Life Prep student chosen as Gates Scholarship recipient

Wendell D. Padgett Jr. is in rare company. Not only has the graduating high school senior for Life Preparatory Academy, an online school based in Tallassee, been dueled enrolled at Auburn University, he has also been selected as a Gates Scholarship recipient.

“Wendell is one of only 750 scholars chosen from a highly competitive pool of more than 48,000 applicants nationwide,” a release from Life Preparatory Academy said. “Wendell, a distinguished senior at Life Preparatory Academy, exemplifies academic excellence, leadership and community service.”