The Russellville City Schools Educational Foundation held its annual banquet on April 22 with a silent auction, dinner, entertainment, award presentations and a live auction.
Kyle Taylor received the Dan C. Hyndman Star Polisher Award. The award was created in memory of former RHS Principal Dan Hindman and recognizes the dedication of educators to the success of Russellville City Schools students. No matter what your students look like, Star Polisher polishes them into a bright, shining light for all to see.
Other honorees at the banquet included Gene and Frieda Ellison, and Ramona Robinson.
The 2024 scholarship recipients are:
RCS Educational Foundation Scholarships: Maggie Bishop, Emma Campbell, Reece Carson, Brant Cummings, Hal Grimes, Will Morgan, Lexi O'Neill, Daniella Abigail Pascual.
Wayne Collum Memorial Scholarship: Bralynn Vincent
Flanagan/Helams Scholarship: Kaylin Pinkard.
Paul Foster Memorial Scholarship: Sarah Keel.
Lanny Norris Scholarship: Kinsley Palmer.
Dr. Wayne Ray Scholarship, Chloe Sheffield;
Dr. Aubrey Terry Memorial Scholarship: Peyton Parrish, Avery Watts.
Wells/Samuel Scholarship: Reece Carson, Bralynn Vincent, Logan Wells.
Dr. Faye Wilson Next Step Memorial Scholarship: Soraya Fonseca, Jaycee Moore, Ebony West.
Founded in 2012, the Russellville City Schools Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization created for the sole purpose of providing educational opportunities to current and future students. The Foundation operates under the oversight of a Board of Directors that includes community leaders, system volunteers, alumni, educators, and business leaders.
