Kimberly Stith (right), the 26th recipient of the Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholarship, receives her certificate from Danforth at the Women's Society of Washington University's annual meeting April 11 in the Women's Building formal lounge.
By Jessica N. Roberts
April 20, 2001
Kimberly Stith's dream of continuing her education at the University will come true thanks to the Women's Society of Washington University (WSWU).
Kimberly Stith (right), the 26th recipient of the Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholarship, receives her certificate from Danforth at the Women's Society of Washington University's annual meeting April 11 in the Women's Building formal lounge. |
Stith, a transfer student from Florissant Valley Community College, will attend the University on a full tuition scholarship.
Stith's selection as the 26th scholarship recipient was announced April 11 at the society's annual meeting. WSWU member Mary Behnke introduced Stith to an audience of nearly 100.
The scholarship for community college transfer students was established in 1976, and in 1995 was named the Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholarship as an expression of gratitude and admiration for all Danforth had done as first lady of the University from 1973-95.
This year, through a special development campaign effort, WSWU brought the scholarship endowment level to more than $1 million.
Stith carried a 3.94 grade point average at Florissant Valley in addition to her role as mother to three children. She is also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.
Stith will take coursework in Arts & Sciences and is interested in becoming a surgeon.
Two of Stith's sons and her mother, Georgette, beamed with pride as Stith accepted the award from Danforth and expressed her gratitude.
"This is a dream come true for me," Stith said. "I was beginning to think that all my hard work would never pay off. I have worked very hard for this, and I want you to know that I will keep on working hard."
The Women's Society looks forward to seeing what their scholars accomplish during their years at the University and beyond.
"Providing scholarship resources for deserving students gives WSWU members a great deal of satisfaction," said Harriet K. Switzer, Ph.D., University coordinator of WSWU and secretary to the Board of Trustees. "They love to see the talents of 'their' students thrive at the University, and they look forward to hearing about their accomplishments in the letters they receive from the graduates."
A number of past recipients were on hand to congratulate the new scholarship recipient and honor Danforth.
The 1995-96 recipient, Brian Saville, is completing his third year at the School of Medicine, where he prepared and taught a mini-course in cardiovascular physiology that was used to introduce first-year students to more advanced cardiac physiology and pharmacology in a clinical setting.
The 1999-2000 recipient, Sarah Wood, junior in Arts & Sciences, is a member of the women's soccer team.
The Women's Society is an organization of volunteers and professional women who are influential in the St. Louis community. In addition to the annual scholarship, the society offers services to the entire University community, including the Bear Necessities gift shop, friendship and hospitality for international students and funding for sponsored projects.
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