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.
Travis Russell signs Basketball Scholarship with Bethel University
April 29, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school, is pleased to announce the signing of Travis Russell to Bethel University in McKenzie, TN. Travis has played basketball at CA for the past 2 years and was a part of the 2010 Class 10A Basketball team.
Travis not only received a partial basketball scholarship, but also received an academic scholarship. Head of Schools Kay Drew, “Travis’ success on the court is what put him on Bethel’s list of prospects, but his success in the classroom is what helped him secure a full scholarship. We couldn’t be more proud of Travis and his success.” Travis will report to Bethel in August and take on the new role of Wildcat.
Travis Russell signs Basketball Scholarship with Bethel University
APSU student awarded $500 scholarship from Edelweiss Club for 2011-12
April 25, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Andrea Yarbrough, an Austin Peay State University German language major, was awarded a $500.00 scholarship from the Clarksville Edelweiss Club for the 2011-12 academic year.
Jim Nolan, president of the local Edelweiss Club, recently presented Yarbrough with the Clarksville Edelweiss Club Scholarship. The club awards the annual $500.00 scholarship to an APSU student who is majoring or minoring in German.
Jim Nolan (right), president of the local Edelweiss Club, presents Andrea Yarbrough with the Edelweiss Club of Clarksville APSU German Scholarship. Yarbrough is a German language major at Austin Peay State University. (Photo provided by Norbert Puszkar, APSU associate professor of German)
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Seeks Clarksville-Montgomery County Scholarship Applicants
February 9, 2011
Application Deadline March 15th
Nashville, TN – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization benefiting nonprofits in Middle Tennessee, announces its annual scholarship application process and invites students to apply by March 11th, 2011, at www.cfmt.org.
Whether a student is studying law, horticulture, chiropractic medicine or musical composition; planning a career in technology or dentistry; or studying at a technical school or four-year university, The Community Foundation’s scholarship program offers opportunities for hundreds of students from various backgrounds and communities. [Read more]
APSU student awarded scholarship by state council
January 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $750.00 scholarship to Cody Norrod, a senior at Austin Peay State University.
Norrod, a Springfield native and the son of Avle Perry and David Norrod, is working toward a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. After graduation, he plans to find a career in the area of wildlife conservation. Currently he is employed at Mapco in Pleasant View and is a member of the Battle Creek Baptist Church.
Dr. Donald Sudbrink, assistant professor of agriculture at APSU, presents a scholarship certificate from the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) to Cody Norrod, a senior at APSU. (Photo provided by the TCC)
H.O.P.E. awards four scholarships
May 29, 2010
The Hispanic Organization for Progress & Education issued the Juan Vasquez scholarship to 4 High School students from Clarksville-Montgomery County area: Yarliz Rodriguez, Francis Nicole Griffin, Rebecca S. Keyes, and Yazarette Guzman. In addition, Ismael Onate from the El Toro De Don Jose mexican restaurant presented the first installment of what they hope will be an annual scholarship award that will “Give something back to the community”.
APSU supporter Ed Groves receives 2010 Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in Philanthropy
May 15, 2010
Edgar (Ed) R. Groves was presented the 2010 Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in Philanthropy during the annual Scholarship Donor Appreciation Dinner at Austin Peay State University, held Tuesday, April 27th.
David Gregory, vice chancellor of administration and facilities development, presented the award on behalf of Chancellor Charles Manning and the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
APSU President Tim Hall, who nominated Groves for the award, said, “The criteria for the Chancellor’s Award describes Edgar R. Groves perfectly. The relationship between Mr. Groves and Austin Peay State University can perhaps best be described as a mutual admiration society. [Read more]
