Toy is recipient of Fryman Memorial Scholarship
The Morehead State University Foundation has announced Brooke Logan Toy of Owingsville is the recipient of the Katie Fryman Memorial Scholarship.
Toy graduated from Rowan County Senior High School. She is the daughter of Jamie Everman and Barney Toy.
She plans to major in elementary and special education at MSU with the goal of becoming a teacher.
“It is an honor to receive the Katie Fryman Memorial Scholarship,” said Toy. “Katie made a difference in my life. Her memory reminds me that I can overcome anything, just as she did.”
According to Toy, she hopes to changes the lives of children by becoming an elementary special education teacher.
She was nominated for senior homecoming court and prom court and participated in the distinguished young woman scholarship pageant. A member of the volleyball team, she also is a member of her church youth group.
“Katie loved to help people. Katie also loved her school, because of that my family and I are honored to be able to help someone and to keep Katie's spirit alive within the school,” said Ethan Fryman, Katie’s brother.
Fryman passed away in 2013.
The scholarship namesake was a student at Rowan County Senior High School, an avid supporter of the RCSHS basketball team, loved going to school and being with her special friends.
The recipient must be a full-time MSU incoming freshman, who is a RCSHS graduate and must have a 3.5 grade-point-average or higher.
Applicants should submit applications along with two letters of recommendation and a personal story of influence. The recommendations should include one from RCSHS faculty or staff and a member of the Morehead community. The personal influence should reflect on experiences of the applicant in relation to how someone has made a difference in their life. Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500 and may increase if additional funding is available. The recipient will be selected by a committee and is a one-time award (not renewable).
Additional information is available by contacting the RCSHS guidance counselor or MSU’s Enrollment Services at 606-783-2000.
Pictured above from left are Brooke Logan Toy and Ethan Fryman.
