RWOS awards scholarship to Corey Martha Decker Raley

The Republican Women of the South awarded the Frances Wideman Scholarship for the study of political science and history to Corey Martha Decker Raley, a junior at Birmingham Southern College. (photo L to R Frances Wideman, Cindy Douglas, Corey Raley and Carolyn Reich). Miss Raley was recognized at the March 24^th club meeting where Attorney General candidate Luther Strange was the guest speaker. "The $1000.00 annual scholarship award was established in an effort to promote political participation among our college and university students," said Carolyn Reich, scholarship chairman. "For our republican form of government to succeed, we believe it is imperative that our young people are encouraged to participate in the nitty gritty work of our political system under our U.S. Constitution." Miss Raley is majoring in history with a minor in religion. She served as the 2nd Vice President of the Birmingham Southern College Republicans and remains on the BSC College Republicans Executive Committee. She plans to become a teacher and said, "I fully believe that it is essential for America's youth to understand and appreciate the entirety of our heritage, religious heritage included, in order to know how to best provide for our future. Teachers, on all academic levels, have the greatest influence on a person's life. Though I may never be the one to run for office or write legislation, I can be the one to influence those who do."

The scholarship is given each year to a student who has completed at least one year of college coursework. The award was established by the club in 2007 and named in honor of club founder, Frances Wideman. Republican Women of the South club meets every 4th Wednesday at Vestavia Country Club with the goal of promoting an informed electorate and supporting the ideals of the Republican Party. Please join us!