Dec. 26 — Jacob Cecil of Campbell, MO, is one of fifteen students awarded the Paragould Student Scholarship for the fall 2019 semester. He is a 2018 graduate of Marshall County High School who is in the BRTC electrical apprenticeship program. He and his wife Tiffany have three children: Ashtyn, Easton, and Peter.
Paragould educators, staff, and community members collectively fund this $250 scholarship. The Paragould Student Scholarship is available to fulltime Black River Technical College students who attend at least one traditional class at the Paragould site or to Paragould non-traditional industry students who are enrolled in at least one Paragould program comprising of more than 18 hours.