2019 Susie Carson Scholarship Winner

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Congratulations to Sophia Rupkalvis!

Sophia Rupkalvis, Recipient of the 2019 SHS Susan Carson Sellers speaking at the May General Membership Meeting.  Sophia is majoring in Mathematics, Secondary Education at UNC-Chapel Hill.      Photo Credit: Zeb Starnes

Each year, the Southport Historical Society awards a scholarship in honor of Miss Susie Carson, which is a two-year award of $1,000 each year.

Four applicants chose the topic of Kate Stuart and one chose the topic of Rosenwald Schools. After the scholarship committee reviewed the essays, Sophia Rupkalvis’ essay on Rosenwald Schools was chosen the winner.

All applicants received a letter from SHS President Don Parker wishing them well as they begin their university careers and a complimentary membership in the Southport Historical Society for their entire university stay.  Sophia received a letter notifying her that she had won the scholarship and an invitation to present her essay at the May General Membership meeting. Her essay was also published in the Summer issue of the Society’s newsletter, The Whittler’s Bench.   

Read Sophia’s award winning essay here.

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