The Designing Women Foundation awarded five $1,000 scholarships to college-bound female seniors for their academic achievements on Monday, May 13, at the Bloodworth House.

 

Poplar Bluff High School recipients of the annual scholarships were: Cara Bubanovich, who plans to major in nursing at Missouri State University; Marina Johnston, who plans to major in nursing at Southeast Missouri State University; Katelyn Moeller, who also plans to major in nursing at Central Methodist University; Jillian Page, who plans to major in international finance at the University of Alabama; and Sophia Rowland, who plans to major in engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

 

Winners of the nonprofit organization’s Charlie Classic Reading Contest who read the most select literary works were: PBHS junior Caitlin Dollins, who won a $300 bank card for reading 11 books; PBJHS eighth grader Charlee Deaton, who won a $300 for reading 33 books; and eighth grader Emmalein Pendley, who won $150 for reading 21 books.

 

The Designing Women Foundation is dedicated to the cultural and educational enrichment of deserving young people, primarily women. The Charlie Classic Reading Contest is open to all High School students who read at least 10 classics, and Junior High students who read a minimum of 20 books from the literature list.

 

Pictured with R-I Superintendent Dr. Scott Dill are (left to right) Jillian Page, Cara Bubanovich, Katelyn Moeller and Marina Johnston. Not present was Sophia Rowland.

 

Photo and article submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District