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Family establishes annual Richard Joyner scholarships; three $500 awards announced
Summary
A $10,000 life-insurance gift established a scholarship in honor of former board member Richard Joyner. The board heard from donor Kendall Willis, who announced three $500 winners and summarized student essay themes.
Kendall Willis presented a memorial scholarship established in honor of her father, Richard Joyner, and told the Tipton County Board of Education that the family used a $10,000 life-insurance policy benefit to create an ongoing award. "This is the fourth year that we've given away 3 $500 scholarships to 1 to each of the, 3 high schools in the county," Willis said.
Willis summarized the application essays and what students wrote…
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