The recipients of five Memorial Scholarships were recently announced at Debra Collier's School of Dance. The scholarships, named in memory of former students Lori Rigsby, Jacquline Egolf, Ashleigh Brunner and Emma Martin and former dance parent Cindy Crane, were developed to offer opportunities to students through financial assistance and also encourage students through the recognition of their abilities and achievements. Applicants were divided into age categories and each submitted a personal essay describing a dance routine that inspired them and why. The recipients, Tierra Gibson, daughter of Ed and April Gibson; Alexis Laureano, daughter of Lynn DesJardins and Manny Laureano; Olivia Netzley, daughter of Zach and Vondria Netzley; Ellen Davenport, daughter of Shawna and Chip Davenport; and Sarah Mills, daughter of Rusty and Kirsten Mills, each received a class scholarship for the 2010-2011 annual season. Pictured (L to R) are, front row: Ellen Davenport and Sarah Mills; second row: Tierra Gibson, Alexis Laureano and Olivia Netzley.[[In-content Ad]]
