Soroptimist International of Carson City recently held a scholarship awards ceremony at their luncheon meeting.
The Western Nevada College Trade and Industry Awards are given each year to students working toward a trade, business or technical degree. This year, two awards were presented to Laurie Purcell and Jessica Shehorn.
Melissa Dornsife is the recipient of the Barbara Alexander Scholarship. Through a private donation for a Western Nevada College student, this scholarship is given to a student who provides the primary financial support for her household.
The Marge Patterson Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Melissa Washabaugh. This scholarship is presented to a Western Nevada College nursing student .
Laureen Mesa was awarded the Margaret Hersey Memorial Scholarship, for a Western Nevada College nursing student.
Soroptimist International of Carson City is part of a world wide organization for women in management and professions working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women.
For further information, please call Membership Chair Marilyn Lewis at 882-4875 or President Sherry Griffin-Grundy at 882-4890.
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