Fifteen Three Rivers College students were awarded funds this spring from the Harry & Ida Blue Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust.
The recipients include:
- Subrina Berger of Poplar Bluff. Berger is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is a 1986 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. She is married to Christopher Berger and is the daughter of Glenda Forbes and Gerald Robison of Poplar Bluff.
- Crystal Champion of Poplar Bluff. Champion is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is a 2017 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and is the daughter of Jim R. and Mary L. Champion of Poplar Bluff.
- Madison Copeland of Poplar Bluff. Copeland is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She is a 2017 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and is the daughter of Tricia McClain of Poplar Bluff and Daniel Copeland of Puxico.
- Sierra Fuller of Poplar Bluff. Fuller is pursing a degree in Education. She is a 2012 graduate of Naylor High School. She is engaged to Trent Welborn and is the daughter of Dawn Fuller of Poplar Bluff and Tom Fuller of Paragould, Arkansas.
- Leah Faith Jackson of Poplar Bluff. Jackson is a 2018 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. She is pursing a degree in Elementary Education and is the daughter of Doug and Angie Jackson of Poplar Bluff.
- Malinda Jeffries of Neelyville. Jeffries is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She is a 1994 graduate of Neelyville High School. She is married to Chris Jeffries and is the daughter of Steve and Patsy Womack of Poplar Bluff.
- Cherish Maxwell of Poplar Bluff. Maxwell is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She is a 2014 graduate of East Carter High School and is the daughter of Marlena and William Maxwell of Grandin.
- Ashlee Qualls of Doniphan. Qualls is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She is a 2012 graduate of Branson High School. She is married to Jody Qualls and is the daughter of Jennifer Norman of Sedalia.
- Taylor Rice of Poplar Bluff. Rice is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She is a 2017 graduate of Twin Rivers High School and is the daughter of Samantha Porch of Poplar Bluff.
- Savanah Weitzel of Poplar Bluff. Weitzel is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She is a 2015 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and is the daughter of Bruce and Genia Weitzel of Poplar Bluff.
The Harry & Ida Blue Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students seeking degrees in elementary or secondary education.
These scholarships represent some of the more than $85,000 awarded to students during the 2018-2019 academic year by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization that receives and manages donations on behalf of Three Rivers College. The Endowment Trust provides a mutually beneficial means for individuals and businesses to partner with the College. For information on donating to scholarships, building projects, or other College needs, contact the Three Rivers Development Office at 573-840-9077.
Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.
