The Original Oyster House awarded its 16th-Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships to O'Melia Macpherson of Bayside Academy and Anna Goeke of Foley High School. Macpherson will study pre-law with a minor in art at the University of Alabama and Goeke will study studio art at the University of South Alabama this fall.

In 2006, the scholarship was founded in memory of Chelsea Garvin, who was an exceptional employee, a volunteer Fish River Fire Department Rescue Diver and a talented artist. At age 19, Chelsea lost her life in a boating accident while volunteering. Since 2006, the Original Oyster House has provided two $1,000 scholarships each year to high school seniors of lower Baldwin County.

It's called a spirit scholarship to award recipients who reflect Chelsea Garvin and both winners have. Macpherson submitted a multimedia piece with stunning colors, oyster shells and textures that illustrate a spectacular oyster reef. Goeke's artwork of oyster shells received the most votes from this year's scholarship committee. But her application stood out as she shared her work ethic and never give up attitude. Both artists creatively captured the Oyster House brand. The winning artworks will be on display at both Original Oyster House locations for patrons and tourists to enjoy.