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Cape Girardeau Evening Lions Club * Calvin R. Wells Scholarship Awarded
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Calvin Wells congratulates Lilly DePrew (l) and Bianca Scholl (r) for earning the Cape Girardeau Evening Lions Club * Calvin R. Wells Scholarship at the 30th Annual Banquet held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cape Girardeau.
Lilly DePrew, a graduate of Jackson High School will be attending the University of Mississippi pursuing a Degree in Chemistry.
Bianca Scholl, a graduate of Saxony Lutheran High School will be attending Murray State University pursuing a Degree in Nursing.
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