The Franklin Hospital Auxiliary awarded a total of thirteen $1,000 scholarships and two $500 scholarships in 2017. The money used for these scholarships was generated from the spring fundraising dinner.
The $1,000 Ellen Sawyer Scholarship is awarded to a Franklin Hospital employee who wishes to further his or her education in the health care field. This year's recipient is Bryan William Hubner from Christopher.
The $1,000 Chlodene Williamson Memorial Nursing Scholarship was presented to Amber Reece from Zeigler-Royalton High School. The Auxiliary administers this scholarship for the Williamson family.
The Auxiliary was able to award two Mr. Gene Alexander (Mr. A) Scholarships this year, each in the amount of $1,000. The recipients are Madison Miller of Benton and Katie Ramsey of Thompsonville.
The Franklin Hospital Auxiliary awarded nine $1,000 Auxiliary scholarships, one of which was given in honor of Jane Webster, an auxiliary member who has gone above and beyond raising money for the scholarship fund. The scholarship was awarded to Kassie Jeralds of Zeigler-Royalton.
The other recipients of Franklin Hospital Auxiliary scholarships were Brooke Akers of Christopher, Callie Young of Christopher, Camryn Maloney of Christopher, Mallory Newbury of Sesser-Valier, Dakota J. Richardson of West Frankfort, Aleah Glodich of West Frankfort, Kenneth Cameron Newton of Zeigler-Royalton and Amy Miller of Zeigler-Royalton.
The $500 Judith Durham Scholarship was awarded to Ally Gischer of Benton. This scholarship is funded by friends and family of Judith Durham and administered by the Auxiliary.
The $500 Dr. Saeed and Mrs Rizwana Khan Scholarship was awarded to Brandon Beery of West Frankfort.
Franklin Hospital Auxiliary doles out scholarships
Posted on 5/23/2017, 6:52 AM
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