Daughter’s experience inspires future educators

James and Delrita (Class of 1993) Wells greatly valued the educators who guided their daughter Zoe through her school years. To honor these educators, the family created a scholarship for students majoring in special education.

The scholarship is named in honor of Zoe Wells. Zoe is a 2018 Rowan County Senior High School graduate and was named Homecoming Queen and Prom Queen during her senior year. Over the last several years, the Wells family has grown the Zoe Wells Scholarship to the endowment level by contributing $25,000 to honor their daughter and the educators who have supported her throughout her journey.

Eagle pride & service

Richard (Class of 1992, 2002) and Wendy (Class of 1994) Fletcher are proud to call MSU and Morehead their home. Richard began his career as an athletic trainer, while Wendy served the community as a medical provider. The Fletchers supported their daughters’ decisions to attend MSU, continuing the family tradition. In recognition of their Eagle pride, they created the Richard and Wendy Fletcher Scholarship Endowment, awarding two scholarships annually: one to a student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and one to an undergraduate student from the MSU service region. Additionally, the Fletchers’ scholarship gift has named the Richard and Wendy Fletcher Student Government Association Office, located in the Adron Doran University Center. The space honors their commitment to supporting MSU students.

Civic leader honored

Byrd Perry (Class of 1969) was a loyal MSU alum, musician, business professional, and civic leader who lived in Bath County, just a few minutes down the road from Morehead. After he passed away suddenly in the spring of 2011, his wife, Christie, reached out to create the Byrd H. Perry Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment.

Awarded to students attending MSU from Bath County, preference is given to those majoring in music, history, government or political science with a strong participation in community service – all areas that were important and impactful to Byrd.

Students from Bath County will continue to know and recognize the commitment and leadership that he provided to the local community.