Dexter, Missouri - Mary Kate Miller is the 2016 recipient of a $500 scholarship given by the Stoddard County Republican Club.

She is pictured receiving the check from Ashley Mayer, Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee.

Mary Kate is the daughter of Mike and Candy Miller.

She is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is a member of the Dexter Honor Society, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Teachers of America, Rotary Interact.  She also attended Missouri Girl’s State during the summer of 2015.

After graduation, Mary Kate plans to attend college and obtain a degree in nursing.  She then plans to pursue a degree in Advanced Practice Nursing.