Dexter, Missouri - Alexis Smith, a senior at Dexter High School, is the recipient of the 2015 Regional Healthcare Foundation scholarship.  The $10,000 college scholarship is presented annually to a local student who is pursuing a degree in the medical field. 

Alexis is the daughter of Gabe and Brooke Smith. Applicants are seniors from Stoddard County High Schools or they are home schooled and must pursue a degree in the health or medical field. Three out-of-county judges review the applications and choose the student. 

She is the student body President at Dexter Senior High School and is active in the Robotics Club, Rotary Interact, TARS, FLC, Future Business Leaders of America, and Scholar Bowl.  She has also participated in Cross Country all four years of high school.

Smith is also in Dexter Honor Society and Top 10%.  She attended Missouri Girls State last summer and attended Washington University – St. Louis Scholars summer program.  Alexis is a National Merit Semi-Finalist and is in the running to be a finalist.

She is the co-founder of End Poverty in Stoddard County, a non-profit group with a mission to help those in Stoddard County with food, coats, and clothes.

Alexis has been accepted to Vanderbilt University and her career goal is to be a Pediatric Neurologist.

Shown in the photos are from left: Darla Grossman, Regional Healthcare Foundation President, Alexis Smith, Brooke and Gabe Smith, parents.