Academic Awards
The Joseph Lee Parker Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior Health and Physical Education major. He or she must be a good role model, demonstrate scholarly pursuits, and show evidence of leadership. The Joseph Lee Parker Scholarship is awarded to Sierra Burston.
The Raymond Memorial Science Scholarship is awarded to a returning student or students enrolled in one of the science curricula. This scholarship is provided in memory of Mr. John W. Raymond, Sr. and his son, Major John W. Raymond, Jr. This year’s recipients are Danielle Baccus and Kayla Robins.
The Mary C. Pearce Music Scholarship is an endowed scholarship awarded to an outstanding returning freshman music major. The scholarship was established by the late Mr. W. S. Penny, an alumnus, former trustee, and long time friend of the University. The award this year is presented to Terrence Taylor.