Madison Grace Gargac, 18, of Naylor, has won a $500 Douglas Lacy Harris study grant to help underwrite her business administration course work at Three Rivers College. The Harris fund is administered by the Three Rivers Community College Foundation.
Gargac is a 2017 graduate of Naylor High School, where she achieved all-state honors in softball and basketball. She is the daughter of Mark and MyLynn Gargac, of Naylor.
In her application essay, Gargac said she may try for a law degree after finishing two years of business studies at Three Rivers. She also hopes to play softball for TRC.
The Douglas Lacy Harris Fund makes study grants to Three Rivers students who are graduates of either Doniphan or Naylor high schools. The late Douglas Lacy Harris was a lifelong resident of Doniphan and a World War II veteran. For many years, he ran the Doniphan Chevrolet dealership founded by his father, the late C.A. Harris. After he retired, D.L. Harris established his trust to "invest in people who care about the Ripley County area," according to family friends. Mr. Harris died in September of 2001.
The TRCC Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt corporation offering donors substantial tax deductions for their contributions. The foundation administers numerous scholarships and special projects that benefit Three Rivers College and its students. For additional information, contact Executive Director Judith Scott at (573) 785-3743.