OrthoSC

Some students aspire to make a difference. Others already are.

Congratulations to North Myrtle Beach High School senior McKenna Dailey, recipient of the OrthoSC Stronger Together Scholarship.

This fall, McKenna will attend the University of South Carolina, where she plans to study nursing before ultimately earning her doctorate and becoming a pediatrician. While her future goals are ambitious, her heart remains firmly rooted in the community that helped shape her.

In her application, McKenna shared that her community has given her “a sense of belonging and opportunity,” inspiring her desire to one day return home and serve the very people who invested in her success. She hopes to “provide the same access to encouragement I was given” and create a lasting impact through both healthcare and community involvement.

Perhaps her vision is best captured in her own words:

“My impact will come from being someone my community can rely on that uses their knowledge to make a difference.”

We were also honored to celebrate this achievement alongside one of the educators who helped guide her journey, her favorite math teacher, Lee Shelton. Their mutual admiration and support throughout McKenna’s academic career serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting influence great teachers have on their students.

Congratulations, McKenna. We cannot wait to see the difference you make for future generations.