Leader. Keeper of Records & Exchequer for the South Central Province of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. A Long Time Member of the Knoxville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. till his death March 23rd, 1990. Emory was a life-long educator and retired from the Knox County Schools System having taught at Bearden Middle School. Because of his passion and commitment to education, the Emory Louis Carter Memorial Scholarship is dedicated in his honor.

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PAST SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

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2026

Jason Ray Bullock II, Karns

Craig Anthony Myles, Karns

Seth Mitchell Sparks, Austin-East Salutatorian

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2024

Tylan Baker, Austin-East

Samuel Beaty, Austin-East 

Leonard Weaver, Austin-East

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2022

Tarice McKinney, Jr. Gibbs

Darren Osborne, Oak Ridge

Mariusi Irankunda, Austin-East

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2021
Micah Davis, South Doyle
Terrance Jones, Farragut
Cadet Nathan Nelson, Farragut
Corey Williams, Webb

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2019
Christoffer Neyland Harmon, Farragut
Jah-Lil Ajani Jefferson, Webb

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2017
Christopher Barnes, Hardin Valley

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2016
Dmarkus Simpson, West

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2015
Maxwell Dresen, Farragut

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2014
Frank Burns Jr., Austin East

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2013
Trejon Spratting, Oak Ridge

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2012
Garrett Bowdle, Farragut

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2011
Bart N. Satterfield, IV, Fulton

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2009
Christopher Holloway Jr., Carter

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2006
Brandon Carter, Bearden​

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2005
Valdemar F. Zialcita, Austin East

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2004
Jeremy Allen, Austin East

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