Five Dripping Springs area seniors received a combined $22,500 in scholarships from Pedernales Electric Cooperative during an April 27 reception, according to a press release.

Kirby Cathey, a Dripping Springs High senior, received PEC’s top scholarship worth $10,000.

Senior Karen Crews, also a student at Dripping Springs High, earned a $5,000 scholarship, while Aidan Williams and Grace Baxter each received $2,500 in scholarships.

Ashley Bruno, a student at the Penn Academy, received a $2,5...