APSU Student awarded Edelweiss Club scholarship
May 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Andrew Beaudoin, a German major at Austin Peay State University, has been selected to receive the Clarksville Edelweiss Club Scholarship for 2013-14.
He was honored during an awards ceremony at the Edelweiss Clubhouse on May 8th and received a check from Debbie Whitaker, president of the Clarksville Edelweiss Club.
Andrew Beaudoin (middle), who is studying German at Austin Peay State University, receives a scholarship from Debbie Whitaker (left), president of the Clarksville Edelweiss Club. Dr. Norbert Puszkar is on the right. (Photo provided)
Heritage Bank Announces Montgomery County Scholarship Honoree
March 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Heritage Bank is pleased to announce Vickie T. Wallace as the 2013 Heritage Bank Scholarship Fund Montgomery County Honoree.
Nineteen seniors from the Montgomery County area will receive the Heritage Bank High School Scholarship in honor of Mrs. Wallace and the commitment she has made to the Montgomery County community.
Over the last ten years, Heritage Bank has committed over $194,000 dollars in scholarship funds to 388 senior high school students planning to attend a higher education institution. [Read more]
Local Scholarship Essay Contest for High School Seniors
January 28, 2013
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – The 7 Points Quest is a local essay contest for high school seniors designed to encourage and promote the 7 principles of Leadership, Enlightenment, Academic Achievement, Perseverance, Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth.
The LEAP Organization recognizes the importance of encouraging youth to be productive and responsible citizens, and is honored to provide resources to assist youth their quest to pursue higher learning opportunities.
Dancing with the Stars returns to Clarksville
January 28, 2013
Clarksville TN – The dancers have been selected, so it’s time to get your scorecards ready and join Altrusa International Foundation for “Dancing with the Stars.”
This annual event will take place on Saturday, March 16th at 7:00pm at the Austin Peay State University Music/Mass Communications building. Dancing with the stars is a fundraiser to provide scholarships to non-traditional students. The goal of this year’s event is $10,000.
The 2012 dancers for Altrusa’s Dancing with the Stars
APSU to hold fundraiser Dinner October 26th for new History Scholarship Endowment
October 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – To celebrate the accomplishments and service of World War II veteran and faculty emeritus Preston John Hubbard, Austin Peay State University will hold a dinner to raise money for a scholarship endowment in his honor.
The Preston Hubbard Scholarship Dinner will be held at 7:00pm, Friday, October 26th in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. Cost is $25.00 per person, with the proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund to help deserving history students. [Read more]
High School Students attending AP Day October 6th get a chance to win $3,000 Austin Peay State University Scholarship
October 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – High school students interested in attending Austin Peay State University will get the opportunity to see the campus first hand and possibly win a $3,000 scholarship during the University’s AP Day on Saturday October 6th.
Students who qualify for unconditional admission to APSU for the Fall 2013 semester are eligible for the scholarship drawing. The submission of their AP Day evaluation form will serve as their ticket for the drawing, and the winner will be announced during that evening’s football game against rival Murray State. [Read more]
APSU African American Cultural Center seeking funds for Scholarships and grad ceremony
October 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Several years ago, a group of Austin Peay State University graduates endowed the African American Alumni Scholarship fund to provide African-American students with the opportunity to earn a college education.
After a successful initial investment, financial support for the scholarship slowly dried up. In the last few years, it has sat dormant, unable to provide assistance for deserving students. [Read more]
Clarksville Jaycees Foundation to give $73,000 for Gary Groves Memorial Athletic Scholarship
June 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – A long-running project of the Clarksville Jaycees, the Clarksville Jaycees Gary Groves Memorial Athletic Scholarship at Austin Peay State University will receive a significant financial boost this week.
After a 67-year history in the community, the local Jaycees organization is dissolving. As a result, the club’s foundation will present $73,000 to endow fully the athletic scholarship during a brief presentation at 5:30pm, Thursday, June 28th at F&M Bank on Franklin Street. [Read more]
Edelweiss Club scholarship awarded to Austin Peay State University student
April 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Eric Ezzell, a German major at Austin Peay State University, has been selected to receive the Clarksville Edelweiss Club Scholarship for 2012-13.
He was honored during an awards ceremony at the Edelweiss Clubhouse on April 11th and received a check from Jim Nolan, president of the Clarksville Edelweiss Club.
Eric Ezzell (left), who is studying German at Austin Peay State University, receives a scholarship from Jim Nolan, president of the Clarksville Edelweiss Club.
Dancing with the Stars comes to Clarksville
February 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The orchestra is tuning up, the dance shoes are nervously tapping backstage and the excitement is building for Saturday night’s Fourth Annual Dancing with the Stars presented by Altrusa International of Clarksville. This annual fundraiser brings together local celebrities and dancing professionals for an evening of stellar entertainment.
This year’s celebrities include: Cassandra Osborne from CEMC, Jameson Griffis with Merrill Lynch, Felicia Long from Keller Williams Realty, Kay Sites of Sites & Sutton Marketing, Scott Jensen with Planters Bank and Kayla Goad LeVan from Byers & Harvey, Inc.
The cast of the 2012 Dancing with the Stars.
