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July 11, 1954
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Miss Gloria Elizabeth Gay of East Point, Georgia, won a local scholarship in the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa's 1954 contest for aspiring teachers, part of $4,000 in national awards. She beat competitors from other high schools.
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNER—Miss Gloria Elizabeth Gay, a recent graduate of South Fulton High School, East Point, Georgia, was the local winner in the National Scholarship Contest sponsored by the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa.
Mrs. Grace H. Racker, National Program Director of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, announced that $4,000 in new scholarships have been awarded for 1954 to high school graduates who are going to pursue teaching careers.
Ten other local students competed in Intelligence and Achievement College Entrance Examinations for the award. They were from Turner, Howard and Avondale High schools.
Miss Gay resides at 718 W. Howard Avenue, College Park, Ga. The sorority's Annual Founders Week ended on Sunday with a visit to Warren Memorial Methodist church which was followed by dinner at the home of soror Allen. Mrs. Grace H. Racker is National Program Director, Pauline B. Allen is local scholarship chairman.
Mrs. Grace H. Racker, National Program Director of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, announced that $4,000 in new scholarships have been awarded for 1954 to high school graduates who are going to pursue teaching careers.
Ten other local students competed in Intelligence and Achievement College Entrance Examinations for the award. They were from Turner, Howard and Avondale High schools.
Miss Gay resides at 718 W. Howard Avenue, College Park, Ga. The sorority's Annual Founders Week ended on Sunday with a visit to Warren Memorial Methodist church which was followed by dinner at the home of soror Allen. Mrs. Grace H. Racker is National Program Director, Pauline B. Allen is local scholarship chairman.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Scholarship Winner
Teaching Career
Phi Delta Kappa
National Contest
What entities or persons were involved?
Gloria Elizabeth Gay
Grace H. Racker
Pauline B. Allen
Where did it happen?
East Point, Georgia
Story Details
Key Persons
Gloria Elizabeth Gay
Grace H. Racker
Pauline B. Allen
Location
East Point, Georgia
Event Date
1954
Story Details
Miss Gloria Elizabeth Gay, recent graduate of South Fulton High School, won the local scholarship in the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa's contest for high school graduates pursuing teaching careers. $4,000 in scholarships awarded nationally. She competed against students from other local high schools and resides in College Park, Ga.