Three UHS seniors receive $1,000 Lions Club scholarships

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The Urbana Lions Club has awarded $1,000 scholarships to three members of the Urbana High School Class of 2026 — Riley Demoss, Alex Dixon and Noraa Smith — recognizing their accomplishments in the classroom, involvement in school activities and commitment to their community.

The annual scholarships are designed to help local students continue their education and pursue their goals after graduation. Lions Club members say supporting young people as they transition from high school to college remains an important part of the organization’s mission.

Each recipient expresses their plan for post-secondary education in the interview below:

The Urbana Lions Club congratulated all three recipients and wished them success as they begin the next chapter of their educational journeys.