PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Jeff Weaver, Melony Ritter
501) 760.6410 office
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October 14, 2016
STUDENTS AWARDED MAHLON GRIGSBY SCHOLARSHIP
Hot Springs, Arkansas – Two National Park College (NPC) students received the Mahlon Grigsby Scholarship this semester. The $2000 scholarship was awarded to Keanna Peck and Riley Goad.
Both Peck and Goad are studying criminal justice at NPC and attended the dedication
of the newly named Legacy Hall Thursday. Pictured left are Riley Goad and Keanna Peck
beside Mahlon Grigsby’s plaque inside the building.
Peck is from a military family and has traveled the world. She believes her diverse
experiences will help her with her dream to serve children in the juvenile justice
system. She has served as a volunteer intern with the Garland County Juvenile Court
and is active on campus working with TRiO student support services and student ambassadors.
Goad chose criminal justice because of his father’s influence as a police officer.
His dream is to use his career in law enforcement to save lives and make the world
a better place every day. He serves as Vice President of the Student Government Association
and says “hard work” is what he loves more than anything.
Grigsby served as a member of the NPC Board of Trustees from 2001 until his death in 2014. He was an enthusiastic supporter of education. His wife Paula established the scholarship in his honor. She said, “I know Mahlon would be proud to these two young people for their dedication to public service. It brings me great joy to be able to contribute to their success with this scholarship.”
Director of Development, Sara Brown said, “Mahlon was a special person who affected the lives of thousands of students during his tenure as a Trustee. We are proud to honor his legacy of service and dedication by awarding this scholarship to two students who also embody those qualities.”
The NPC Foundation raises private donations to support our students through numerous endowed scholarships and campus improvements. Last year the Foundation raised nearly $750,000 and awarded $496,000 in scholarships and emergency aid. Scholarships like the Mahlon Grigsby Scholarship have been created through the generous donations of partners, community leaders, businesses and organizations in the Hot Springs community. If you would like to donate to an established fund or create a scholarship to honor the memory of a loved one, please contact Sara Brown, Director of Development, at (501)760-4129 or at sbrown@np.edu.
