Several scholarships have recently been awarded through the BRTC Foundation. Each Foundation scholarship is $1,000 per semester for two consecutive semesters (Fall/Spring) provided the recipient maintains at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA for the two terms and is enrolled full time.
Kailey Martin of Biggers has been awarded the Phillip Collins II and Beth-Collins Bagwell Memorial Scholarship and the BRTC President’s Scholarship for General Education. She plans to earn an Associate of Arts degree in General Education from BRTC, then study to become a dental hygienist.
Martin is a graduate of Corning High School where she was a member of National Honor Society, FCLA, FFA, Student Council. She is the daughter of Pam and Bryan Martin and attends Biggers Baptist Church.
Kaylan Hutsell of Hoxie has been awarded the BRTC Foundation Scholarship for General Education. He is the son of Lanny and Tonya Hutsell and a May 2013 graduate of Hoxie High School. His current plan is to work on completing general education courses.
While in high school, Hutsell was a member of BETA Club, ATOD, FBLA, Library Club, Art Club and TLC. He received the Physical Education award, Perfect Attendance award, and awards for A and A-B Honor Roll.
Steven “Brock” Adams (no photo available) of Lake City has been awarded the BRTC Foundation Scholarship for General Education and the BRTC President’s Scholarship for Business Education. He plans to major in Agri Business.
Adams is the son of Steve and Beth Adams and is a May honor graduate of Riverside High School where he was a member of Beta Club, FFA and Gifted and Talented. He also participated in baseball and basketball.
James Higgins (no photo available) of Maynard has been awarded the BRTC GED Foundation Scholarship for 2013-2014. He attended Maynard High School, and he earned his GED last fall.
Higgins is the son of George and Pam Higgins. He plans to pursue an education in the field of political science, history, law or communication, with the goal of one day becoming a politician.
Jordan Whitted of Maynard has been awarded the Eddie Mae Herron Scholarship and the BRTC President’s Scholarship for Health Education.
Whitted is a May 2013 graduate of Maynard High School where she received math, science and athletic awards, and participated in basketball, softball, track, FCCLA, student council and CHAMPS. She plans to pursue a nursing degree and become a labor and delivery nurse.
Haley Howell of Maynard has been awarded the BRTC Foundation Scholarship for Technical Education and the BRTC President’s Scholarship for Technical Education.
Howell, a May 2013 graduate of Maynard High School, is the daughter of Sandy Howell of Maynard and the late Spencer Howell. She plans to become a registered nurse.
While in high school, Howell played basketball and was a member of FCCLA, Champs, Student Council and Art Club.
Courtney Rice of Hoxie has been awarded the BRTC President’s Scholarship for Health Education. She plans to pursue an education in physical therapy
Rice is the daughter of Shane and Missy Rice. She is a May 2013 graduate of Hoxie High School where she was active in basketball, FCCLA and Beta Club.
Treasa Ferguson (no photo available) of Hoxie as been awarded the BRTC Foundation Scholarship for Technical Education.
Ferguson attended Walnut Ridge High School and earned a GED in 1979. She is seeking an associate of applied science business technology degree with a health information option.
Tyler Booth of Ravenden has been awarded the BRTC Foundation Scholarship for General Education and the BRTC President’s Scholarship for General Education.
Booth is the son of April Brown of Ravenden and Tim Booth of Frankfort, Kentucky, He is a May 2013 graduate of Sloan-Hendrix High School and plans to pursue a degree in criminal justice.
Morgan Woodard of Hoxie has been awarded the BRTC President’s Scholarship for Health Education and the BRTC Foundation Scholarship for General Education.
Woodard is a May 2013 graduate of Hoxie High School where she was involved in Student Council (reporter), Gifted and Talented, Beta Club, cheerleading (captain), HOSA (treasurer), and Green Earth Club. She was named Miss Lawrence County 2012 and graduated top 10 in her class. She plans to earn a bachelor of science degree in a medical field with special interest in anesthesiology.
Lisa Cook of Paragould has been awarded the BRTC Foundation Scholarship for Technical Education. She is pursuing the Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology – Health option degree from BRTC.
Future plans of Cook include completing the online program for Health Information Management through University of Arkansas for Medical Science.
Cook is a 1990 graduate of Ridgecrest High School and the daughter of Wendall Barnes and Lucy Barnes of Paragould.