Mt. Carmel, IL – Paige Heinrich is the recipient of the prestigious Claire Sherwood Spencer Scholarship for the 2018-19 academic year at Wabash Valley College.
Paige is the daughter of Bryan and Traci Heinrich of Mt. Carmel. She attended Fort Zumwalt South High School and graduated from Mt. Carmel High School. Her high school activities included National Honor Society, Art Club, Student Council, ballet dance, tap, jazz, contemporary, and youth group. Her future career goals are teaching French and creative writing. After she completes her work at WVC, Paige plans to transfer to the University of Southern Indiana.
The Claire Sherwood Spencer Scholarship was established by the late Dr. James S. Spencer and his late wife, Claire, as a tribute to the dedication and support Mrs. Spencer provided during those productive years which Dr. Spencer spent as the Chancellor of the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District.
Mrs. Spencer was also very active in support of the fine arts in the area. Many have benefitted from her work as a teacher of language arts in the public school system of Illinois, from her activities as a founder of the Women’s League for Community Progress in Olney, Illinois, and from her support of higher education projects for women as a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
This scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and leadership in high school and is awarded to students who demonstrate a potential to excel in their area of study. It helps provide assistance with tuition costs for fall and spring semesters for one year as long as the student remains enrolled full time. Total value of this award is estimated at $2,400.
Photo Caption: WVC President Dr. Matt Fowler was pleased to have the honor to present the Claire Sherwood Spencer Scholarship to this year’s recipient Paige Heinrich.
