Students from South Shore, Northwestern earn scholarships

Two recipients of the Rosalind Wilcox Music Scholarships were presented with $500 scholarships.

Andrea Tuura is a South Shore High School graduate pursuing a degree in elementary education at the College of St. Scholastica. She is the daughter of Ricky and Doris Tuura of Oulu, Wis.

Carly Karich is a graduate of Northwestern High School attending UW-Superior in the chemistry/pre-pharmacy program. Carly is the daughter of Jim and Jodi Karich of Lake Nebagamon.

Mrs. Wilcox, an educator in the Iron River area, passed away July 20, 2010, with a request that money raised at a benefit in her honor be used to provide scholarships for graduates of the two high schools.

Tags: community, education, money, schools