Labette Community College Local Women Receive P.E.O. Scholarships
December 13, 2022 |
Parsons, KS (December 12, 2022) – Parsons P.E.O. Chapter JE, a philanthropic organization, presented two local women with scholarships in December.
The 2022-2023 scholarships were awarded to Karie Leslie and Kimberly Ourada, both of Parsons.
Leslie is a non-traditional college student studying nursing at LCC “I am a first-generation student and a single mother of three,” said Leslie. “I have overcome a lot in life, and I am incredibly grateful for this scholarship to go toward my nursing degree.”
Likewise, Ourada also expressed her gratitude. “I was surprised to have been chosen for this scholarship, and know it will help me finish my degree here at LCC. Thank you!”
“The committee was impressed by the hard work and tenacity displayed by both recipients as they pursue their educational goals,” stated Kelly Kirkpatrick, P.E.O. and scholarship committee chair.
The scholarship committee of Chapter JE reviewed applications submitted through LCC department heads. Members of the chapter voted to award the $300 scholarships to local female students, who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence in their pursuit of their education at Labette Community College. Nominations were reviewed first by the committee, followed by a chapter meeting to choose two recipients.
True to the mission of promoting educational opportunities for women, Chapter JE President, Debra Shaw explains the legacy of these scholarships. “Our chapter continually works toward building sisterhood, friendships and supporting women through the educational assistance programs, such as these scholarships,” concluded Shaw. “Education continues to be the primary philanthropy of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and Chapter JE is honored to support these two deserving women in their educational endeavors. We wish them every success on this journey.”
Chapter JE Sisterhood is a local chapter of P.E.O. International. The chapter raises money for the annual scholarships by selling evergreen wreaths and swags for the holidays. To learn more, please visit the chapter's Facebook page, P.E.O. Chapter JE Parsons, KS.