From left, scholarship award winner Alise Bedford, Judy McCready, Psi TN state president, and Christine Hockert, second vice president National Kappa Kappa Iota and Gamma Chapter treasurer
Alise Bedford a Tyner Academy graduating senior, will be entering the career of education and will be attending Middle Tennessee State University. Her goal is to become an elementary school teacher. She said she is confident that college will give her the skills necessary to face challenges to come as an educator.
At the Tyner Academy Senior Awards held on Tuesday, Alise received two scholarships totaling $900 from local Kappa Kappa Iota Gamma Chapter members and the Psi State Tennessee Lucille Shugart Scholarship.
Presenting the scholarship awards to Alicia were Judy McCready, Psi Tennessee state president and Gamma Chapter member and Christine Hockert, Gamma Chapter treasurer and second vice president of National Kappa Kappa Iota.
Psi State Tennessee received its charter on Feb. 11, 1967. Lucille Shugart was the first president and founder. The scholarship in her honor is awarded to high school seniors planning to enter the field of education.
Judy McCready, president, Psi State TN stated that she is proud to be a member of National Kappa Kappa Iota and the scholarship opportunities available for educators as well as for those who are entering the field of education. The purpose of this organization is to promote the advancement of education by providing an effective network for the exchange of education and teaching practices by educators.