358 COFFEE COUNTY NATIVE GARNERS 2007 VAUGHAN SCHOLARSHIP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2007
EDITORIAL CONTACT: Lisa L. Rollins, 615-898-2919


Lindsay Shaw Will Receive $1,000 Honor During April 25 Event at MTSU

(MURFREESBORO, Tenn.)—Lindsay Dianna Shaw, a graduate of Coffee County High, has been named as the 2006-07 recipient of the Christine Vaughan Scholarship at Middle Tennessee State University.
“I am very excited and grateful to have been chosen for this scholarship,” Shaw said. “This came at the perfect time because I have just registered for my summer classes and greatly need and appreciate the funds.”
Dr. Bene Cox, chairwoman of Christine Vaughan Scholarship and MTSU English professor, will present the award at MTSU’s Liberal Art's Award Reception beginning at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in the Tennessee Room of the James Union Building.
Beginning in 1999, the Christine Vaughan Scholarship has been awarded annually to an MTSU undergraduate student from Coffee County who is working toward establishing an excellent academic record while pursuing a major in English, with a minor in education.
“We usually have from eight to 10 English majors who qualify for the $1,000 scholarship,” observed Cox, who added that a small committee then selects qualified students based on academic merit and academic involvement.
A lifelong resident of Manchester, Tenn., the late Vaughan taught in the public schools as well as in the MTSU English department, where she taught Methods and Materials of Teaching English, along with other courses. Additionally, she was an officer in various state and national educational organizations.
The award was established by Vaughan’s colleagues and friends who wished to honor her life and work and is given as a way to continue her practice of encouraging and supporting students who desire to become English teachers, Cox said.
“When I graduate from MTSU, I hope to become an English teacher at Coffee County Middle School,” Shaw said. “I have been substitute teaching in Coffee County since August of last year and absolutely love being able to work with so many wonderful students.”
Holly Denise Bush, the 2001-02 recipient of the honor, also currently teaches in the Manchester City Schools district.
Cox said those interested in contributing to the scholarship may contact the MTSU Development Office at 615-898-2502 or via e-mail at devofc@mtsu.edu or bcox@mtsu.edu.

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ATTENTION, MEDIA—To request an interview with Cox or Shaw regarding the award, please contact Lisa L. Rollins in the Office of News and Public Affairs at MTSU at 615-898-2919 or via e-mail at lrollins@mtsu.edu. A jpeg of Shaw for editorial use also will be available for editorial use upon request after the April 25 ceremony.