Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has named Marleigh Elizabeth West of Edmond, Oklahoma as the 2023 Brenda Lumpkin Scholar for the 2023-24 Academic Year.
West is a Senior majoring in History with a minor in Public Relations.
Lumpkin was raised in Weatherford and graduated from Weatherford High School in 1971. She attended SWOSU and earned degrees in both 1974 and 1978. She taught at Weatherford Public Schools from 1975 to 1985. She then worked at SWOSU for two years, teaching counseling and assisting student teachers. Brenda continued to work as a counselor in the Clinton Public Schools system until her death in 1996.
The Brenda Lumpkin Memorial Scholarship Fund provides ongoing financial assistance to SWOSU’s students who choose to study History.
The Brenda Lumpkin Memorial Fund is stewarded by the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. The Foundation was established in 1977 to promote philanthropy, award scholarships, and distribute funds to support the activities and programs of SWOSU. For more information about The Brenda Lumpkin Scholarship or any SWOSU Foundation funds, please contact 580-774-3267 or visit www.SWOSUFoundation.com.