Allison Cherry was the much-loved daughter of Ben and Ruth Cherry. Ben was a successful independent paint contractor and Ruth was the principal of Royse City High School. (This fact did not keep Allison from getting into occasional trouble!) Despite being born with severe asthma, Allison Cherry was full of life and laughter. She was a wispy, little blonde with a smile almost bigger than her face and a contagious laugh. She filled a room with teasing and banter. Allison was indulged, yet a thoughtful, giving child. Allison loved people and loved to make people laugh. She loved Royse City, her school and her church. Allison tried everything. She was involved in volleyball, cheerleading, journalism, student council, FCA, FHA, and yearbook. Allison hated math and her grades were proof of that, but she loved writing and won several first-place UIL awards. Allison would pour her energy into the things she loved, she was silly, spontaneous, and was named “Most Gullible” her senior year. Her mischievous nature kept Ben and Ruth on their toes! Allison left this world in December of 1993, but her love for life is always remembered and we hope in a small way, is carried on through this gift of education.

1 Award - $1,000

CRITERIA

• Must be involved in Extracurricular activities at school and or community.
• Overall GPA cannot exceed a 3.3% or be less than a 1.7%
• Transcript required
• Can be used for any post-secondary school, tuition, books, or room & board.
• Payment sent to the University or School upon receipt of required student information and school registration- must be sent to kendra.walker@rcisd.org
• Documentation must have the name of the student and the name of post post-secondary school.

Cam Murray was the son of Cathy Partridge and Mark Murray and big brother to Mitch. His first home was Royse City, TX, and Cam attended Kindergarten at Browning Primary. In 1984, Cam and his family made their first of a series of moves to Rockwall, Texas. From Rockwall the family moved to Bellingham, WA, then to Naperville, IL, and finally to Ashburn Farms, VA before returning to Royse City just before Cam's 6th grade year. Along the way, Cam learned to be very adaptable and to easily make friends. Cam was intelligent, but not an excellent student, as his time was, to him, better used if spent participating in any social activity. Out-going and adventurous, he participated in many activities from sports to student council to choir.  Cam attended high school in Royse City and Beaumont before graduating from Rockwall High School in 1997. No matter where life led him, Cam always considered Royse City his “home”. Upon graduating high school, Cam enrolled at Tyler Junior College. One day walking across campus, he ran into some TJC cheerleaders who encouraged him to try out for the co-ed cheer squad. Umm, cute girls, why not? Cam cheered for TJC and for the SFA Jacks as he continued his education at Stephen F. Austin State University. Cam loved cheering and college life but struggled with the direction of his education and changed majors on several occasions (much to his parents’ dismay)! Looking for direction and a new challenge, Cam joined the US Navy, where he discovered that people looked up to him...a tribute to his natural leadership skills. After his discharge, Cam was committed to finishing his college education and returned to SFA. Cam loved his family and friends. He filled a room with teasing, laughter, hugs and rowdiness. Cam had a soft spot for the underdog. He was a treasure to his brother, his cousins and his friends. Cam left this world in February of 2003, but his smile, his humor and his fun-loving nature will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him. We hope, in a small way, his love for people is carried on through this gift of education.

1 Award- $1,000

CRITERIA

• Must be involved in service to the Community, school and church
• Can be used for any post-secondary school, tuition, books, or room & board.
• Must have a letter of recommendation from service organizations that you volunteer with (minimum of 2).
• Payment is sent to the University or School upon receipt of the required student information and school registration.
• Receipt of registration and payment to the school must be sent to kendra.walker@rcisd.org

Glenda Arnold grew up in Royse City, attending local schools from kindergarten through high school. She furthered her education at East Texas State University. After graduating, Glenda returned to her hometown to teach elementary school. Alongside her husband David, she dedicated her entire career to educating students in Royse City ISD. Over her 40-year tenure, Glenda taught elementary classes, served as a diagnostician in the Special Education department, and acted as the principal at Davis Elementary. Known for her warmth and compassion, Glenda cherished her family, her hometown, and everyone she met, particularly the students she cared for deeply. She played a pivotal role in introducing the Capturing Kids Hearts program to Royse City ISD, reflecting her love and commitment to both her family and the educational community. In choosing the recipient for the Glenda Arnold Memorial Scholarship, a student must be involved in community, church and school extracurricular activities.

1 Award - $1,000

CRITERIA

• 1st Round Application- 2nd Round Interview (for those that qualify).
• Must be involved in: Community, Church, and Extracurricular activities
• Can be used for any post-secondary school, tuition, books, or room & board.
• Payment sent to the University or School upon receipt of required student information and school registration - must be sent to kendra.walker@rcisd.org
• The above documentation must have the name of the student and the name of post post-secondary school.

David Magness was a natural leader with a servant’s heart. People trusted him and admired his leadership ability. He loved Royse City and Rockwall County and strived to make a difference. He served on the Royse City ISD Board of Trustees for 12 years before becoming a Rockwall County commissioner for Precinct 4. David loved serving and planning for the preservation and future of the county and community. He also served as chair of the Board of Directors for Texas Leadership Bank, President of the board for Farmers Electric Cooperative and numerous other boards. In choosing the recipient for the David Magness Memorial Scholarship, a student must exhibit leadership abilities and involvement in community, church and extracurricular school activities. David always strived to make Royse City and Rockwall County a great place to live for generations to come.

1 Award- $1,000

CRITERIA

• 1st Round Application- 2nd Round Interview (for those that qualify)
• Must be heavily involved in Leadership as well as service/volunteer work with the community, church and school.
• Must have held a minimum of 3 leadership positions.
• Minimum of 100 Community service hours.
• Can be used for any post-secondary school, tuition, books, or room & board.
• Must have a letter of recommendation from service organizations that you volunteer with ( minimum of 2).
• Payment sent to the University or School upon receipt of required student information and school registration- must be sent to kendra.walker@rcisd.org
• Documentation must have the name of the student and the name of post post-secondary school.

Savana Baley Hicks was born on August 8, 1999. As a baby, she was talkative and walking by nine months. At four years old, it was discovered that she needed glasses to correct a problem with her eyes. Despite this, she excelled in sports, starting with soccer at the age of five and later in track under the coaching of her stepfather. Despite her success, she struggled with feeling different due to her eyes and often found it difficult to attend school. Tragically, she passed away in a car accident on January 24th, while a student at Royse City Middle School. This scholarship in her memory aims to support a student who may have faced obstacles but keeps persevering. The scholarship is funded by The Patty Turner Group.

1 Award - $2,500

CRITERIA

• Statement of Financial Need. Financial need is preferred but not required.
• Must be involved in extracurricular activities.
• Transcript required.
• Can be used for any post-secondary school, including trade schools, tuition, books, or room & board.
• Payment is sent to the University or School upon receipt of the required student information and school registration.
• Receipt of registration and payment to the school must be sent to kendra.walker@rcisd.org.
• Documentation must have the name of the student and the name of post post-secondary school.

Sanitation Solutions awards two $1,000 scholarships per year for award to two Royse City High School graduates: one male and one female. Must be used for post-secondary education.

2 Awards, $1,000- one graduating Female, $1,000 one graduating Male

CRITERIA

• Can be used for any post-secondary school, tuition, books, or room & board.
• Payment sent to the University or School upon receipt of the required student information and school registration.
• Receipt of registration and payment to the school must be sent to kendra.walker@rcisd.org
• Documentation must have the name of the student and the name of post secondary school.

Bobby & Joe Evans Memorial Scholarship

Bobby Cross Evans was born in Royse City and was a 1938 graduate of Royse City High School. Joe Evans moved from Nevada to Royse City in 1954. Joe graduated from Baylor University in 1940 with a BBA degree and served in the Navy during World War II. Joe was an active community and church volunteer, also serving on the Royse City ISD School Board for many years. Bobby received her Bachelor’s Degree in education from the North Texas State College and her Master’s Degree from East Texas State Teachers’ College and taught fifth grade in Royse City during the 1950s.  Both Joe and Bobby valued and encouraged higher education.

1 Award - $1,000

CRITERIA:

• Primary focus on first-generation college students
• Must be involved in Extracurricular activities at school and or community.
• Overall GPA must be higher than 3.5
• Transcript required.
• Can be used for any post-secondary school, tuition, books, or room & board.
• Payment is sent to the University or School upon receipt of the required student information and school registration.
• Receipt of registration and payment to the school must be sent to kimberlie.crumrine@rcisd.org
• Documentation must have the name of the student and the name of post post-secondary school.