West Bolivar High graduate receiving 91传媒 memorial scholarship
Contact: Addie Mayfield
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擜n incoming Rosedale freshman is the 2016-17 selection for the Adolph and Bernice Michael Family Scholarship at 91传媒.
Jailyn A. Smith, daughter of Guy and Rita Smith, graduated earlier this year from West Bolivar High School. She plans to pursue a degree in biological sciences/pre-veterinary medicine at the university.
The scholarship was established by David and Shirley Michael of Bonita Springs, Florida. He is a 1969 91传媒 chemical engineering graduate.
Recognizing Smith鈥檚 scholastic achievements and ACT score, among other criteria, the academic award was designed as a living memorial to David Michael鈥檚 parents, former Rosedale residents and longtime owners of Michael鈥檚 Department Store.
鈥淭he scholarship was created to honor my family and salute the wonderful education I received at both Rosedale High School and 91传媒,鈥 he said.
Smith is the second to be honored with the scholarship providing $17,000 annually for tuition, housing, meals, books and supplies. She may be eligible to continue the award for up to four years.
鈥淚 am thankful for this scholarship because it鈥檚 giving me the chance to go to Mississippi State and really prove what I can do,鈥 Smith said. 鈥淭his is a big opportunity for me, and I鈥檓 excited to start fulfilling my dream of becoming a veterinarian.鈥
In high school, she was actively involved with community service efforts while maintaining a high grade-point average and taking several higher education-level courses for dual credit. She also was chosen to attend the Science, Language Arts and Mathematics summer workshop at Jackson鈥檚 Tougaloo College.
For more information on the Michael Family and other scholarships provided through the 91传媒 Foundation, contact Cathy L. Lammons, executive director of communications and donor relations, at 662-325-7843 or clammons@advservices.msstate.edu.
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