Rita Youmans Scholarship BRYN KIRSCH Bryn is currently a member of the leadership team for Watson Residence Hall and is a member of the Stevens Point Association of Family and Consumer Sciences student organization. She looks forward to becoming a high school FCS teacher. About the Scholarship Mrs. Rita Youmans chaired UWSP's Home Economics Department from 1952 to 1956. Since Dr. Youmans was such a great influence in the lives of many students, a scholarship fund was set up in Dr. Youmans' name. The first scholarship was awarded in 1996. Today, this scholarship is given to dietetics and family and consumer sciences students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and involvement in student professional organizations.
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