Mizzou Alum Student Sendoff

The Great River Tigers Chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association held its annual BBQ and student sendoff Saturday night, July 22 with 165 in attendance, including4T Mizzou students. Dr. Carolyn Henry, Dean of the Veterinary School at Mizzou, was the speaker. She discussed the make-up of the students in the Mizzou Veterinary School and some improvements being made.

The GRT Chapter presented $18,500 in scholarships during the evening. Eleven students received $1,000 scholarships based on their applications. Fifteen students were awarded $500 scholarships based on the luck of drawing their names out of the hat.

The Great River Tigers Chapter covers Hannibal, Quincy and surrounding counties. Pictured are Jerry and Carla Schoenborn presenting their $1000 scholarship to Zoe Porter, Canton, Mo.