Marion County Arkansas Republicans
HISTORY OF THE RWMC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
History: In 2015, The Patty Mayo Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of PATTY MAYO, who has served in the Republican Party in several capacities. Patty had served as a President of the Republican Women of Marion County and Third District Director. She was extremely active in Republican politics and held several positions at the County, District and State levels. You definitely knew where Patty stood on most any given topic. Family had always been very important to Patty and she loved her family dearly. She also had a great sense of humor about politics as her husband Raymond ran for Justice of the Peace and in the Turkey Trot parade he carried a sign that read, “Patty’s Husband”. She helped in many, many campaigns. Patty’s death, in September, 2014, came as quite a shock and her absence was clearly felt.
In October, 2015, KAREN WAGGONER, passed away. Karen served as an RWMC Officer, chaired several committees including the Legislative Committee. Karen received her Master’s Degree in Education at the University of CT. In 2003, her book, "On My Honor, a Navy Wife's Vietnam Story" was published. She valued education and was very involved in getting the scholarship off the ground.
In September, 2018, SHERRIE PARKIN, who was the Chair Person of the scholarship fund passed away. Sherrie has also been a long time member and very active in the Republican Women of Marion County. She and Karen Waggoner were very good about keeping RWMC informed of legislative issues. Sherrie also believed education was key to a good future. She authored a book titled “Footprints and Sage”. Upon moving to Flippin, AR, she became active and joined a writer’s guild, she also authored a weekly column in The Mountain Echo called “Over 65 and Under Foot”.
In 2018, after much consideration, the Republican Women changed the name of the scholarship to show tribute and memorialize all the wonderfully talented women who have served and given their time, talent and treasure to promote the values of Republican Women of Marion County. Each one believed education was important and education could make a difference if opportunity was given. RWMC feels this is a good way to get involved with the youth and provide a positive, conservative influence in the community.
Applicants will hopefully become involved in a local Republican Women of Marion County club, participate in activities, and become involved in Teenage Republicans, College Republicans, Marion County Republican Committee or other conservative organizations that promote the platform of the Republican Party.
The Republican Women of Marion County Scholarship can be used toward tuition, books or supplies. RWMC will supply the college, University, or Trade School with the funds on behalf of the recipient. This award must be used within one year.
Republican Women
Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Each scholarship recipient received a scholarship in the amount of $750.
Each applicant was required to submit an essay, not to exceed 500 words, on one of the four (4) following topics:
“What It Means To Be An American”
“Why Socialism Doesn’t Work”
“Unifying America”
“How Can I Pursue My Freedom”
Gracie Beaty, 2024 Yellville-Summit High School graduate. She is attending Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Beaty plans to pursue a career in Pediatric Speech Pathology. Beaty’s choice of topic was “What Does It Mean to Be an American?”
Alexandra (Alley) Hodges, 2024 Flippin High School graduate. Hodges is attending University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Hodges plans to major in Apparel Merchandising and Product and Development and double minor in Global Studies and Marketing. Her topic was “How Can I Pursue My Freedom?”
DONATIONS FOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Republican Women of Marion County have established a memorial scholarship to be given to a Marion County high school senior or home school student who will be entering college in the fall.
Each applicant must complete a letter of application, meet the requirements, and submit an essay on a chosen topic each year. This award can be used toward tuition, books or supplies. RWMC will supply the college, University, or Trade School with the funds on behalf of the recipient. This award must be used within one year.
Our goal is to give several scholarships. We feel this is a good way to get involved with the youth and provide a positive, conservative influence in the community.
We hope you will join us in reaching our fundraising goal.
Patty Mayo
May 10, 1958 – September 28, 2014
Karen Waggoner
March 17, 1938 - October 27, 2015
Sherrie Parkin
March 08, 1941 - September 08, 2018
Eligibility: This scholarship is to be given to a Marion County high school senior or home school student who will be entering college in the fall. Each applicant must complete a letter of application, meet the requirements, and submit an essay on a chosen topic each year. The applicant must be an American citizen.
How many scholarships are given? Decision as to the number and the amount of the scholarship is made every year and is determined solely by the funds available and the discretion of the scholarship committee.
How is the scholarship financed? The scholarship is perpetuated by RWMC. Members are urged to contribute to the scholarship fund on a regular basis. Fundraisers are held throughout the year. Contributions are accepted at any time. Checks should be made payable to the RWMC Scholarship Fund and mailed to RWMC, P. O. Box 937, Yellville, AR 72687. (For printable form scroll to bottom of this page.)
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Checks can be made payable to: RWMC, P. O. Box 937, Yellville, AR 72687
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