Fort White’s Williams wins scholarship for essay

Middle schooler’s essay on Gatorade founder won state contest.

  • Fort White Middle School student Maverick Williams won a state essay contest on ‘Celebrating Florida’s Contributions to America’ for his entry on Dr. James Cade, the founder of Gatorade. Williams won a two-year scholarship as well as a picture of Cade from Gov. Ron DeSantis in the contest. (COURTESY)
    Fort White Middle School student Maverick Williams won a state essay contest on ‘Celebrating Florida’s Contributions to America’ for his entry on Dr. James Cade, the founder of Gatorade. Williams won a two-year scholarship as well as a picture of Cade from Gov. Ron DeSantis in the contest. (COURTESY)

    FORT WHITE — A local middle school student athlete, who was already fond of Gatorade, probably now loves the sports drink even more after his essay on its founder won him a two-year scholarship.