The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Press Release

FRANCES COOKE VAN ZANDT CHAPTER, FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Contact:  Sheryl Rascher, Scholarship Chair   817-680-5691

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Shannon McGahey Awarded DRT Scholarship

(Fort Worth Texas – March 4, 2017) – The Frances Cooke Van Zandt, Fort Worth Chapter, of The Daughters of The Republic of Texas has awarded their 2017 scholarship to Shannon McGahey of Richland High School, North Richland Hills.

Shannon, daughter of Wendy and Kevin McGahey, received a certificate of our recognition, and a scholarship check of $500 for use toward expenses at a Texas university.

Ranking in the top ten percent of her class, Shannon will complete graduation requirements in just three years.  High scores in courses such as Biology, Chemistry & Physics, and selection of demanding college preparatory coursework, reflect her preparedness to study Biochemistry at University of North Texas in Denton. She has been admitted into the Honors program to major in Biological Sciences. Having witnessed young friends suffer Type I Diabetes, Shannon holds a special interest in Medical Research related to childhood disease.

In addition to her excellence in academics, Shannon has received extensive recognition in a variety of performance competitions including Acting, Voice and Playwriting. She holds a Tae Kwon Do Black Belt.  And Shannon consistently displays leadership and commitment through school and community organizations and events.

Shannon was presented as Scholarship winner at this year’s Texas Independence Day Luncheon, held at the Ridglea County Club in Fort Worth.

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) was founded in 1891 as an organization dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the founding families and soldiers of the Republic of Texas. The organization’s mission includes perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who have achieved and maintained the independence of Texas and encouraging historical research into the earliest records of Texas, especially those relating to the Revolution of 1835 and the events which followed.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas present 2017 Scholarship to Shannon McGahey

Shannon McGahey receives 2017 Daughters of the Republic of Texas Scholarship

For information about the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, visit http://www.drtinfo.org/.

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The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) was founded in 1891 as an organization dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the founding families and soldiers of the Republic of Texas. The organization’s mission includes perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who have achieved and maintained the independence of Texas and encouraging historical research into the earliest records of Texas, especially those relating to the Revolution of 1835 and the events which followed.