Desoto County News

Olive Branch Rotary Club scholarships awarded

Six Olive Branch-area seniors were awarded scholarships by the Rotary Club of Olive Branch on Tuesday, May 14.

The Rotary scholarships of $1,000 each are provided to deserving seniors through an application process. The scholarships go to seniors from Olive Branch, Lewisburg, and Center Hill high schools.

The scholarship awards were presented during a meeting of the Rotary Club held at the Olive Branch Country Club. Funding for the scholarships each year are provided through the club’s fundraising efforts, including an annual golf tournament.

The scholarship winners are as follows: (pictured from left with club president Dr. Brian Henry)

  • Callie Curran – Olive Branch High School
  • Olivia Walters – Olive Branch High School
  • Isabella Goss – Lewisburg High School
  • Mia Puentes – Olive Branch High School
  • Katelyn Christy – Center Hill High School
  • Claire Taylor – Lewisburg High School

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.