ENDOWMENTS, AWARDS, AND MEMORIALS
The Jane Wittichen Williams and Ernest B. Williams III Scholarship, provided by alumna Mrs. Williams ‘52 and her husband, gives preference for aid to upperclassmen who exhibit a commitment to community service. The M. J. Williams Scholarship honors the former Director of Finance at Rhodes. The Jim and Jackie Williamson Scholarship was created by James C. Williamson ‘50 and Jacqueline Newman Williamson ‘52 in honor of their 50th class reunions. The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation Service Scholarship was established in 2006 by The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation. Selection is based on the student’s academic performance, leadership ability, and involvement in his or her high school community. As part of scholarship requirements, recipients will participate in community service and leadership programs while enrolled at Rhodes. The Spence L. Wilson Service Scholarship was created in 2005 by the then Chair of Rhodes Board of Trustees, Spence L. Wilson and his wife Rebecca Webb Wilson. It provides financial aid for deserving students who have demonstrated financial need as well as experience with and commitment to community service. The B. Oliver Wood Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. B. Oliver Wood, Jr. of Midland, Texas, in memory of his father, an alumnus in the Class of 1915. The Marjorie ‘39 and Al ‘39 Wunderlich Scholarship was established in 2008 by Al Wunderlich and his late wife, Marjorie Jennings Wunderlich. It is awarded to a deserving student with demonstrated financial need. The Mrs. Grey S. Wurtsbaugh Scholarship is awarded to a student with financial need with preference given to students from Shreveport, Louisiana. The John Thomas Wurtsbaugh Scholarship was established by Mrs. John Thomas Wurtsbaugh of Shreveport, Louisiana, in memory of her husband.
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