Warren County High School Announces Recipients of the 2024 Dr. Leonard F. Maiden DECA Scholarship

Warren County High School is proud to announce Sofia Kozhenevsky and Sophia Logan as the 2024 Dr. Leonard F. Maiden DECA Scholarship co-recipients. Established in 2021 in memory of Dr. Leonard F. Maiden and funded by his family, this scholarship awards $1000 annually to a deserving DECA senior from Warren County High School.

Dr. Leonard F. Maiden

The scholarship recipients were honored during the WCHS Senior Awards Ceremony on April 29, 2024. Both students have demonstrated exceptional commitment and achievement in DECA, the school’s business and marketing club, throughout their high school careers.

Sofia Kozhenevsky

Sofia Kozhenevsky has been an active member of DECA for three years, competing at the district, state, and national levels, with notable placements including two district awards and a 5th place at the state level for her Sales project team. Sofia has also been vice president of the National Honor Society and a Virginia DECA Honor Society member. “DECA has been instrumental in enhancing my business knowledge and developing essential life skills,” Sofia shared. She plans to attend Virginia Tech, majoring in interior design.

Sophia Logan

Sophia Logan, also a three-year member of DECA, has achieved significant success, including three district wins, state competitions, and two national competitions. Her leadership roles include serving as the President of the WCHS DECA Chapter and previously as the Vice-President of Membership & Recruitment. Sophia’s community involvement and leadership extend to her roles in other school activities and local business engagements. She is set to begin her higher education at LRCC and plans to transfer to James Madison University to pursue a major in digital marketing.

These scholarships recognize not only the academic and leadership qualities of the recipients but also their potential to impact the business world positively. The community looks forward to seeing the future successes of these promising young leaders.