Rockbridge County high school student receives Drew Ross Leadership Scholarship

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – A local high school senior is being recognized.

Sofia Vargas received the first-ever Captain Andrew Ross Leadership Award at Rockbridge County High School Tuesday night.

The award is made possible through the Drew Ross Memorial Foundation, a 29-year-old special forces soldier who died serving his second tour in Afghanistan.

Vargas received the award for her honorable character and leadership abilities.