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  MHSAA
SCHOLARSHIPS
Started in 1957, this scholarship is awarded to a senior based on scholarship, leadership and citizenship. Andrew D. Holt Scholarship - $1,000 Named in honor of the late Dr. Holt in 1970, this scholarship is selected impartially at the annual alumni meeting. Dr. Holt is President Emeritus, University of Tennessee and was a 1923 graduate of Milan High School. Johnnie Hale Metcalf Scholarship - $1,000 Since 1972, this award has been presented to a deserving senior from MHS who has given his or her best in a cooperative effort for progress in all phases of school work. Edith Holt Scholarship - $1,000 Begun in 1975, this scholarship is named in memory of Miss Edith Holt. A Milan graduate, she taught in the Milan school system for 46 years before her retirement. J.W. Thomas Scholarship - $1,000 Established in 1981, this scholarship is awarded in memory of "Jimmy" W. Thomas, former principal and superintendent in the Milan school system. He served education well in every facet imaginable from 1932 until 1974. Mr. Thomas was made an honorary graduate of the MHS class of 1928. Lurla B. Daniels Keith Scholarship - $1,000 Established in 1983, this scholarship is awarded to a senior with preference given to pursuance in the education profession. Mrs.. Keith is most remembered for her tireless contributions as secretary to the MHS Alumni Association. Milton Mayo Scholarship - $1,000 This award was established in 1980 to honor Milton Mayo, who served Milan students many years as a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent. Wylie Wheeler Scholarship - $1,000 Established in 1997, this award honors Wylie Wheeler for his outstanding contributions to the Milan school system as an educator for many years. Norris Hassell Scholarship - $1,000 Established in 1989, this scholarship is awarded in memory of Norris Hassell. He served as treasurer of the Milan High School Alumni Association for 27 years, 1959-1986.
Established in 2001, this scholarship honors Laura Rushing Stewart for her many years of dedication and service as treasurer to the association.
Established in 2001, this scholarship honors Marcelle Stevens Moore, Class of 1960, for many years of dedicated service as secretary and associate secretary of the alumni association.
Established in 2003, this scholarship honors Ralph Holt (1922-2002), a 1939 Milan grad who was a teacher, coach and administrator at Park Avenue School during a 28-year period from 1951 until 1979. Elizabeth Keaton Ownby Scholarship - $1,000 Mary Moore Collins Scholarship - $1000
Established in 2004, this scholarship honors a 1953 MHS graduate and standout athlete who later taught and coached at Milan High. Rex has served the alumni association since 1961 in numerous capacities including a term as president. He spearheaded successful efforts to build our office headquarters and introduces special classes each year. He was the MHSAA honoree in 2003.
Established in 2004, this scholarship is in recognition of our 2004 honoree, Bobbie Pratt Priddy (Class of ’54). A beloved kindergarten teacher in Milan for 31 years, Bobbie Sue has been a faithful church member and dedicated volunteer for many civic groups, including the Milan Alumni Association.
Established in 2008, honoring the memory of a former girls’ basketball coach and superintendent who was a member of the alumni executive board. The Wylie Wheeler/Purple Pride Scholarship will be awarded to a female basketball player.
Establish in 2008, this scholarship honors the late editor of the Mirror-Exchange, Bob Parkins (Class of 1947). Mr. Parkins was a longtime member of the Milan alumni board of directors, serving many years as Publicity Chairman. He also served as president of the alumni association and was the MHSAA special honoree in 1998.
Established in 1994 by family and friends in loving memory of Jeff, this scholarship is presented to a student athlete. Hazel Culver Memorial Scholarship - $2,000 This scholarship is given by Mrs. Culver's son, Dr. C.D. Culver, to a graduate who plans to attend Jackson State Community College, Jackson, TN. The student is selected on the basis of character, ability, need, and the likelihood of success in a chosen field. A grade point average of at least a "B" in high school is required.
In May 1995, the Fuchs Family Reunion established a scholarship fund to be presented to a Fuchs' family descendent graduating from Milan High School. This scholarship is not awarded every year. L.R. and Hassie Powell Scholarship - $5,000 Mr. Robert Powell established an endowment fund to honor his parents who always showed an interest in young people. The Powell Scholarship is given to a student who has shown the most improvement in four years of high school. The recipient is chosen by the MHS faculty. Allie Vee Fly & Martha Louise Blankenship Scholarship An endowment fund for scholarships was established in 1995 by Allie Vee Fly Blankenship in memory of Mrs. Blankenship and her daughter, Martha Louise Blankenship. This scholarship is not awarded every year. Class of 1966 Scholarship - $1,000 Established in 2003 by graduates in the Class of 1966, this scholarship honors the memory of all deceased classmates.
Established by her family in 2004, the Betty Fisher Short Memorial Scholarship ($500) honors Betty Short, a mother of four and former teaching assistant in Milan schools who loved children and valued education and the arts. She died in 1988 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving graduate planning to attend Union University, with priority given to students who plan to study healthcare, nursing, medicine or science. Peggy Lynn Johnson Fain Scholarship - $1,000 Mary and Fred Collins Honorary Scholarship - $1,000 Thelma Seavers Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
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