BEST IMPRESSIONS

BEST IMPRESSIONS — Students from across Obion County are hoping to make a good impression as Union City Rotary Club members — including (from left) Mike Cox, Richard Graham, Greg Dozier, Bob Regen and Donnie Walton — conduct interviews for the club’s annual scholarship program. To-date, the organization has awarded more than $5.75 million to over 3,300 students who wish to attend post-secondary schools. Last year, $253,800 was presented to students who are attending four-year colleges and universities. The program started with a $1,000 donation given by Hardy Graham as a memorial to charter member and past district governor Gus White. Graham led the way in making donations throughout the years until his death in 2007. He is still remembered as a strong supporter of the program. Contributions for the scholarships come from individuals and companies; funds from those honoring or memorializing a person living or deceased; and through residents’ wills. Major gifts to the program over the years included those from the Verhine estate and from the late Madge Short and Elmo Worley, who were long-time teachers at Hornbeak.