Ruritan honors three for academic excellence
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Haley is the daughter of Phillip and Shannon Teeters. Rebekah?s parents are Richard and Rhonda Dorris. As top students at Morrison Elementary School, Haley and Rebekah each received a $50 savings bond.
In writing about Haley, her teacher, Ms. Curtis, said, ?She is a very well-rounded young lady.? Haley has combined her athletic abilities with scholastic achievement. She has served as captain of the cheerleading squad for several years. She also plays softball. She is co-president of the Junior Beta Club.
?She is a great student and a wonderful person,? said Curtis.
Mrs. Prater says of Rebekah that she always gives 100 percent in everything she does. Because of her superb work habits she is able to maintain an outstanding GPA while also participating in cheerleading, softball and soccer. “Her enthusiasm in the classroom makes a teacher?s job easier and more enjoyable,? said Prater.
Warren County High School graduate Kara Youngblood, daughter of Randy and Pam Youngblood, received a $600 college scholarship from the club. Youngblood graduated at the head of her class.
During high school she was a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, and Student Council. She also served on the Student Advisory Board.
Youngblood attends Morrison?s First Baptist Church. In addition to school and work, she is active in her community. She volunteers as a Red Cross lifeguard, works with the McMinnville City Triathlon and also volunteers at Raintree Manor. She also helps out in the concession stand at Morrison Ruritan Ball Field. She plans to attend MTSU.
The Morrison Ruritan Club joins with Ruritan National in a matching grant program to offer the annual college scholarship. Based on financial need, character, scholarship, academic promise, and desire, this scholarship is given annually to an outstanding student from the Morrison area. It is one way Ruritans encourage and support higher education. The local club has been giving this scholarship to a deserving student since 1992.
For more information on the Morrison Ruritan Club and its activities, please call Lavel Whitehead at 635-2736.