Cary Academy student Lex-Jordan Ibegbu was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Ronald McDonald House Charities. Ibegbu is a Cary Academy senior who made rap music and sold CDs to earn money for SAT study guides.

Ashley Harris of Apex High was also honored with a $1,000 scholarship from the Ray A. Kroc Youth Achievement Awards Scholarships, an award for McDonald’s employees furthering their education.

These two students joined 60 others from across North and South Carolina who were honored at a special luncheon in Raleigh on May 8.