It was an auspicious evening for members of Northwestern State University’s Alpha Zeta chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity as a hard-working group of their members were presented with scholarships at NSU’s Magale Hall, Monday, March 20. The scholarships, drawn from a permanent endowment totaling over $1,000,000.00, were founded through the generosity of 1973 NSU alumni and Pi Kappa Phi member David Morgan and his wife Sherry Morgan.
The Sherry Fargerson Morgan “Extra Mile” Scholarship recognizes young women who are members of NSU’s Sigma Sigma Sigma chapter who display the traits of hard work, character, and service to others. The awards range from $300.00 to $1,000.00. The scholarship is named in honor of Sherry Fargerson Morgan, a Sigma Sigma Sigma alumna.
The David and Sherry Morgan First Generation Scholarship is open to members of NSU Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority chapter and Pi Kappa Phi fraternity chapter. The award is open to members of either organization who are first-generation college students and are Louisiana residents. Those earning the scholarship exemplify the traits of academic success, engagement in college activities, and service to others.
Jack McCain, Jr., a man whose life exemplifies service to the community as a veteran, business owner, 12-year city councilman, and family man, gave the keynote address. Mr. McCain was not only the first member of NSU’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter, he served as their first president as well.
The recipients are a talented group of young men and women pursuing an eclectic range of interests. Past recipients have gone on to work in private industry, the State Department, and in the Caddo parish school system.
In the years since the scholarships were endowed, 87 scholarships assisting 57 students have been awarded. That is a phenomenal record of philanthropy by any measure! The Natchitoches Parish Journal wishes to commend David D. Morgan and Sherry Fargerson Morgan for their generosity in helping make dreams come true for first-generation college students. Changing lives for the better is part and parcel of Northwestern State University’s mission. We also extend our best wishes to each of the students who earned, not “won”, a scholarship. Go out there and do great things! Lastly, we wish to commend Mr. Jack McCain for his quiet servant leadership in our community
The Natchitoches Parish Journal is donating the event photography. The photos may be accessed from “Kevin’s Gallery” in the story. The families are welcome to any they wish with our compliments.