KELLY GRADUATE EARNS SOUTHEAST SCHOLARSHIP

BENTON -- Melanie UrHahn, a senior at Kelly High School in Benton, is the recipient of a full-ride renewable scholarship to Southeast Missouri State University.

The scholarship is awarded by the Missouri State Beta Club Association and covers tuition, room and board and $100 per year for expenses. It is renewable for four years if the recipient maintains at least a 3.25 grade average.

In high school, Melanie was Beta CLub president, FHA vice-president, science club secretary and STUCO representative. She received the "I Dare You" award and attended Girl's State and Sophomore Pilgrimage.

She is the daughter of John and Diane Urhahn of Benton and plans to major in elementary education at Southeast.