North Knox grad gets Walters Scholarship

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Emily Jones will use the money to pay for her teaching education….

Emily Jones of Bruceville is the latest recipient of the Dorothy M. Walters Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is handed out annually by the Vincennes University Foundation to students who are interested in the field of education. The scholarship provides students help with tuition, fees, room, board and books for two years at VU. Upon successful completion of these two years, the student will receive a scholarship for two more years at VU or another baccalaureate college or university of his or her choice.

Jones recently graduated from North Knox High School where she participated in the North Knox Elementary Education Internship Program where she solidified her passion for teaching. She also was a member of the High School’s Academic Honor Roll and National Honor Society.